Dark
Affordable, versatile; great for mixing cocktails.
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How does this rum taste?
The Tanduay 'Dark' Rum, crafted in the Philippines, offers a blend of distinctive flavor notes, aged for five years. With an ABV of 40%, it features a nose dominated by alcoholic tones, complemented by hints of vanilla, toffee, and leather. The palate is marked by caramel sweetness and sharpness, entwined with woody and vanilla undertones. While opinions vary, many recommend it in cocktails such as Rum Cola, emphasizing its comparability to popular light rums. Users note its affordability as a key highlight alongside some mixed impressions regarding its artificial sweetness and alcoholic intensity. Tanduay 'Dark' Rum presents itself as an accessible option for mixing, reflecting both local taste preferences and budget-friendly appeal.
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About the Tanduay distillery
The Tanduay distillery is located in Philippines. Rums from Tanduay have been reviewed 118 times with an average of 6.3/10.
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I don't think this rum is bad at all. Nice vanilla and caramel flavor. Had prepared myself for the worst after the reviews, but it didn't happen :-) I am satisfied.
Più forte, speziato e alcolico del Select, meno morbido, ma non fa schifo, si può bere senza sputare
For rum cola with kalamansis instead of lime on vacation in the Philippines, an absolute steal. Especially when you consider that a liter of rum there costs less (2€) than a 1.5 liter bottle of cola (3-4€) 😅 in my opinion it doesn't have to hide from Havana 3 & co and is definitely better even in "Cuba libre"!
A friend visited the Philippines and brought this back for me - it's what they drink there and it is cheap. So I tried it, the nose is vanilla, a bit alcohol and wood, nothing spectacular. On the tongue... Like a not as sweet and artificial made Don Papa... Could use a higher ABV, but It is already in this form better than the dreaded sweet concoction. Maybe people there like this kind of flavour? I am not so fond of the artificial vanilla note, but it is not dominant and as it is way less sweet (still sweet though) I believe I could work with this. Will have to try it in some cocktails, as Kevin for example suggests.