Back in the day, Rum was considered a remedy—a universal life hack making Man’s
hardships a bit more bearable. Today too, Man suffers and the essence of life is still
bittersweet. And you know what else is bittersweet? Proper, aged, smooth-as-f**k
RUM! Its silky texture reminds us of time, and its complex sweetness with bolts of bitterness
reminds us of... well, LIFE. And by accepting it as it is, we suffer no more.
Larga Vida XO 2019 is a concoction patiently aged in oak barrels for a minimum of
15 and up to 24 years, and later finished in a myriad of Wine casks.
It’s a marriage of 10 distinct Rums from 10 specific Rum-making countries.
Larga Vida y Prosperidad!
“Bring balance to your Vida!”
A word from Grisa Soba —
Flaviar co-founder and creator of Larga Vida
Rum is usually associated with cocktails and cooking, but sophisticated and carefully
crafted sipping Rums have been around for a long long time, and they offer a vast and wonderful
landscape of exciting flavors.
Here’s how Larga Vida came to be.
Different terroirs mean different characters. We handpicked 10 tropical Rums and meticulously blended them into a flavorful choir where each voice complements the others and elevates the final blend into a complex and powerful harmony. The Rums come from 10 Rum nations: Barbados, Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Jamaica, Mauritius, Panama, Trinidad, and Colombia.
Wood is the grand master of flavor and an essential component. You need quality wood, and in different styles, so that you have more options later in the process. We put Larga Vida on a journey through the woodlands of different casks and barrels—new and old, toasted and charred, and ex-Wine. This Rum has touched them all.
Let’s keep it real. We could say Larga Vida is just another sourced Rum. But that
wouldn’t be fair. It’s been more than 4 years in the making and we had total control
over the process. It’s a privilege to be able to source Rums directly from the makers,
to separately finish the expressions, to blend them and marry them, so that the flavors
can integrate, harmonize and fully develop. The result is more than the sum of its
parts - more complex, balanced and rounded. Two Cherries on top?
If you know your way around Rum, you may recognize some Foursquare Rum that went into
this blend. And the stopper... Well, we’re pretty sure our speedboat will make
everyone's inner Sonny Crockett proud 
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The worthy dark amber successor of Larga Vida 2018 kept much of its delicious DNA with notes of banana, vanilla, cinnamon and citrus. What’s new is an opulent addition of dates and honeycomb, while the maturation amped-up oak notes and nuttiness. The funky flavor is complemented by a touch of smoke and Cognac-esque finish. Complex as hell – a perfect dram for true Rum-heads.
Saunter through summer in style and snatch the exclusive Larga Vida Beach Towel & T-shirt.
“When you get off on the wrong foot, make sure you pick up the right drink.”
Flaviar Members adored the last year's edition. It's all written in the stars.
based on 319 member reviews
