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Aroma - fresh mangoes followed by diesel, mineral water, and slightly sour milk
Taste - mineral water followed by fresh sugarcane, guava, and a volcanic soil finish
Smokey on the nose, not too harsh with notes of chestnut. It would not be my first choice, but at this price point it makes for an enjoyable sipper.
A great rum for the price. Notes of oak, coconut, brown sugar, and vanilla. Makes for a good sipper.
This is a pretty decent Spanish style rum from Venezuela. It matches up with Barcelo Imperial. It’s not at all a bad choice to sip straight or to mix with.
Another math-teachin' rum! Curse me for a lubber, but this rum DOES add up! On the nose, ya get oak and butterscotch... kinda sweet smellin', but not so much. There be raisins for sure, but then there be a hint of sherry, and a ghostly whiff of char hidin' way in the back. An auspicious start! On the tongue, like her 5+3 cousin, the first sip be clear and smooth, with a body to match. She not be as dry as the 5+3, but she not be sickly sweet either! First on board be the raisins and the sherry fightin' for supremacy. When the raisins fall, cocoa steps in. When the cocoa falls, burned sugar takes up the sword. In the end, sherry reigns supreme, but she floats there on yer tongue - the whole time - like the worst kind of flotsam as all the other flavors step up, show their mettle, and pass on to Davy Jones' Locker. As sippin' rums go, this one be better than most. Far better. There be zero burn at all with this one. Avast! If ya not be a proper pirate, and ya not be used to all that rum has to offer, but wish to imbibe on a more mature rum, give this rum a go. Burn and sink me if I be lyin', but ya will not be disappointed! Arrgh!
Nose: Intensity is apparent. That same artificial, stale peanut butter detected in other marks. Acetone. Light, fruity notes are again in the background. Bright. Surprisingly light on the alcohol. There is a spice note I can't identify here, but it is quite pleasant.
Taste: The artificial peanut butter and acetone are once again up front, but disappear rapidly, yielding to non-specific fruitier flavors. Pepper, lightly sweet, a hint of bitterness. This is followed by an earthy note and hint if saline. This has a very layered delivery, distinct. A medium-long finish, and molasses has the final say. This was a fun one! Liked it a lot.
Esters - 1500-1600gr/HLPA
Molasses - Medium
Cane Juice Vinegar - High
Dunder - High
Muck - High
Fermentation - Alcoholic = 10 Days; Dead Wash = 15 Days
Distillation - Double Retort Pot
8,2:On the nose, the first touch we get are overripe tropical fruits with caramelized fermented pineapple, overriden with baking spices, strong cinnamon and pastries. We cannot forget nails polish. After airing a bit, there is cookie dough and toasted wood with dried fruits, becomes roasted after a while and well balanced. We notice some flowery touch then and ginger. In the end it is more medicinal, metallic, with leather note and a bit dry.
8,5:On the palate, the first attack are ripe, velvety tropical fruits with confectionery, like fruit cake or brioche then intense peppery spiciness that quickly goes away and baking spices come instead. After it gets a bit metallic, bitter and dry. The fruits become dried, everything goes towards more balance, the wood toasted and there are some yellow fruits and biscuits.
8,6:The finish is long with dried fruits, tropical fruits, pastries, maple, some spiciness, baking spices, toasted wood, very round, a bit dry.
Sticky on the nose, smooth later. Nice, brown sugar.
For the candy lover, sweet, sugar, melass. Nice and easy. Nice nose.
Zacapa is quality guarantee, one of the best rums I’ve drinked
Aroma: 4/10
Taste: 6/10
End: 5/10
It’s not that expensive, but I find better rums for that price.
This rum is one of the best price/performance.
It’s more on the sweet side, but very tasty.
Not nearly as bad as some reviews are trying to convey. Just a mixer.
Nothing special that you will remember, for this price you will find better.
I was using this in place of passionfruit liqueur (in place? I was using this as passionfruit liqueur, as that is what it is...) and I couldn't choke down even half an ounce per cocktail. Just bad.
It's not just this site that needs an overhaul with its definition of "rum", it's the whole world. A few good memories, though...
Don't use as sipper. In nose only alcohol, taste like cheap rum , for such price can find better.
