Derek Ramsay on how to best enjoy Tanduay’s award-winning rums

Whether you prefer sipping them neat or mixing them in classic cocktails, or even pairing them with a simple mixer, Tanduay rums offer many possibilities for enjoyment.

“Tanduay stands out as the ideal choice for any occasion. Its rums have balanced flavor profiles that make them versatile enough to be savored on their own and likewise great enough to be highlighted in cocktails and mixed drinks,” said Derek Ramsay, Tanduay’s long-time brand ambassador.

According to the British-Filipino actor and host, Tanduay is the go-to choice for the following.

“Tanduay will elevate your drinking experience every time,” he said.

Neat or On the Rocks

“Tanduay’s Especia Spiced Rum is best for sipping straight, so you can fully appreciate its flavor and aroma,” Ramsay said.

Especia Spiced Rum is one of Tanduay’s most-awarded rums. It is made from heirloom sugarcane and is infused with the taste of exotic spices and tropical fruits. It comes in a bright golden amber color, and has a body that is mellow, smooth, and dry. Its taste profile includes honey, cinnamon, and ginger mingled with hints of tropical fruits and has aromas of fruit cake, cinnamon, caramel, almond, and vanilla.

Ramsay also recommends Especia Spiced Rum to be enjoyed on the rocks.

“Just pour it over a few ice cubes. As the ice dilutes the rum, its flavors are highlighted,” he said.

Infused in Classic Cocktails

Whether you’re mixing a mojito or a daiquiri, the Tanduay Asian Rum Gold and Tanduay Asian Rum Silver are perfect, according to Ramsay.

Aged up to seven years in bourbon barrels, the Tanduay Asian Rum Gold has a taste profile of mature honey with hints of toasted oak, almond, and vanilla. It has a good balance of alcohol level and sweetness, making its expressive flavors great for cocktails.

The Tanduay Asian Rum Silver, meanwhile, is aged up to five years, also in bourbon barrels. It has a pure and distinctive taste, with a profile of green ripe fruits with hints of burnt sugar, mandarin, and vanilla.

With Mixers

“The Tanduay Double Rum can be enjoyed in so many ways. There are those that prefer it neat, but I like it as a mixer. It’s great for both rum and cola or rum and tonic,” Ramsay said.

One of Tanduay’s premium products, the Tanduay Double Rum is a blend of rums aged for 16 years and 5 years mixed in bourbon barrels for two more years. As a sipping rum, it offers exceptional continuity. Mixed with cola or tonic, it offers a harmony of flavors from start to finish. It has a taste of caramelized pineapple with a mellow blend of cherry and vanilla, and has a round, fruity medium body.