Cartavio XO

Sampled this rum at Cardiff Rum Festival.

It's m matured in American, French Limousin and Slovenian casks in a Solera system.

With a fruity, chocolatey and slightly nutty nose. It's rich with hints of fruit and chocolate in the mouth. A superb sipper!

excellent rhum, très belles arômes.
Lors de dégustation une entrée en douceur (sucre brun,un peu vanille) avec une finale épicée qui perdure. magnifique

This came to me as quite a surprise, but it is a bit harsher than I thought it would be. Otherwise, nose is bit smoky and the body has orange flavor.

Been on my wish list for a while, and finally tried at Rumba in Seattle. Very nice nose with hint of molasses, but not too sweet smelling. Very smooth taste and wonderful finish. Worth buying.

Ron Cartavio XO je mimořádně jemný rum s temně mahagonovou barvou a nádhernou vůní po karamelovém sirupu, vanilce, zázvoru, skořici, brusinkách a banánu. Při prvním ochutnání ucítíte měkkou sladkost, na kterou navazuje chuť dubu, svěžího tabáku, bohaté tmavé čokolády a sušených brusinek a švestek.

Jedná se o jedinečný stařený rum, který zraje v dubových sudech z Ameriky, Francie a Slovinska. Firma vyrábějící značku Cartavio byla v Peru založena již v roce 1929. Lihovar se nachází hned vedle velkého cukrovaru, díky kterému má stálý přísun čerstvé melasy. Ron Cartavio XO byl připraven v roce 2009 u příležitosti 80. výročí založení palírny.

Extrymly smooth, could have s better aftertaste though

Great in an old fashioned smooth with a nice finish.

Fantastisk smak. Fyllig färg, mycket dofter. Vanilj, karamell toffee men nånting gör ändå att den hälften så dyra diplomatico reserva exclusiva springer cirklar runt den här. Kanske är det längden på eftersmaken?

Ja men då så var det dags att öppna denna på min 26-årsdag 😄 oljig i glaset, doftar lite kokos först, sen när man värmer upp den i handen kommer tropisk frukt, lite russin kanske, banan. Smaken, oj den är mjuk och rund, inget som sticker någonstans. Lägger sig i gommen och långt bak på tungan. Först känner man tropisk frukt, vanilj och arrak sen kommer russin ganska tydligt, sen efter en stund känner man kakao, choklad. Mycket mjuk och rund, gillas skarpt! En av de bättre faktiskt. Fin färg. Men något fattas ändå tror jag? Lite platt ändå i eftersmaken. Svag 8/10

Great from start to finish. Robust and smooth with full flavor. Great choice for a neat sipper.

Deosebit atât prin prezentare cât și ca arome. Foarte fin, cu un aftertaste nu foarte lung dar suficient de aromat. Binențeles only on the rocks!

Deep amber colour and a good nose with alcohol and age. The Solera process shows in this rum with the complex tastes and the burn of a younger rum. A good long finish with notes of caramel and wood. I was going to buy another because of the rating and availability but was slightly disappointed for $80can.

Amazing rum very good rum for me very nice.One of my best.

Des qu'on le met en bouche, le gout licoreux rempli completement la bouche, delicieux

Duft af vanilie og smag af karamel og mange andre skønne noter, som giver en lang og behagelig eftersmag. Virkelig en af mine favoritter. Jeg kan godt forstå, at den har vundet prisen 2 gange for verdens bedste rom.

Lækker rom. Dejlig afbalanceret. Mangler lidt mere smag for at blive en 10’er. Men den er tæt ved.

Beautiful bottle and beautiful slow sipping rum. Not sweet and gets better in a glass. One of the best.

Peru dont mess around, quality pairs with the aesthetics of the bottle. it's a perfect rum for drinkers with sweeter palates, warming, caramel and vanilla notes, strongly recommended to anyone who likes this type of rum.

I took a chance on this rum awhile back, and have added a couple more bottles to my collection since that time.... This Rum Rocks! Unique right away with a Superior bottle, full cork complimented with a fancy wire wrapper this keeps the cork snug, very champagne like!( It didn’t pop when I opened it, though my nose did!) the color and aroma are wonderful, Carmel color with vanilla ,Oakley brown sugar notes. It is sweet and smooth with a warming glow that coats your throat as it glides down the gullet. Great finish. If you can find this bottle, grab it, with two hands and carry it home immediately!! IMHO this is a must have for any serious rum collector.

Aroma complesso e persistente. Aromi di frutta secca, vaniglia e cioccolato con un intenso sentore di legno.

Très doux et savoureux en bouche. Superbe texture, long en bouche et persistant...

Nowadays I guess I am lucky with my new choices.
I got it from the airport on a trip to Peru. It is lovely and balanced. I really like it slightly less sweet flavor.

Also, excellent value for money!

Beautiful caramel color and a light aroma of charred oak and apple pie. Poured neat, it warms the tongue and leaves behind a hint of sweetness and and a flavor that I can only call "pure rum". Some purists may scoff at the added sweetness, but I found it to be well balanced, and easy to drink.

Very well balanced rum that is easy to drink. Not too sweet and complex, but still interesting to drink.