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Botran Solera 1893 18-Year rum

Botran Solera 1893 18-Year

Guatemala | Aged | 40% ABV

Botran Solera 1893 is a dark rum from Guatemala aged using the Solera method in casks that previously held sherry, port and bourbon.

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221 ratings
Tasty, but not quite great
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221 Botran Solera 1893 18-Year Ratings

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Felipe P 🇺🇸 | 70 ratings
Posted almost 10 years ago

Part of the new line from Botran after merging with Ron Zacapa. The influence from Zacapa is very present, to the point that it isn't worth buying Zacapa. Quite woody, very smooth.

Beukeboom 🇺🇸 | 304 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

First off the color is a rich amber with gold highlights. A classic aged rum color. I have learned to approach any rum using the word "solera" with skepticism since there is no standard on which to rely. According to the label this is a blend of rums aged "between" 5 and 18 years. Semantics games are NOT what interests me. There is no indication of the percentages of the aged rums. This leads to lack of clarity.

Anyway, off my soapbox...

For me this is an odd duck of a rum.

The aroma in my snifter is unique. Different from most rums but I cannot really clarify what makes it different. It's not objectionable...just different.

The flavor confirms what the aroma indicates. It is a different type of rum. I can't really put my finger on it. There is an initial slight sweetness indicating fermented molasses but there is a flavor underneath that just does not really belong. Almost an artificial chemical taste. It's just under the radar but noticeable. It's almost like a paper cut...not painful but annoying as hell. I cannot figure out what it is.

If they could just eliminate whatever the heck that is, it would be so much better. It has the potential to be so much better but sadly it just isn't. It's not smooth enough to be a sipping rum and I would be hesitant to use it as a mixing rum due to that underlying chemical taste that sadly lingers into the finish.

Maybe I got a bad batch. I dunno...

Perhaps quality control isn't consistent. Apparently someone loves this stuff seeing that it got high marks from some.

I just can't agree. At least with the bottle I have.

My recommendation? Pass on this. There's much better widely available for the same price.

TommyVinegar 🇧🇪 | 46 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

I've always liked the younger Botran 12 as a cheap everyday sort of rum, especially during my time in Guatemala, so I had high hopes for this one. Have to say i'm slightly dissapointed. It's not that much better than the 12. Also the flavours tend to break up in the mouth, giving it a rather chaotic, confusing, filmsy feel. I like robust rums with solid flavours. The aftertaste doesn't go wel with the initial sensation. The overal taste is quite floral, like a chardonnay. Having said that: i've only tried it once and maybe I shall revisit this review. My bottle is different from the one depicted here. It's a raindrop shape now, which is nice. Very feminine and something different. The huge gold-coloured cork is a bit over the top though.

shelteredexistence 🇺🇸 | 49 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

There's a lot of competition at this price range, and I'm sorry to say I don't feel this rum holds up. It's certainly a high-quality rum, exhibiting the smoothness I expect at this level. But, the complexity of flavor was simply not there for me. My only thought is that it seemed to need more time in the barrel - perhaps the length of solera-aging is too short? If it were not for the modestly-high price, I'd suggest this as a beginner-sipper - several others among my ratings beat it, though. I'd avoid paying this much for a mixer, too.

Kent Henriksson 🇸🇪 | 17 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Oaky, vanilla and spice. Slightly harsh, nice aromas.

IvoK 🇨🇿 | 53 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Color:Dark caramel
Nose:Strong vanilla,caramel, alcohol
Body:spicy,oak
Tail:aftertaste is long lasting and warming

Bottle: I have the old bottle,this is a masterpiece!The new one is pretty standard,under average.

I really like the old bottle, the rum is similar to Zacapa,but not as sweet,for me much more interesting! Price is very reasonable!

Carlos 🇲🇽 | 50 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Al igual que Zacapa 23, sistema solera y sabor muy similar. Menor precio que su competencia. Se disfrutan sus diferentes sabores si se toma derecho, se aprecia sabor a madera, jerez, vainilla y caramelo.

Steven Cooremans 🇧🇪 | 42 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Average sweetness, but some harsh alcohol is present. Taste of mainly oak, some smoke, with some flowers and vanilla. Quite complex taste and smell. I prefer a smoother rum...

-Kars- 🇮🇹 | 9 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Ottimo Rum, sapore deciso. Al palato sapore di Caramello e Tabacco quasi da Whiskey, retrogusto non troppo persistente speziato. Non consiglio l'abbinamento con cioccolato. Meglio liscio con un buona sigaretta.

Stefan PN 🇸🇪 | 12 ratings
Posted over 8 years ago

Nose; A discreet palette with hints of caramel, exotic fruit, molasses, oak and vanilla.
Palate; Honey and spicy oak first. Then raisins, bitter dark chocolate, vanilla and coffee. Not very rich, creamy or soft in the flavors.
Finish; A dry, medium finish with spicy oak, exotic fruit sweetness and liquorice.
Overall; A well-made rum, but I am a bit disappointed. It is not as soft and creamy as i like my rum to be.

Clemichon 🇬🇧 | 2 ratings
Posted over 8 years ago

Really Good ans easy to drink rum !
Caramel and chamallow taste




Brand Details

Name: Solera 1893 18-Year
Years Aged: 18
ABV: 40%
Type: Botran
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Unknown
Distillation: Unknown
Women Led Rum: No

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