Dictador Solera Ultra Premium Reserve 12-Year

Solera style from Columbia. Decent sipper. Smooth with a caramel smell.

Jemný, jen mírně nasládlý solera rum. Cítil jsem hlavně oříšky. Světle hnědá barva

The Dictador rums can always be noticed by their unique smell: a lot of the cask, malt, leather, alcohol and a bit of dark roasted coffee. The 12-year is definitely more on the spicy side but therefore with no added sugar. One should give it some time in the tumbler to get most of the alcohol volatilized and an overall smoother taste. Not my everyday sipper but a good choice if one is out for a dry one.

Maybe my problem was trying the 20yr old first. That was definitely a premium rum. So, I figured let's see how the 12yr old stands up. Actually I think it's a good bang for the buck at $29 vs $59 for the 20yr old. I found that this one needs to breath a bit then all those flavors come out where as the 20yr old needs no pampering. It's definitely worth the money and very pleasing especially if you haven't tried the 20yr old. My bad going on top first! By the way, I found the same situation with ElDorado 15 vs 12.

If you want an oaky and quite strong rum for smoking a cigar, this is it

Very decent rum, i ll try the others ages, good flavors

Some interesting notes of cofee and chocolate in this one. Little wood here and there, but strange aftertaste, little bit harsh and through the sipping I could taste underlying metalic quality of sort. Still pretty good and not too sweet, but I prefer Flor de cana 12 in this price category and style.

Surprised about firts smoke touch taste, but in a fact the great but short oak emrace, followed with chocolate and coffee finally. A diference from others for sure makes its oak aroma... Feels stronger but smooth with longer aftertaste. Like it!

I tried many Dictator rums but I think it's not my taste

One of the very first more expensive then basic shop rums i have ever tried.
- Nice and smooth
- Coffee and caramel in taste (my personal best in tastes)
- Good Rum to start your experience