Phraya Gold Rum

Heritage & Origin

Sangsom Distillery, established in 1977, is one of the oldest distiller in Thailand. It has been producing top-selling brands of Thai rums, for several decades. In 2011, PHRAYA was introduced using the distiller’s innovativeness and expertise.

Liquid Gold

“PHRAYA” is a Thai word used in the old days. Its meaning refers to one of the highest ranks bestowed upon a person by the King. This rank is granted only for outstanding service to the monarch and the country, thus reflecting the exceptional ability of a person. Hence this word is chosen for its befitting meaning of the fine spirit label with unparalleled characteristics.

PHRAYA is crafted in the province of Nakhon Pathom, the nation’s first and oldest city. Not only important archaeological remains are found here, sugarcane farms are a common sight making sourcing of this primary ingredient effortless. Abundance of freshly-cut sugarcane and temperate climate of this centrally located city provide a perfect setting for the art of rum-making.

Deep Maturation

The technique used in the making of PHRAYA has been specifically developed to suit the humid climes of Thailand. This deep maturation technique involves spirits being aged in oak barrels. The warehouse used to store these barrels has been built to sit over river-mouth lagoons. The coolness of the lagoon’s environ effectively slow down the aging process allowing the rum to nurture and develop its distinctive depth. Upon its coming of age between seven and twelve years, only barrels containing the very finest rum are selected for blending by the skillful master distiller. And so, PHRAYA, a rum of unsurpassed quality is created.

Tasting Notes

40% ABV

Overall

Smooth, rich in flavour and perfectly balanced.

Appearance

Golden amber with a slight copper tint.

Aroma

Rich vanilla, honey and coconut, layered with gentle spiciness of cloves and raisins.

Flavour

Smooth, creamy, crème brûlée and butterscotch, with an underlying fruitiness of fresh pineapple and citrus.

Finish

Smooth delicate sweetness, slight spiciness with a long-lasting vanilla ice cream finished.