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Romero & Sons FRC Ecuador (Kirsch Whisky) 1973 48yr 56,1%

RX17247 Good Single Cask 220 bottles Under 250€
“Decades-old rum with a rich, dark-chocolate palate. Sweet yet sophisticated!”

The FRC Ecuador (Kirsch Whisky) is a 48-year-old molasses-based rum that shines with its unique blend of flavors. Selected by Oldman Spirits, this limited rum release impresses with tantalizing notes of chocolate, caramel, nuts, and fruitiness. Its smell further captivates with its distinct vanilla, spicy, and dried apricot scents. Aged in oak barrels, this cask strength Ecuadorian treasure delivers a robust and satisfying taste experience. What sets it apart is its dense, chocolaty sweetness, balanced by the warmth of pipe tobacco and cherrywood. If you relish a rum with a surprising hint of licorice and tonka bean, this is your bottle. Enjoy the rich, well-integrated alcohol notes of this pleasantly surprising rum, harking from the esteemed Romero & Sons distillery.

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How does this rum taste?

The FRC Ecuador (Kirsch Whisky) is a rich, potent rum with an inviting flavor palette. Its notes of chocolate, caramel, and aged wood dance delightfully on the palate, though some found it overly sweet. This rum, nuanced and layered, seems to best suit those with a preference for more robust profiles with a hint of fruitiness.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Caramel Vanilla Dark chocolate Alcoholic Oak Spicy

Taste

Sweet Oak Nutty Chocolate Fruity Vanilla

Finish

Cherry Sweet Prunes Cherry wood Pipe tobacco Woody

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Distillery
Brand
FRC
RumX ID
RX17247
ABV
56,1%
Vintage
1973
Bottled
2021
Cask number
#104
Made from
Molasses
Age
48 years
No. of bottles
220
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
Under 250€
Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

154 €
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About the Romero & Sons distillery

The Romero & Sons distillery is located in Ecuador. Rums from Romero & Sons have been reviewed 170 times with an average of 7.0/10.


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