XM Special 12 Years

Silky, sweet, caramel with woody undertones.

Balanced sweetness and caramelly taste
Silky texture
Complex yet approachable
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The "Special 12 Years" rum offers a balanced sweetness with caramel and woody notes, complemented by its silky texture, making it approachable yet intriguing.

33.29 €

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    How does this rum taste?

    The "Special 12 Years" rum from Guyana, produced by the independent bottler XM, boasts a 40% ABV with a 12-year maturation period in molasses-derived column stills. It delivers an enticing aroma profile featuring caramel, woody notes, and hints of pineapple and plum. The tasting experience offers caramel, roasted undertones, sweetness, and a velvety texture with a woody finish. User reviews highlight its balance, with a silky texture and chocolatey nuances being notable. It is considered a satisfying entry-level rum, presenting a mixture of sweet and subtle complexities.

    Aroma

    Woody Caramel Pineapple Young wood

    Taste

    Caramel Roasted Sweet Woody

    How is this rum rated?

    7.4/10 34 reviews

    Very sweet. Comparable to the El Dorado standard range, however, somewhat lighter and more sweet.

    Könnte ein bisschen kräftiger sein, hat aber trotzdem ne schöne Komplexität zu bieten. Demerara lässt grüßen. War ein blind Sample, danke Adrian! Das blind verkosten im RumX Adventskalender dürfte interessant werden. 😅

    Holz und Zucker wechseln sich in der Nase mit sehr süßer Ananas ab. Der Geschmack überzeugt eher durch seine seidige Konsistenz denn dem Geschmack an sich. Vor allem dunkle Schokolade.

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX1895
    ABV
    40%
    Category
    Column Still Rum
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Column Still
    Age
    12 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <50€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    XM 12yr &nbsp; 40% Special 12 Years

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