N. Kröger Wagemut Maduro (Aficionado Collection)

This is a thick, sweet, sherry-forward rum with clear walnut and dried fruit character, often compared to a liqueur in texture and richness. One to try if you enjoy bold sweetness and distinct sherry cask finishes.

7.8  / 10  (30 reviews)

Rich, sweet, nutty, and tailor-made for cigar pairing.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • kräftige Süße und die dominanten Rosinen-Aromen
    • schöner Sherry-Einfluss, dunkle, erdige Töne
    • walnuss-Holz ist definitiv erkennbar

    Wagemut Maduro leans in with pronounced sweet raisin, walnut, and sherry notes, backed by thick, dark fruit and wood. Most folks agree it’s intensely sweet—'Dickflüssig und dunkel liegt er im Glas' (Rumbaer), with 'kräftige Süße und die dominanten Rosinen-Aromen' (Zucker und Zeste). Some pick up hints of coffee, tobacco, and dried plums, although there are gripes about it being almost liqueur-like in viscosity and sweetness. A few found the nutty, woody undertone interesting, while others feel the sugar drowns out the complexities, especially for the price. If you’re into bold, sweet rums—especially paired with a cigar—this is where Wagemut aims.

    Aroma

    Raisin Nutty Sherry Walnut

    Taste

    Sweet Walnut Woody Sherry

    How is this rum rated?

    7.8  / 10  (30 reviews)
    Top 29%

    "#5115 17.02.2025 Running some samples at home. Nose Wood, light roasted, fruits, light chocolate, faint nutts, light polish, light dried fruit. Palate Oily, round, fruits, naturally sweet, nutts, wood, light roasted, spice, light chocolate. Finish Long, wood, dried fruit, spice, faint chocolate, naturally sweet, oily, light nutts. Empty glass Wood, chocolate, raisin, light nutts, spice, faint earthy."

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    7.8 / 10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

    "My clear favorite among the new Aficionado Collection. Beautiful sherry influence, dark, earthy tones and an intense sweetness. Very nicely integrated alcohol. An ideal companion to a cigar."

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    7.7 / 10
    Review by: Oliver

    "Letzter der drei probierten „Aficionado“ und ich muss leider insgesamt sagen: nein, Niko, geschmacklich kein geiler Scheiß! Nase: volles Volumen, vollmundig, viel alter Brandy. Dazu verschiedene süße, getrocknete Früchte, hauptsächlich Dörrpflaume und Rosine, dazu getrocknete Datteln und Aprikosen. Unter allem liegt eine schwere Süße von Ahorn- und Melassesirup. Insgesamt nicht unangenehmen. 7,2 Gaumen: und schon wieder nur Zucker. Wahnsinnig süß mit Dörrpflaume und getrockneter, klebriger Dattel. Das war’s, weder der Trinidad-Rum noch das Walnussfass bekommen einer Chance. Nur etwas für Süßrumtrinker und Kröger-Fans. 2,0"

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    4.6 / 10
    Review by: Frank

    "Der Maduro ist kräftig süß, hat jedoch auch alkoholischen Punch, ist also kein absolutes Leichtgewicht. Das passt zur Idee, ihn mit einer Zigarre zu pairen. Schließlich braucht man da etwas, dass der Zigarre etwas entgegensetzen kann, aber auch gut mit ihr harmoniert – hier helfen die kräftige Süße und die dominanten Rosinen-Aromen."

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    8.5 / 10
    Review by: Zucker und Zeste
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Bottler
    Brand
    Wagemut
    RumX ID
    RX20628
    ABV
    47,6%
    Made from
    Molasses
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    N. Kröger 47,6% Wagemut Maduro (Aficionado Collection)

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    Open rate
    45%
    Ø Market value
    105€

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