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Vizcaya VXOP rum is produced from sugar cane that is distilled in small batches then aged for between 18 and 21 years in bourbon casks.
The Oliver & Oliver distillery that produces Vizcaya VXOP rum was founded by Oliver Juanillo in the 1800s. It originally operated in Cuba, but in the 1959 revolution moved to the current Dominican Republic location.
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Very Good, Smooth - But Not Bold
7
/10
out of 10
Okay, I may have to test this one again because I have a cold and my palate my be a little off. However, what I’m getting matches most of the other reviews perfectly. It’s incredibly smooth. You could give this to a beginner as a sipper and it would not overpower them. On the other hand, you could mix it and not lose anything that makes it unique. The characteristic that comes out most is a spice that is kind of like cinnamon (although it’s not). It gives it a burn (not an unpleasant alcohol burn) just a little tingle - like a good tequila or bourbon yet it’s sweet enough that there is no doubt that you are drinking rum. I could easily give this an 8 but there are other rums that I’ve given an 8 that have more bold and complex tastes. Yet if somebody gave me a bottle of Vizcaya VXOP 21 as a gift, I would be very pleased. BTW, the bottle is a beautiful presentation that looks more like a great cognac or bourbon than rum - but again - this is sweet enough to be rum. It’s not overly sweet but if you’re looking for exceptionally dry, you may not like this as much.