Príjemná nasladlá (nie presladená) vôňa aj chuť, nemám problém popíjať to celý večer.
Only got a taste of this one but it was delectable. Ripe banana and light grass on the nose. Same on the palette with some boozy zing. Super pleasant. Will be looking for a bottle of this one!
Saw this on a shelf in Cordoba and had to give it a shot. Can't pass up a bottle for 9 euro! It ended up being a lot better than some other rum I've had for a lot more money.
As per the label: Solera finished and rested in Pedro Ximenez barrels. I was surprised how much I liked it. Quite sweet with heavy notes of cola and candied fruits. Tastes very similar to Diplomatico Mantuano, though probably more sugar added.
It's hard to find much info on this one but I do recall seeing another variety from Bocoy on the shelf as well. For anyone who likes the sweet rum, this would be a very economical option!
Aroma and the taste is there. For a commercial rum, the price performance is astonishing!!!
Pretty light colour in the glass, but it smells delicious-- nice and fruity. Candied pineapple, maybe even some apple pie.
Unfortunately the taste does not match. Tastes like all the sweetness is trying to cover up the alcohol flavour. Not impressed by this at all.
Upon tasting again, some of the fruit comes out but overall it feels thin, and cheap. Not sure if they've gone through some changes in recipe with the new bottle or what... I've seen so many good reviews for this and I love the Stiggin' Fancy & overproof from Plantation but this is a fail. I would not buy this one again. Stick with the Stiggin' Fancy.
Almost empty bottle review - only one dram remaining:
+ unfiltered; even without adding water, it is hazy / cloudy in the glass
+ oily mouthfeel
+ complex, on both the nose and the palate; could it be a blend of molasses and cane juice based rum?
- no information about the distillery and the cask(s) used
I am happy I had bought this bottle.
Not in a rush to get a second one, but in terms of mouth
First rum I’ve had, very enjoyable. I can drink this straight no problems
This rum falls just short of full-flavor. It’s a bit harsh on the nose, but surprisingly smooth. Notes of tropical fruit and vanilla. Would make a good mixer but can also be sipped neat.
Aroma - fresh mangoes followed by diesel, mineral water, and slightly sour milk
Taste - mineral water followed by fresh sugarcane, guava, and a volcanic soil finish
Smokey on the nose, not too harsh with notes of chestnut. It would not be my first choice, but at this price point it makes for an enjoyable sipper.
A great rum for the price. Notes of oak, coconut, brown sugar, and vanilla. Makes for a good sipper.
This is a pretty decent Spanish style rum from Venezuela. It matches up with Barcelo Imperial. It’s not at all a bad choice to sip straight or to mix with.
Another math-teachin' rum! Curse me for a lubber, but this rum DOES add up! On the nose, ya get oak and butterscotch... kinda sweet smellin', but not so much. There be raisins for sure, but then there be a hint of sherry, and a ghostly whiff of char hidin' way in the back. An auspicious start! On the tongue, like her 5+3 cousin, the first sip be clear and smooth, with a body to match. She not be as dry as the 5+3, but she not be sickly sweet either! First on board be the raisins and the sherry fightin' for supremacy. When the raisins fall, cocoa steps in. When the cocoa falls, burned sugar takes up the sword. In the end, sherry reigns supreme, but she floats there on yer tongue - the whole time - like the worst kind of flotsam as all the other flavors step up, show their mettle, and pass on to Davy Jones' Locker. As sippin' rums go, this one be better than most. Far better. There be zero burn at all with this one. Avast! If ya not be a proper pirate, and ya not be used to all that rum has to offer, but wish to imbibe on a more mature rum, give this rum a go. Burn and sink me if I be lyin', but ya will not be disappointed! Arrgh!
Nose: Intensity is apparent. That same artificial, stale peanut butter detected in other marks. Acetone. Light, fruity notes are again in the background. Bright. Surprisingly light on the alcohol. There is a spice note I can't identify here, but it is quite pleasant.
Taste: The artificial peanut butter and acetone are once again up front, but disappear rapidly, yielding to non-specific fruitier flavors. Pepper, lightly sweet, a hint of bitterness. This is followed by an earthy note and hint if saline. This has a very layered delivery, distinct. A medium-long finish, and molasses has the final say. This was a fun one! Liked it a lot.
