Ron Viejo de Caldas 8-Year

I bought this at the behest of a store clerk who said it sold really well and was better than Bacardi 8, which I was buying for mixing. Definitely not a sipper, strong alcohol smell, stronger taste, not much going on here but heat. Maybe in a mix it could be good, but it was pretty cheap so didn’t expect much.

Hints of vanilla when smelling it. Not as strong when sipping it and it has an afterburn. Mixed, it’s a neutral. Hence the 5

It’s an OK rum, to mix or on the rocks. Nothing special and not as balanced as expected from a “alejos”

Nice rum. Light smell, soft taste. Maybe a bit lot of alcohol.

Gift from a Colombian friend. I like this quite a bit. Not sophisticated and a little sweet but easy to sip and enjoy.

Beaucoup trop sucré. Aucun raffinement. Même pas bon en drink

Muy buena elección para disfrutar con los amigos que solo quieren divertirse.

This is my go to rum for the price and that's part of why it gets a 7. It's just good enough to sip, but at $18 where I'm at its an excellent mixer as well. This is my staple go to for all general purpose get togethers when I don't want to bring out the good stuff.

Ron ligero, dulce y muy perfumado, no es mi tipo de ron, se parece al Cartavio 12. Si estás en colombia recomiendo más el ron Medellín.

Aroma: lime, peach, caramel, alcohol.
Taste: dry, brandy, barrel, nutiness, coffee.
Provides visibility of clear consciousness.
I guarantee a good mood and no serious consequences (the second bottle confirms this).