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A refined and elegant rum, inspired by true character. After 12 years of aging in selected barrels, it boasts luxurious and exceptional. Its well-rounded flavours are only achieved by time and artistry. Drink it by itself, paired with dark chocolate or along with mature tobacco cigars. Character behind every sip.
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over 1 year ago
Tasted at Laka Lono on 7/25/19. A black pour. Faint aroma of chestnuts. Mild tingling palate. Rich earthy flavor. The aging process definitely improved this. I'm a fan.
Whiskey smell and peaty flavour, mellows into vanilla and dates.
It's exactly what we say "value for money"! Really nice and smooth rum that can compete any other rum in this price!
Not too sweet but not dry also, with notes of caramel and full mouth!
I'll definitely buy this one again!!
Drank with ice, not that strong, lots of flavour, very good for after dinner
It’s a solid, well rounded rum. You can go wrong drinking this one neat, on the rocks or mixing it. This should be a staple rum in your liquor cabinet.
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over 1 year ago
Very smooth, easy sipper. Just falls flat on flavor, just lacks character to me.
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over 1 year ago
Tried alongside the 7 year and this was not my favourite. It is definitely smoother than its younger sibling, but lacks character. It also has a strange bitterness from the ageing that tastes a little like burnt caramel. Disappointing, but not awful.
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almost 2 years ago
Great aroma, taste, and minimal burn on the finish. For the price it’s one that I’ll be keeping on my shelf.
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almost 2 years ago
Siempre me ha encantado el olor a roble de esta casa, el añejo es un poco fuerte pero el sabor en este está más dulcificado por la solera tiene un montón de matices en boca y un sabor largo pero acaban saliendo los 40 grados de sabor a ron, para el precio que he pagado 29€ por un litro me parece que está muy bien, vamos para tomar el sorbo diario, deseando estoy por probar el abuelo centuria ya que los acabado en barricas de oporto u otras no me han encantado precisamente.
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almost 2 years ago
A very good rum and fair for its price! I would buy it every time.
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I finally got around to buying a bottle of this highly rated rum from Panama. The nose is of leather and wood. On the tongue, it is vanilla and caramel. Then it is followed by a nasty bitter burn at the back of my throat. After waiting a few hours and trying again, the nasty after burn was replaced by the taste of shoe leather. The wooden planks of the barrel are held together by leather, which is where this taste comes from. However, this aftertaste is so undesirable that I recommend a slogan for this distiller, "Abuelo...for the masochist lurking within all of us". Sorry, but I can only rate it as a 5 and after not liking their Anejo, I will not buy any more Abuelo. It is a decent rum, but just not for me.
You have all heard of funky Jamaican rums and my 12-year Appleton Estate Reserve Blend had a love/hate relationship with me because of the unique funk. I thought that funky rums were unique to Jamaica until now. This one is a funky Panamanian! If that floats your boat, then go for it.
And finally after a few more tastings, this one was aged in port wine casks. Personally, I love port wines such as Dow's Tawny Port, but not mixed with my rum. Sorry, but the combination of these two polar opposites comes off to this drinker as funky Panamanian. I have also had not much luck with other rums aged in sherry or port casks such as Papa's Pilar Dark. Knowing this tidbit will save me lots from buying rums that are highly rated by drinkers who like the fortified wine barrels for aging.