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Romero & Sons FRC Ecuador (Kirsch Whisky) 1973 50yr 50,4%

RX17309 Good Single Cask Under 250€
“Smooth, sweet, with subtle fruit and chocolate notes. Enjoyable sipping.”

The FRC Ecuador (Kirsch Whisky) offers a unique, decades-aged rum experience produced from sugar cane juice at the Romero & Sons distillery in Ecuador. Selected and bottled by Oldman Spirits GmbH, it carries a striking aroma, featuring caramel, chocolate, oak, and vanilla, and a complex taste profile that blends alcoholic, nutty, oak, spice, and chocolate notes. This 50-year-old, cask strength rum, with an ABV of 50.4%, offers a distinct touch of sophistication and intensity. With a hint of vanilla and a Column Stil profile, it is ideal for those seeking a rich, unique rum drinking experience. It works best when sipped slowly or enjoyed with cola and ice.

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How does this rum taste?

A controversial, sweet, and surprisingly flat Ecuadorian rum with a touch of oxidation; its long aging yields subtle wood and citrus notes, yet falls short of expectations for some, leading to mixed feelings about its value and complexity.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Caramel Chocolate Oak Vanilla Nutty Herbal

Taste

Alcoholic Oak Nutty Caramel Dark chocolate Sweet

Finish

Sweet Nutty Alcoholic Woody Roasted Dark chocolate

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Distillery
Brand
FRC
RumX ID
RX17309
ABV
50,4%
Vintage
1973
Bottled
2023
Cask number
#36
Made from
Sugar cane juice
Age
50 years
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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