FRC Ecuador (Kirsch Whisky)

Rich caramel and chocolate; divisive taste profile.

Rich chocolate and caramel notes
Nostalgic vintage appeal
Limited edition rarity
RumX community voice

The FRC Ecuador offers a vintage appeal with its rich chocolate and caramel notes, but mixed reviews cite a strong alcohol presence and an overly sweet flavor.

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Details 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
Oldman Spirits GmbH • Romero & Sons 1973   48yr   56,1% FRC Ecuador (Kirsch Whisky)

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    How does this rum taste?

    The FRC Ecuador, distilled by Romero & Sons in 1973 and independently bottled by Oldman Spirits GmbH, offers a deeply complex experience for rum enthusiasts. Aged 48 years and bottled at cask strength with an ABV of 56.1%, this limited edition showcases an aromatic profile that emphasizes caramel, vanilla, and dark chocolate. Despite its prestigious aging process, user reviews are mixed, often highlighting its pronounced sweetness and alcoholic presence. While some find its chocolaty, nutty notes appealing, others critique its overall depth and complexity. The nuanced tasting experience is divisive, with only 220 bottles available, making it a rare collector’s choice. Perfect for those seeking vintage rum experiences.

    Aroma

    Caramel Alcoholic Vanilla Chocolate

    Taste

    Dark chocolate Sweet Chocolate Nutty

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    7.6/10 28 reviews
    Top 31% Ecuador
    Top 25% Romero & Sons

    A nice surprise, a pleasant drink, alcohol well integrated. Top

    Eventuell das falsche Wort, aber noch der “angenehmste” der Reihe. Wer immer die Idee für diese Reihe hatte, sollte seinen Job abgeben.

    Here is the obviously better of the 4 barrels bottled. 50 yo or only partially, no matter. Something special these are in any case. Nose: pleasantly strong again, but still heavy and round. Fruitier than cask #22, with dried apricot added to the dark, sweetly inlaid cherry. Behind that, lots of caramel with vanilla and sweet nougat. Pipe tobacco and cherry wood come in as well as tonka bean and molasses. Liked. 8,5 Palate: oh, noticeably sweeter than #22. Brown, burnt caramel with vanilla. Sweet, slightly licoricey treacle, tonka bean and pecan. Pickled cherry and soft prune. But also flavored pipe tobacco and cherry wood. Very dense and again chocolaty. 8.4 Overall, an old rum with dense body. Chocolatey-sweet. Almost too sweet on the palate for me.

    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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    About the Romero & Sons distillery

    The Romero & Sons distillery is located in Ecuador. Rums from Romero & Sons have been reviewed 237 times with an average of 7.2/10.

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    Avg Rating: 7.2/10
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