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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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Posted over 9 years ago by Remy Chevalier United States πΊπΈ | 34 ratings
Someone handed me a nip of this one the other day, thinking it was going to be something quite special. I wasn't thrown back by it, just a good standard rum.
I tasted this Matusalem and found it to be a textbook example of Cuban ron. I was very impressed with both the nose and lack of alcohol burn. The absence of alcohol burn was achieved without being sweet. Although not able to at the time, I imagine the Matusalem would go well with a Cuban cigar.
Posted over 1 year ago by CaptainGreen (PREMIUM) United States πΊπΈ | 80 ratings
Aye, as sippin' rums go, this one be fairly decent. She not be a true 18 year-old tho. Trust the Captain on that [wink] She smells sweet with vanilla, caramel, oak, peppery spices, and just a hint of tobacco. As taste goes, she be a bit drier, not as sweet. The vanilla is still on board, but not so much for the caramel. There be a slight earthy bitterness about her, along with the peppery spices, oak, and a wee bit of tobacco from before. Still, she be fairly smooth and tasty with very little burn goin' down the hatch. Not terribly sweet, not terribly complex, not terribly honest about her age, but she still be a decent rum! arrrgh!
Posted almost 5 years ago by Beukeboom United States πΊπΈ | 304 ratings
Poured a little of this in my snifter and immediately noted a nice subtle vanilla scent. Very nice legs indicative by the rum clinging to the sides of the snifter after a good swirl. The color is a rich amber. The flavor supports the vanilla aroma and also has a pepperiness to it and a noticeable oakiness which I presume come from the barrels in which it is aged. It does have some sweetness to it that seems to be natural and not sugared (but that's just my opinion). Definitely a nice sipping rum which also could be effective as a mixer. This is a good, all-purpose rum but I think it is better suited for sipping.
Posted almost 5 years ago by Tom United States πΊπΈ | 228 ratings
Love this rum just as much as the other in the Matsulem line. Smooth, refreshing, crisp, complex falcons for the nose and palate. Not a bad price considering what your buying...a high class rum from the DR.
Please drink this neat or add an ice cube to evoke other flavors.
I have to try the 23 next.
Posted almost 6 years ago by Falcon91Wolvrn03 (PREMIUM) United States πΊπΈ | 514 ratings
Very 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 for my liking.
Posted 3 months ago by Mario Kc Canada π¨π¦ | 14 ratings
A decent, flavorful rum that is not overpowering. I taste caramel with notes of vanilla, very mild peppery and just the right amount of oak. I also taste coconut and there's very little burn at the end (which I like)
This is a perfect Friday night rum where you plan on sipping on a few glasses while relaxing. Not overpowering, yet every sip leaves you wanting something more (I don't know what).
Posted 4 months ago by Tone84 United States πΊπΈ | 11 ratings
This is one of my got-to versatile rums. It is great as a sipping rum and I feel guilty mixing it.
Posted 7 months ago by Rhoffer97 United States πΊπΈ | 54 ratings
Light nose with hints of vanilla, smooth flavor with spices, no light after taste
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Surprisingly good. 7 out of 10
Posted almost 7 years ago by Earl Elliott Canada π¨π¦ | 213 ratings
Sugar: 8 gpl. I had my doubts but they went away once this was in the glass. A very nice aroma of butterscotch, vanilla, and a hint of coconut and raisins. Oak is in the background aroma as well as the taste. Very smooth with a nice finish. Not harsh at all but just the right amount of heat. Nice sipping rum. I wouldn't mix this as I don't like too sweet a drink, but if you wanted to it would be a great drink.