Abuelo Gran Reserva 12-Year

Very well balanced, easy to drink, definitely worth to try!

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.

Very aptly named, drinking makes us imagine sitting with our grandfather to enjoy a rum. Although the alcohol is still marked in the 12 years, a sweetness emerges with aromas of caramel.

Muy interesante buen aroma y baja suavecito. Cuesta la mitad de lo q dice aprox 28 por botella

It is nothing special, but doesn´t offend you. Quite sweet in smell and taste. Easy to drink.

The top rated comment explains it perfectly. Smooth, sweet and oaky. Lots of sweet and tropics fruits on the nose + strong alcohol. No burn though when drinking, goes down very smooth.

I’m realitvely new to rum and found this rum to be smooth but with a nice warmth.

It's a good rum, stronger and not as sweet as diplomatico exclusiva.

Toffee and caramel. Fruitiness of ripe banana, sweet spices (cinnamon, vanilla) and cedar wood aroma.

Fruitiness of banana and over ripe papaya with leathery flavour. Quite bourbon-ish and drier compare to the younger release labe.

Sweet baking spices and medium finishing. Cedar wood and tobacco towards the end.

Balance sweetness and woody flavour which allow me to sip on it thro out the night.

Άρωμα που θυμίζει κονιάκ. Γεύση , καραμέλα , βανίλια με νότες εσπεριδοειδών ...... mildly sweet. Μέτριας διάρκειας επίγευση και όχι ιδιαίτερα έντονη !!!!! Για να το ευχαριστηθείς παίζει ρόλο και η διάθεση , την ώρα που το πίνεις ,αλλά σίγουρα σου φτιάχνει την διάθεση ένα ωραίο ρούμι σαν αυτό !!!!!!!!!! Ένα ρούμι με δική του προσωπικότητα........... Must try, γι αυτούς που την ψάχνουν με το ρούμι γενικώς !!!!!!!