Abuelo Reserva Superior 7-Year

So there I am, standing in the Rum isle of the liquor store looking for a good rum as I was all out at home. There wasn't what I'd call a great rum amongst the lot of them. I then I see this rum and it has a little write up with it and rating that it's been given. It's a little pricey, $58.00 ish, but if it's as good as they say I don't mind paying for it. On my first sip I was extremely disappointed. Not much nose and it's BITTER to the taste. At the time I wasn't even sure I would finish the entire bottle. However eventually I did and in the end I didn't mind it as much as when I first tried it but not enough to spend that kind of money on it.

I believe this is the best product they have. Great for mixing. It tastes like no other. The more aged abuelo rums are better than this one.

I may be in the market for a $100+ bottle of rum as a celebratory rum due to something that may be coming up for me. In the discussion area I asked for recommendations and Ron Abuelo Centuria was recommended. Unfortunately no one locally has that in stock and the best I could find was the 7 Anos Reserva Superior. So I picked up a bottle to try. I will say up front that I find this one of the best values for rum. Definitely a fine rum that could be sold for double the price. Right off the bat I noticed the rich aroma in the bottle. Sipping some revealed a very noticeable sweetness...perhaps too sweet for some...however it is balanced with a multitude of flavors that sadly my uneducated palate cannot identify. However after the slow, rather mild burn (yes, it is a smooth rum) faded, I could detect some caramel to it. And that tempts another sip. This rum is a bargain and should be a required addition to any rum cabinet. A "must have". Extremely versatile as well.

This is okay Rum but miss some body and aftertaste, easy to drink and it is okay straight. I have read that it is among the best 7 years Rum! Price is really ok, I paid around 18 euros in Spain.

Not bad at all. Very similar to Mantuano, even the price. Although, I would prefer Mantuano which seems to me slightly more sophisticated.
Rich amber color. On the nose, there is a sugar cane sweetness with prominent alcohol smell. The taste is sharp at first, then fruity, sugar cane and strong oak barrel. Quite long oaky aftertaste.
With the price 23EUR it is really very good choice.

I think that Abuelo 7 years is really smooth and sweet, spicy tasting rum. Hint of choclate. And prize is pretty low.

If you are looking for a rum or know someone who loves it, this is a great gift. The value for money and quality is down right criminal. This is 1 of the best 7 year old rums I have tasted in a while.

It’s good for sipping a little bit but it’s better mixed, it’s pretty good.

Abuelo Anejo Reserva Superior Rum 7 år Panama
Score: 6,5
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(2022 - 6,0 - varme krydderier)

Smooth and sweet with wood aroma. The taste is harmonious, not intrusive. For novice rum drinkers it is a good choice as first Panama experience.