Carupano Reserva Privada 21-Year

Very good rum, with lot of flavors. Aromas not so strong. That's why is not a 10

I didn’t get the coconut flavor so many reviews mention. The vanilla definitely came though, but seemed like it had to fight its way past a very distinct alcohol flavor. Still, it’s a very fine rum.

Got this bottle on a cruise ship ("duty free"), and was sold by the "21" and thought it would be good. Recalling my time at Rum Fest (see bio), I recall Ron Anejo as being very good, so I bought this.

In summary, not really sippable (my standard) versus others in this price range...I will not buy this again...am open to trying other Ron Anejo's as maybe better?

Carupano has a strong aroma with hints of toasted nuts. The taste is light on the front end followed by a quick punch of oak/coconut. I go back and forth between a toffee taste and toasted coconut. It is very smooth to finish. The lack of sweetness in this rum pushes me to call it slightly dry but in a good way.

Long lasting toffee taste, silky and has good legs on the glass. Short after taste but no burn.

Taste differ among men. This is my favorite so far. I like plantation grand reserve and XO, I like zacapo, fleur de cana, diplomatico.
But this one i really like!

Got this as a present recently. I prefer sweeter rums, but this one I liked a lot. Strong nose, after that I tasted cocoa butter, bitter chocolat and vanilla at the end.