Carupano Reserva Privada 21-Year

First taste is sharper I would say. Ron is dryer, I can't feel any sweet fruits, maybe caramel a little bit. Prevailing taste is bitterness. I think you can enjoy it with some addendum.

Got this as a present recently. I prefer sweeter rums, but this one I liked a lot. Strong nose, after that I tasted cocoa butter, bitter chocolat and vanilla at the end.

Taste differ among men. This is my favorite so far. I like plantation grand reserve and XO, I like zacapo, fleur de cana, diplomatico.
But this one i really like!

first taste and smell a bit heavy on the alc. distinct oak, as fruity as expected. sweet like dos maderas and diplomatico, but both of those rums i still prefer over this one. it's however a nice addition to my collection. at $ 46 at the airport a bargain.

Long lasting toffee taste, silky and has good legs on the glass. Short after taste but no burn.

Carupano has a strong aroma with hints of toasted nuts. The taste is light on the front end followed by a quick punch of oak/coconut. I go back and forth between a toffee taste and toasted coconut. It is very smooth to finish. The lack of sweetness in this rum pushes me to call it slightly dry but in a good way.

Got this bottle on a cruise ship ("duty free"), and was sold by the "21" and thought it would be good. Recalling my time at Rum Fest (see bio), I recall Ron Anejo as being very good, so I bought this.

In summary, not really sippable (my standard) versus others in this price range...I will not buy this again...am open to trying other Ron Anejo's as maybe better?

I didn’t get the coconut flavor so many reviews mention. The vanilla definitely came though, but seemed like it had to fight its way past a very distinct alcohol flavor. Still, it’s a very fine rum.

Very good rum, with lot of flavors. Aromas not so strong. That's why is not a 10

Delicioso. 21 años de perfección con su hermano de 18. Recomendable!