Esters - 1500-1600gr/HLPA
Molasses - Medium
Cane Juice Vinegar - High
Dunder - High
Muck - High
Fermentation - Alcoholic = 10 Days; Dead Wash = 15 Days
Distillation - Double Retort Pot
8,2:On the nose, the first touch we get are overripe tropical fruits with caramelized fermented pineapple, overriden with baking spices, strong cinnamon and pastries. We cannot forget nails polish. After airing a bit, there is cookie dough and toasted wood with dried fruits, becomes roasted after a while and well balanced. We notice some flowery touch then and ginger. In the end it is more medicinal, metallic, with leather note and a bit dry.
8,5:On the palate, the first attack are ripe, velvety tropical fruits with confectionery, like fruit cake or brioche then intense peppery spiciness that quickly goes away and baking spices come instead. After it gets a bit metallic, bitter and dry. The fruits become dried, everything goes towards more balance, the wood toasted and there are some yellow fruits and biscuits.
8,6:The finish is long with dried fruits, tropical fruits, pastries, maple, some spiciness, baking spices, toasted wood, very round, a bit dry.
Sticky on the nose, smooth later. Nice, brown sugar.
For the candy lover, sweet, sugar, melass. Nice and easy. Nice nose.
Zacapa is quality guarantee, one of the best rums I’ve drinked
Aroma: 4/10
Taste: 6/10
End: 5/10
It’s not that expensive, but I find better rums for that price.
This rum is one of the best price/performance.
It’s more on the sweet side, but very tasty.
Not nearly as bad as some reviews are trying to convey. Just a mixer.
Nothing special that you will remember, for this price you will find better.
I was using this in place of passionfruit liqueur (in place? I was using this as passionfruit liqueur, as that is what it is...) and I couldn't choke down even half an ounce per cocktail. Just bad.
It's not just this site that needs an overhaul with its definition of "rum", it's the whole world. A few good memories, though...
Don't use as sipper. In nose only alcohol, taste like cheap rum , for such price can find better.
Príjemná nasladlá (nie presladená) vôňa aj chuť, nemám problém popíjať to celý večer.
Only got a taste of this one but it was delectable. Ripe banana and light grass on the nose. Same on the palette with some boozy zing. Super pleasant. Will be looking for a bottle of this one!
Saw this on a shelf in Cordoba and had to give it a shot. Can't pass up a bottle for 9 euro! It ended up being a lot better than some other rum I've had for a lot more money.
As per the label: Solera finished and rested in Pedro Ximenez barrels. I was surprised how much I liked it. Quite sweet with heavy notes of cola and candied fruits. Tastes very similar to Diplomatico Mantuano, though probably more sugar added.
It's hard to find much info on this one but I do recall seeing another variety from Bocoy on the shelf as well. For anyone who likes the sweet rum, this would be a very economical option!
Aroma and the taste is there. For a commercial rum, the price performance is astonishing!!!
Pretty light colour in the glass, but it smells delicious-- nice and fruity. Candied pineapple, maybe even some apple pie.
Unfortunately the taste does not match. Tastes like all the sweetness is trying to cover up the alcohol flavour. Not impressed by this at all.
Upon tasting again, some of the fruit comes out but overall it feels thin, and cheap. Not sure if they've gone through some changes in recipe with the new bottle or what... I've seen so many good reviews for this and I love the Stiggin' Fancy & overproof from Plantation but this is a fail. I would not buy this one again. Stick with the Stiggin' Fancy.
Almost empty bottle review - only one dram remaining:
+ unfiltered; even without adding water, it is hazy / cloudy in the glass
+ oily mouthfeel
+ complex, on both the nose and the palate; could it be a blend of molasses and cane juice based rum?
- no information about the distillery and the cask(s) used
I am happy I had bought this bottle.
Not in a rush to get a second one, but in terms of mouth
First rum I’ve had, very enjoyable. I can drink this straight no problems
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This rum falls just short of full-flavor. It’s a bit harsh on the nose, but surprisingly smooth. Notes of tropical fruit and vanilla. Would make a good mixer but can also be sipped neat.