Romero & Sons FRC Ecuador (Kirsch Whisky) 1973 50yr 56,1%

Aged rum lacking expected complexity and depth.

Distilled and aged for 50 years, this Ecuadorian rum presents vanilla and chocolate notes but is noted by users as too sweet and flat with significant alcohol presence.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Rich vanilla aroma
    • Chocolate undertones
    • Rare, limited edition

    The FRC Ecuador (Kirsch Whisky) is a rare, cask-strength rum from the Romero & Sons distillery. Distilled in 1973 and aged for 50 years, it showcases notes of vanilla, chocolate, and caramel in its aroma, while the palate features spicy, chocolate, nutty, and oak undertones. Despite its impressive aging process and limited availability of just 195 bottles, reviews suggest it falls short in complexity and overall satisfaction, with some describing it as too sweet and flat. The alcohol presence is notable, with some users finding it harsh. While possessing an appealing chocolate note, expectations of depth from its significant age are not fully met, according to users.

    Most frequently mentioned flavors

    Aroma

    Vanilla Caramel Dark chocolate Alcoholic

    Taste

    Spicy Nutty Dark chocolate Sweet

    Finish

    Alcoholic Nutty Sweet Woody

    How is this rum rated?

    7.1/10
    20 reviews
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    3.8/10

    "Franconian Tasting Gang If only with cola and ice. Edit: Unfortunately I have to retract this statement. I think it's pretty much the only rum and coke I've ever thrown away because I couldn't get it down."

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    6.8/10

    "Sugar, musty wood, herbs - unfortunately not much fun."

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    7.0/10

    "Gefällt mir besser als RX17309 und RX17310, ist aber immer noch enttäuschend. Vielleicht auch einfach nicht mein bevorzugter Stil."

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    7.6/10

    "Phew, I really expected more. Regardless of the data of the rum, which sound interesting at first, quite "sober" considered: Alcoholic, flat, column style, a little more flavor compared to the others, chocolate, some barrel."

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Brand
    FRC
    RumX ID
    RX17220
    ABV
    56,1%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    1973
    Bottled
    2023
    Cask number
    #80
    Made from
    Sugar cane honey
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    50 years
    No. of bottles
    195
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <100€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Oldman Spirits GmbH • Romero & Sons 1973 &nbsp; 50yr &nbsp; 56,1% FRC Ecuador (Kirsch Whisky)

    How is the price of this rum developing?

    Ø Market value
    73€

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    About the Romero & Sons distillery

    The Romero & Sons distillery is located in Ecuador. Rums from Romero & Sons have been reviewed 209 times with an average of 7.1/10.


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