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Six of the 8
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Colombian rum with an idiosyncratic label
Dictador comes from Cartagena de Indias, the port city on the Colombian north coast. The distillery goes back to 1913; the brand as we know it has existed since 2010.
What stands out is the range of bottles: besides the regular 10, 12 and 20 years there are editions designed more as art objects than as drink bottles. We have eight of them, from the core range to the Game Charger bottles.
The eight bottles we stock
Dictador rum Game Charger Grey limited edition
Game Charger Grey, limited edition.
€ 159,99
Dictador rum game charger neon yellow
Game Charger Neon Yellow, limited edition.
€ 159,99
Look out for the word solera
Some Dictador bottles say solera. In Jerez that means a system in which young and old wine are systematically blended. At Dictador the word is used differently: it is mainly about topping up casks of the same vintage to compensate for evaporation. Good to know if you know the term from sherry.
Cartagena de Indias
- The house in brief
- 1913Julio Arango y Parra starts the distillery.
- 2010The Dictador brand comes onto the market.
- CartagenaThe port city on the Caribbean coast.
- TropicalWhere the rum matures.
For centuries Cartagena de Indias was the port where the silver and the trade of the Spanish colonies came together. The walled old town is on the World Heritage List; the distillery linked to the brand dates back to 1913.
The rum is made from sugar cane syrup and matures in Colombia, in casks that previously held bourbon, sherry or port. In that climate maturation is fast and much more evaporates each year than in Europe.
The brand has been owned since 2009 by the Polish entrepreneur Mariusz Jawoszek; the master blender is Hernán Parra.
From the old port city where the Spanish fleet set sail.
Where best to start
The 12 Years is the logical starting point: it is the bottle that made the brand known in the Netherlands.
The 20 Years is the step after that. The Aurum, the XO Perpetual and the Game Charger editions are smaller releases, often bought as much for the bottle as for what is inside.
Call 0570 541 278 or drop in at Brink 2 in Bathmen if you would like to talk it over.
Frequently asked questions about Dictador
How many bottles of Dictador does ’t Bockje have in stock?
8, from the 10 Years to the Game Charger editions.
Where does Dictador come from?
From Cartagena de Indias on the Colombian Caribbean coast. The distillery dates back to 1913.
What is Dictador made from?
Made from sugarcane syrup. The rum ages in Colombia, in ex-bourbon, sherry and port casks.
What does solera on the label mean?
At Dictador, it is mostly about topping up casks of the same vintage. That is different from the classic solera system of Jerez, in which vintages are systematically blended together.
Which Dictador should you try first?
The 12 Years.
Does ’t Bockje also ship Dictador abroad?
Yes. We ship to around forty countries. Email info@bockje.nl if you want to know whether your country is included.
Order, collect or drop by
- In stock in our shop at Brink 2 in Bathmen
- Available to order online and have delivered, including abroad
- Order online or collect in Bathmen
- Personal advice via 0570 541 278 or info@bockje.nl
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 09.00–18.00, Saturday 09.00–17.00. Closed Monday and Sunday
Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18.
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Brink 2, Bathmen
All our stock is in the shop, not in a warehouse somewhere else. If you walk in with a name you couldn't find anywhere, it is often simply here on the shelf. You can also call: 0570 541 278.
Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18
- Tuesday to Friday 09.00 – 18.00
- Saturday 09.00 – 17.00
- Monday and Sunday closed