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Malecon Seleccion Esplendida (RX1208)

The "Seleccion Esplendida" is a unique Panamanian rum crafted by the Malecon distillery. Distilled in 1979 from molasses using a Column Still and aged for 29 years, this rum boasts an ABV of 40%. RumX users have praised its delightful aroma and flavor profile, highlighting notes of sweet vanilla, raisin, woody scents, and hints of caramel, dark chocolate, and candied vanilla on the palate. A rum that would be appreciated by both rum and whisky enthusiasts alike for its complexity and richness.

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What does this rum taste like?

The flavor profile of Seleccion Esplendida is based on 16 user reviews. We have compiled and summarized the community's tasting notes for you, to give you an impression of the aroma and taste of the rum:

Nosing impressions

Sweet Vanilla Raisin Woody Creme brulee Toffee Pineapple Barrel Caramel Spice

Taste impressions

Caramel Sweet Dark chocolate Candied Vanilla Cappuccino Nougat Oak Creamy Coconut

Finish

Creamy Caramel Bitter Barrel Vanilla Dry

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How does the community rate this rum?

6.7 /1016 ratings

Community Rating

Already 16 registered users have rated and tested this rum, leaving an average rating of 6.7 out of 10. A total of users have marked this rum as their favorite (9+ points).

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7.1/10

„A retasting dropped som points. ----( We had a private tasting with a Malecon representative yesterday and had a great evening. This is a lovely rum and the finish is lightly dry and bitter in a good way so I think this one could be a hit with whisky lovers.“


Aroma

Barrel Caramel Vanilla Spice Citrus

Taste

Dark chocolate Elegant Balanced Clove Caramel
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6.8/10

„Farbe: Goldbraun Geruch: Süß und flau nach Zuckerwatte, gebrannten Mandeln und Pineapple Upside Down Kuchen. Geschmack: Süß im Mund, wird dann würzig. Beim Schlucken süß, kandiert mit Vanille und Karamell und etwas Pfeffer. Abgang: Kurz mit Karamell-Aromen. 68 Punkte“


Aroma

Sweet Pineapple

Taste

Sweet Spicy Candied Vanilla Caramel

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What are the key data of the rum?

Country
Distillery
ID
RX1208
ABV
40%
Vintage
1979
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Column Still
Age
29 years
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
Under 250€
Category
Rum

Is this rum rather collected or consumed?

The RumX community has already added 31 bottles to their collections:

25

closed

5

opened

1

emptied

19.4%

Open rate

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About the Malecon distillery

The distillery Malecon is located in Panama. Rums from Malecon have been reviewed 311 times with an average of 7.1/10.


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