Abuelo Gran Reserva 12-Year

Why unexpected? Was for some reason not too sure what to think, it initially had a cheaper alcoholic whiff which burnt off quick. Very shortly afterwards I realized that I need to keep a bottle of this around, like a Ron Barrilito or a Diplomatico Reserve Exlusiva. Has a really nice unique flavor; wood, sweet chocolate and some vanilla. Wouldn't dare mix this, would through a bottle of Zaya instead to save it!

Mi piace molto questo rum, ben bilanciato, appena dolce, aromi ben presenti ma non invadenti. Profumo attraente anche se un po’ deciso. Ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo.

This rum rocks!! I enjoyed this one with a nice cigar aged to
Perfection and lots of caramel flavors and oak notes and vanilla.

Je ne le connaissais pas mais bon choix, je le conseille

This is really nice supprise. This was my first rum from Abuelo and and it was a hit. Really nice aroma of oak, vanilla and caramel. In mouth you can feel nice balance of fruit, oak, toffee and vanilla. End is supprisingly long and sweet. Outstanding rum for its price.

We did a rum tasting of Central America rums all 7 yr and older and this was #1 choice from 4 out of 5 guys
Worth trying

Lovely sweet flavour and a smooth finish, lots of subtle flavours that develop the more you drink, an easy sipper

Po dříve představeném Abuelo Añejo, což byl 5 let starý rum z produkce firmy Varela Hermanos S.A. si představíme o dvě třídy vyzrálejší Abuelo 12y. Mezi nimi se v portfoliu značky nachází ještě Abuelo 7y. Zraje v sudech z bílého dubu a nevyrábí se z melasy, jako Añejo, ale z panenské šťávy cukrové třtiny. Některé zahraniční zdroje uvádějí, že sudy, ve kterých zraje, jsou po whisky a bourbonu.

Alkohol: 40 %
Původ: Panama
Aroma: Tak tohle je originální, vůně je výrazná, s tóny cedrové dýhy, do které se balí doutníky, kůže, ořechy, tabák, rozinky, staré dřevo a dokonce mi evokuje kostel, něco ve stylu starého nábytku. (92 b)
Chuť: Chuť je příjemně nasládlá, velmi lahodná, přitom excelentně jemná, i v ústech jako bych cítil aroma kůže. Dochuť je přímo skvělá, stále se měnící, v závěru zemitá. (94 b)
Shrnutí: Tak tohle je pro mě opravdový skvost a velké překvapení z Panamy. Abuelo není ani nějak přehnaně sladký, ani nepůsobí tak těžkotonážně, jako Zapaca 23y, je to spíš jeho protipól. Je udivující, kolik zajímavých vůní a chutí se skrývá v tak jemném rumu.
Body: 93

Taste is good, a little to sweet for me. Similar to Zacapan but with more oak taste.

Découvert dans un restaurant puis en masterclass j'ai adoré le côté rond de ce rhum
D'une excellente facture l'alcool n'est pas trop présent en bouche pour laisser place à des arômes de fruits confits et de caramel
À goûter absolument

I really enjoy this one. Not big difference with Abuelo 7 y but enough to get one moore points.

first tried abuelo 7 and did not like its thin taste and fany sweetness. 12 is a different story, very fruitfull smell, yet you know you are drinking rum. Seems somehow filimial to Barcelo Imperial. Long sweet aftertaste.
93/100

Best rum as a sipper for me sofar.I like it a lot and will buy it again. Easy to drink, oak, sweet, vanilla.

A wonderful birthday present after wanting to try for a while. On the nose it is distinctive to any other rum use smelt. It has a nice subtle sweetness to it and every sip seems to bring out more flavours which I find very enjoyable. Nice long finish too allowing you to savour those flavours.

Outperforms it's price point.

Benchmark for sipping rum. Smooth, sweet, complex, and well balanced. Outstanding value.

One of my favorites

C'est le seul rhum qui me procure une sensation de raffinement. Il a tout pour lui parfum boisé et chocolat, attaque vive, douceur en bouche. Equilibre entre force, sucre, légèreté et parfum. Pour moi c'est la bonne surprise. Le bon vrai plaisir de boir du rhum. C'est mon rhum par excellence et pourtant j'en ai bu d'autres en pagaille et à chaque fois des vieux et bouteilles (pas juste un verre à la sauvette ). Non là rien à dire ceux qui n'aiment pas je prends leur part sans soucis. D'ailleurs j'en ai acheté de 2 caisses de plus. 12 ans seulement du grand art.

Strong presence of sweet caramel and vanilia in the taste and aroma, but there is also some aroma of wooden barrel.

I'm not one to enjoy too much wood, and this tips to that side for me. I can appreciate the expertise though and will recommend it. For my tastes, I'll stick with the 7 year.

fantastic says it all. The smell is sweet and alluring. Tastes of raisin, molasses, and a little oak. Truly one of the best I have tried recently.

This is my best sipping rum so far. You can small the oak barrels it had been aged in strait when it hits the glass. Use that time to smell all the aromas and completely that this rum contains. Look at it's dark body and how is elegantly moves around your glass like a fine bodied black women. The only way to enjoy this rum is NEAT as soon as it hits you lips you should taste Oak, Molasses, Vanilla and other fines flavors that your pallet would pick up. This rum has made me rise my standards for rum drinking (If it not 12 years + don't make the cut), I hope you enjoy this rum as much as I do.

Happy Sipping

Incredibly smooth. Can smell the molasses with a woodsy tone to it. Perfect after dinner with family or friends

One word : excellent. Can easily compete with the Flor de Cana

I would rate this excellent rum at a much higher price in a blind test I am sure. My first bottle is soon empty and I will definitely go for a renewal.