Matusalem Gran Reserva 15-Year

Dry, oaky notes and almost some smokey notes from charred barrels as well as cacao and coffee. Perfect with a S:ta Damiana No 5.

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Probably my new budget go to. Pineapple cultivated experience without sugar.

I enjoy the smooth, sweet flavour of Matusalem. It seems to be quite underrated by most, it is not the most aromatic or filled with varying flavours as other rum of the same quality but it packs a nice taste with little bite.

Traditional bottle and golden in color. Very light hint of vanilla on the nose. Maybe lightly bodied but pleasurable distill. Smoky, light vanilla, warm, dark chocolatey semisweet sipped over big ice cube. Quite long aftertaste. Easy to drink.

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OK won't make my top 3 but the vanilla forward and caramel edges make this an interesting change from the norm. The total absence of heat/spice fits the taste profile but maybe keeps it off the top shelf. No regrets and would buy again just irregularly

Note: I'm a sipper. My opinion is based on sipping characteristics.

This is one of the most hated rums, it would seem, because everyone blabs about how heavily "dosed" it is and them lying about the actual age. I can't say whether either of these accusations is true but I can say I really enjoyed my experience. Yes, apparently there is some sugar involved, whether it's for coloring or taste, so what? It's not like in the Zacapa, that's for sure. And at least in my end of the world, this does not cost anywhere near Zacapa. So in my book, it is a great thing to have neat.

Výborný rum na pohodové chvíle s přáteli. Vůně po vanilce a maslovém karamelu, se špetkou dubu a rašeliny. V pozadí jsou cítit sušené meruňky. Chuťově dost podobný rumu Abuelo Gran Reserva 12, ale není tak nakyslý. Dobré pití za dobrou cenu.

I didn't have high expectations but this one was so balanced that I just grabbed the bottle and basically ran away with it. Very good harmony of typical rum notes. Nothing jumping out, just very balanced. And for that I rate it highly.