Kong 12Y Rainforest Black Rum
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About this product
Deep amber. Double cask aged. Bottled in a tribute to the rainforest’s true king.
Kong 12Y Rainforest Black Rum is a bold expression of Central American terroir and tropical craftsmanship, created to capture the spirit of the rainforest in every drop. Distilled and aged for 12 years, this rare rum embodies the richness and intensity of its environment, delivering a dark, powerful, and aromatic experience that stands apart from conventional rums.
Crafted from carefully selected sugarcane molasses and matured in charred oak barrels, Kong 12Y develops layers of flavour that reflect both the heat and humidity of the rainforest and the patient artistry of its makers. Notes of dark chocolate, roasted coffee, tropical fruits, and rich spices unfold gradually, revealing a complexity that rewards slow sipping. Its deep black hue hints at the intensity within — a rum made for connoisseurs who appreciate depth, character, and a touch of adventure.
For rum enthusiasts in Ireland, Kong 12Y Rainforest Black Rum offers a rare and captivating taste of tropical mastery — a rum that tells a story of rainforests, craftsmanship, and bold flavour.
Why we love it:
It’s rare to find a rum this complex and this conscious. Rich with age, layered in flavour, and packaged in a handmade bottle inspired by the mountain gorilla — Kong 12Y Rainforest Black Rum isn’t just premium, it’s purposeful.
Country of origin
Panama
Tasting notes
Colour
Deep amber with ruby glints.
Nose
Ripe tropical fruit, vanilla, port-soaked wood.
Palate
Velvety and warming with dark sugar, oak spice, and wine-kissed sweetness.
Serving suggestion
This is a rum that rewards sipping — but it also elevates any classic serve.
- Enjoy neat or over a single large cube
- Replace whisky in an Old Fashioned for a tropical twist
- Pair with dark chocolate or aged cheeses for the ultimate after-dinner experience
✨ Easy Home Serve: Kong Old Fashioned - 50 ml Kong 12Y Rainforest Black Rum
- 5 ml demerara syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Stir over ice and strain into a rocks glass.
- Garnish with an orange twist and a dark chocolate shaving.
Size, cl
70
ABV, %
40.0
About the producer
Kong Rum is a bold project rooted in premium rum and rainforest preservation. Every bottle is a tribute to the eastern gorilla — crafted in limited batches to mirror the number of gorillas left in the wild. It’s a fusion of Panamanian excellence, unforgettable design, and meaningful impact.