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Varela Hermanos Abuelo 12 Años (RX214)

"Savor Panama's Finest: Smooth, Rich & Unbeatable Value"

Introducing the exquisite Abuelo 12 Años, a captivating Panamanian rum, expertly crafted at the renowned Varela Hermanos distillery. Distinctly distilled from molasses using a column still, this aged rum boasts an alluring aroma of caramel, brown sugar, raisin, and woody notes, with a subtle hint of alcohol. Dive into its delightful flavors of sweet caramel, vanilla, sherry, and cocoa, catering to both beginners and discerning rum enthusiasts. The Abuelo 12 Años captures the essence of Panama's rich and smoky roasted flavors in every sip. With its well-balanced profile and remarkable affordability, it truly offers an unbeatable price-to-quality ratio. Ideal for those seeking an approachable yet indulgent experience, this rum has it all - from its hints of prunes and raisins to the subtle nuances of wood and spice in its finish. Savor the smoothness of Ron Abuelo 12 Años and let it become a staple in your rum collection. Experience a taste of Panama's finest, crafted for your enjoyment.

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What does this rum taste like?

The flavor profile of Abuelo 12 Años is based on 119 user reviews. We have compiled and summarized the community's tasting notes for you, to give you an impression of the aroma and taste of the rum.

Highlights

  • Caramel, vanilla, sherry blend
  • Smooth finish
  • Affordable, exceptional quality

Nosing impressions

Caramel Brown sugar Woody Raisin Alcoholic Vanilla Tobacco Roasted Leather Oak

Taste impressions

Sweet Caramel Vanilla Sherry Cocoa Spicy Woody Spice Dried fruit Caramelized

Finish

Sweet Spice Mild Woody Smoky Toasted Chocolate Soft Velvety Maple

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7.0 /10119 ratings

COMMUNITY RATING

Already 119 registered users have rated and tested this rum, leaving an average rating of 7.0 out of 10. A total of users have marked this rum as their favorite (9+ points).

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6.8/10

This is another of the good low cost rums out there and as time has progressed my score has gone up for this rum. In my mind very well balanced especially if you consider the price tag on it. This one I would also consider a rum for both beginners as well as those more picky in rums.


Aroma

Caramel Tobacco OrangePeal Leather Dark chocolate

Taste

Concentrated FullBodied Spice Honey Sweet
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5.9/10

I think it’s a quite mediocre rum relaying on sugar. It has definitely tastes similar to other Panama rums, but it’s weaker than the ones I like.


Aroma

Caramel Dark chocolate Vanilla

Taste

Sweet Caramel Dark chocolate Banana Oak
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7.3/10

A very sweet candidate, but a tasty one. Typical Panamanian roasted/smoky nose and flavor. Also really affordable at around 25€.


Aroma

Red fruits Brown sugar Roasted Tobacco

Taste

Caramel Vanilla Woody Smoky Sweet
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7.5/10

Solider Panamarum ohne großen Überraschungen. Wenn er lange genug im Glas ist, bekommt man zusätzlich zur Rosine, Kakao und braunem Zucker, auch eine ordentliche Ladung Röst-/Raucharomen ab (Tabak, Kaffee). Im Mund etwas süß, vor allem aber würzig, röstig und rauchig. Preis-Leistung insgesamt gut!


Aroma

Caramel Brown sugar Raisin Alcoholic Roasted

Taste

Sweet Caramel Woody Spice Dried fruit
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6.1/10

Für mich leider viel zu süß. Aber ein spannendes Destillat. Würde mir wünschen den mal ohne dosage zu probieren


Aroma

Tropical fruit OrangePeal Grapefruit Raisin

Taste

Sweet Caramel Vanilla Sherry
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7.0/10

Smell 7,5/10 Taste 7/10 Aftertaste 7/10 Image 6,5/10 (info about rum, bottle, carton-box, sugar free, marketing....) Total impression 7/10 ------------------ BTL Added sugar 👎

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6.5/10

Leicht holzig mit etwas Rauch. Angenehme Schärfe. Durch aus eine Flasche wert

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7.0/10

Sweet at the beginning but then a just a little bit bitter at the end. Taste of raisins and prunes predominantly with hints of vanilla and caramrl/nougat. In the nose you can smell raisins in rum / prunes and wood as well. It is very simillar to Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva however, with a nuances of different tones in nose and taste. Finish is medium to long in time of first tasting. Retaste: Last drops from the bottle, it is an ok rum but something that I would not be seeking to get more in the future.


Aroma

Raisin Dried fruit Fruity Roasted Woody

Taste

Dried fruit Raisin Caramel Nougat Velvety
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7.0/10

An interesting finish that I can't really pin down, well worth a second attempt.


Aroma

Sweet Smoky Oak Vanilla Roasted

Taste

Oak Caramel Smoky Spice Cocoa
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6.6/10

Misleading age statement ☝️ not minimum age

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6.5/10

Angenehmer und süffiger Spanier.


Aroma

Caramel Brown sugar Woody Roasted Raisin

Taste

Cocoa Vanilla Sweet Sherry Brown sugar
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7.0/10

Caramel Boisé


Aroma

Coconut Woody Tobacco Leather Cashews

Taste

Coconut Woody Tobacco Leather Cashews
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6.8/10

Holzig in der Nase, etwas Schokolade im Mund und Abgang.

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7.1/10

Cela faisait longtemps que je ne m’étais plus plongé dans un Ron et Selvam nous a amené cet Abuelo 12 du Panama. Au nez on sent directement le caramel. Et cela ne fait aucun doute en bouche, cela est omniprésent. C’est rond, moelleux. Cela se boit comme du petit lait. Ok c’est additivé avec un peu de sucre, c’est la raison pour laquelle il est si doux et facile à boire. Mais c’est bon, bien entouré, lors d’une belle longue soirée d’été.


Aroma

Caramel

Taste

Caramelized Sweet
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7.1/10

Very price worth


Aroma

Caramel Tropical fruit Vanilla

Taste

Vanilla Caramel Brown sugar Hazelnut Honey
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7.4/10

Pijalny i zadowalający ale bez rewelacji.


Aroma

Brown sugar Salty

Taste

Sweet Caramel
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6.0/10

Bon rhum. Au nez très agréable, effluves de caramel manifestent. Au second nez des notes de boisé apparaissent. En bouche il est doux et plutôt agréable très fruité, moelleux, le caramel reste présent. Finale très correcte se terminant sur du boisé et des notes d épices. Bon mais tout de même un peu trop sucré à la longue, dommage

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What are the specs of this rum?

Country
Distillery
ID
RX214
ABV
40%
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Column Still
Age
<12 years
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
Under 50€
Category
Rum

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The RumX community has already added 284 bottles to their collections:

155

closed

82

opened

47

emptied

45.4%

Open rate

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About the Varela Hermanos distillery

The distillery Varela Hermanos is located in Panama. Rums from Varela Hermanos have been reviewed 575 times with an average of 7.5/10.


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