FRC Ecuador (Kirsch Whisky)

Smooth, sweet notes but lacks depth.

Layered flavor profile
Well-integrated alcohol
Caramel and vanilla aromas
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FRC Ecuador rum reveals caramel and dark chocolate notes, yet it faces critique for its sweetness and lack of complexity. Its 48-year age adds curiosity and distinction.

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
Brand
FRC
RumX ID
RX17310
ABV
51,8%
Vintage
1973
Bottled
2021
Cask number
#22
Made from
Molasses
Age
48 years
No. of bottles
212
Bottle volume
70cl
Oldman Spirits GmbH • Romero & Sons 1973   48yr   51,8% FRC Ecuador (Kirsch Whisky)

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    How does this rum taste?

    The FRC Ecuador (Kirsch Whisky) by Romero & Sons, bottled by Oldman Spirits, offers a layered experience with its 48-year age. Sensing sweet caramel and vanilla aromas gives way to a taste profile enriched with dark chocolate and nutty tones. This rum is often noted for its well-integrated alcohol, though opinions vary regarding its complexity and robustness. Some users found it overly sweet and lacking depth, mentioning that its age may have surpassed optimal maturity. This rum, distilled in Ecuador, is a limited edition of only 212 bottles, captured at 51.8% ABV. An intriguing choice for collectors and connoisseurs, it provides a distinctive exploration of mature Ecuadorian rum, though not universally acclaimed.

    Aroma

    Caramel Vanilla Chocolate Nutty

    Taste

    Caramel Vanilla Alcoholic Strong

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    7.4/10 26 reviews

    Nase: Süsses Getreide, pflanzlich, Kräuter, Blüten, Schwarztee, angenehm Gaumen: viel Eistee, noch nicht ganz getrockneter Stroh, Hafer, Zitrone und etwas Honig, Alkohol gut eingebunden (Flasche wurde frisch geöffnet und kann einige Kommentare zum Alkohol nicht nachvollziehen). Easy zum trinken.

    Let's see: from Ecuador, I usually expect a light, simple Spanish-style rum. However, the key data of this rum here sound much more interesting. Almost 50 years old! But in fact we don't know exactly what's in it, because the old barrel must have been topped up with rums of the same style in the 90s. But then the youngest portion is still 30 years old! Nose: very pleasant, restrained but still concentrated and round. No alcohol stings there. First I get to smell pleasant chocolate, caramel and fine vanilla. Sweetness of nougat comes in. Very dark and ripe cherry, black currant and red grape in the background. Fragrant cherry wood and flavored pipe tobacco round out. Yes, I like it well. 8.4 Palate: again, not overbearing, yet powerful. Chocolaty-sweet at first, then a slight bitter-salty note comes in before cherry wood and molasses take over. Dry vanilla and old cardboard, plus tonka bean and pecan, and tobacco can also be found behind it. In terms of fruit, maybe a dark, pickled cherry gets there. 8,2 Taken on its own, I don't find it as bad as the other reviews suggest at all. PLV is right for what it is.

    Irgendwie hab ich es heute mit Schokoladenrums. Hier in der Nase neben Schokolade noch Vanille und Karamell. Am Gaumen kommt er ziemlich kräftig rüber, auch hier schöne Schokoladen-, Karamell- und Vanillenoten.

    Ja, ne. Flach und alkoholisch. Da kauft man sich besser einen Havana Club 3. Mit dem Thema Romero bin ich dann auch durch.

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    About the Romero & Sons distillery

    The Romero & Sons distillery is located in Ecuador. Rums from Romero & Sons have been reviewed 236 times with an average of 7.2/10.

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    Avg Rating: 7.2/10
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