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Matusalem Gran Reserva 18-Year rum

Matusalem Gran Reserva 18-Year

Dominican Republic | Aged | 40% ABV

Matusalem Gran Reserva Rum is produced using a combination of rums aged on average 15 years and distilled from molasses using the solera process.

The Matusalem company was established in 1872 originally in Santiago de Cuba. The company fled the country following the Cuban Revolution in 1959 and the Gran Reserva rum is now produced in the Dominican Republic.

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70 Matusalem Gran Reserva 18-Year Ratings

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Scott 🇺🇸 | 38 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

I like the 15 and this one even more..i wonder if it tastes the same as it did years ago..very smooth.. goes with everything.. will always have bottle in my collection

eulalio torices 🇪🇸 | 23 ratings
Posted almost 7 years ago

Esperaba más, la verdad que para un ron de 18 años se ha de exigir un poco más de pasión

Jagsroy (PREMIUM) 🇨🇦 | 288 ratings
Posted over 5 years ago

I enjoyed the Ron Metusalem 15 but the 18 is so much better. This is definitely going to be a keeper in my cabinet.

Engwild 🇺🇸 | 153 ratings
Posted over 4 years ago

An almost Cuban, I drink this and feel like Ricky waiting for Lucy to mess up again.

Titomm 🇨🇦 | 86 ratings
Posted almost 5 years ago

I agree with Falcon91Wolvrn03 and quote him:

"similar to the Matusalem 15. Smells and tastes of oak, caramel, spice, with a touch of honey. The biggest difference is that the aftertaste isn't as harsh. Has a touch of sweetness, but still a bit on the dry side"

I would add that it is a bit more complex and has more "layers", overall better !

The price is a little higher. I wondr (hand have not been able to decide) if the difference in price is completely justified, but it should not prevent you from trying it.

Bob 🇺🇸 | 74 ratings
Posted over 6 years ago

Exceptionally smooth finish and nice sweet flavors without being loaded with sugar. I taste a combination of oak, caramel (in the way of sweetened puffed rice like "Golden Crisp" cereal), and vanilla. All combined it somehow brings forth a prominent chocolatey taste. Slightly viscous but not syrupy. I'm happy with this purchase as there is no cloying flavors, its slightly sweet, and it's different than anything else I've tasted. Exactly what I look for when trying new rums.

wlr75 🇺🇸 | 24 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

Since I have enjoyed the 15yr expression for years, I have kept a look out for the 18yr. I was lucky enough to find it in a store for $21 today. Almost half of what I typically pay for the 15yr!
The nose is very similar to that of the 15yr, vanilla, molasses and caramel. I'll warn you, let this rest for a bit before nosing or sipping as it has a bit of astringency that wears off in about 5 minutes. After that it opens up. The palate has some of the same flavors and a hint of orange and chocolate. I do pick up more wood tannins in this version than the younger expression. Although that is not a deterrent. Long thin legs coat the glass edges, and a slight oil coats the mouth. The finish is shorter and not as intense with this either. Not bad for this price, I wouldn't pay a premium price for it past that of the 15yr.

Pollux 🇨🇦 | 269 ratings
Posted almost 4 years ago

Plus doux que le 15 ans, moins bon que le 23 ans. très bon rapport qualité/prix pour un rhum de dégustation.

Rumnoobie 🇺🇸 | 3 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

At this point, my definition of what a rum should be!

Kieron wood 🇬🇧 | 621 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

Lovely as nice in flavour . .. dry but deep in decent flavour .. Nice flavour for the price




Brand Details

Name: Gran Reserva 18-Year
Years Aged: 18
ABV: 40%
Type: Matusalem
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Unknown
Distillation: Unknown
Women Led Rum: No