Matusalem Gran Reserva 15 Años <15yr 40%

Smooth, sweet, and beginner-friendly.

This Dominican rum is smooth and affable, showcasing vanilla and caramel flavors. While not complex, it's praised for beginner accessibility and cocktail mixing.



How does this rum taste?

  • Smooth and accessible
  • Pleasant vanilla and caramel notes
  • Good for mixing

The Gran Reserva 15 Años rum distilled at the Matusalem distillery in the Dominican Republic presents a blend of vanilla, caramel, and woody notes. Users appreciate its smoothness and mellow character, making it an excellent gateway rum for beginners. However, it's often described as basic and straightforward, lacking complexity and depth seen in more refined rums. Its slightly sweet palate includes caramel and vanilla with a short, unintrusive finish. Although it may not impress seasoned connoisseurs, its affordability and approachability make it suitable for casual sipping or mixing. For those seeking an uncomplicated and easy-drinking option, this rum fits the bill while following classic Cuban methods.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Vanilla Caramel Woody Honey

Taste

Vanilla Caramel Sweet Woody

Finish

Caramel Vanilla Woody Warm

How is this rum rated?

6.9/10
324 reviews
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5.8/10

"This was one of the first aged rum I tasted and definitely the first Cuban styled. So now many years after I’m quite sure that that affected my rating. Have to get it a second chance if I run into it."

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6.6/10

"Solider Discounter Rum."

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6.8/10

"Thus rum originates from Cuba but destilled and matured in the Domenican Republic today, following the old Cuban methods to the point. Beginners may want to add an icecube when enjoying this rum. It is a rum in the cheap end so don't expect too much 😊"

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7.2/10

"An absolute evergreen for me. Available almost everywhere and always at a very good price. I don't share the sometimes poor ratings here (<6). With only 5 grams of sugar (ALKO) added, in this price range, much more honest and likeable than other sugar water. I stick to it: Perfect for beginners or easy sippers."

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Details about this rum

Distillery
RumX ID
RX13
ABV
40%
Category
Column Still Rum
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Column Still
Age
&lt;15 years
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
<50€
Type of spirit
Rum
Matusalem &lt;15yr &nbsp; 40% Gran Reserva 15 Años

How is the price of this rum developing?

Ø Market value
35€

The RumX community has already added 928 bottles to their collections:

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541
opened
231
emptied
156
Open rate
42%

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About the Matusalem distillery

The Matusalem distillery is located in Dominican Republic. Rums from Matusalem have been reviewed 555 times with an average of 7.0/10.


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