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Malecon 18 Years - Reserva Imperial (RX289)

Introducing the 18 Years - Reserva Imperial, a distinguished rum from Panama's Malecon distillery. This fine spirit is crafted from Molasses, distilled using a Column Still, and aged for 18 years, boasting an ABV of 40%. With vanilla, woody, fruity, caramel, and spicy notes on the nose, it delivers a palate of sweet, vanilla, barrel, spicy, and fruity flavors. Based on the RumX community's collective feedback, this rum offers a decent balance between sweet and complex notes, pleasing those who appreciate a well-rounded and versatile rum experience. Embrace the richness of Panama's rum mastery and indulge in the elegant flavors of 18 Years - Reserva Imperial.

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What does this rum taste like?

The flavor profile of 18 Years - Reserva Imperial is based on 42 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:

The Malecon Reserva Imperial, 18-year-old rum is an affordable, satisfying choice with predominant caramel notes and hints of dried fruits and green apple. A well-balanced, medal-winning rum that leans less on the sweet side and presents a nuanced oakiness to finish.

Nosing impressions

Vanilla Fruity Woody Caramel Spicy Tropical fruit Brown sugar Dark chocolate Leather Port

Taste impressions

Vanilla Sweet Barrel Fruits Mild Spicy Round Soft Bitter Oak

Finish

Woody Brown sugar Soft Spicy Sweet Chocolate Oak Buttery Cherry Supple

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How does the community rate this rum?

7.0 /1042 ratings

Community Rating

Already 42 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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8.2/10

„With a medium to long finish it still manages to surprise. Fruity with oak and a lightly smoky touch. Price to quality is very good.“


Aroma

Citrus Vanilla Fruity Banana Woody

Taste

Vanilla Clove Oak Smoky Banana
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7.0/10

„Recht kurz und einseitig. Wirklich nur vanille und Karamell gepaart mit süße. Für mich persönlich zu wenig Komplexität“


Aroma

Vanilla Caramel Spicy Brown sugar

Taste

Vanilla Sweet Creme brulee Caramel
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7.5/10

„Sehr angenehm zu trinken. Nicht so süß und für den Preis schön vielschichtig.“

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7.7/10

„Nez assez effacé, fade, bien plus agréable en bouche. Tous le contraire du 15 ans“


Aroma

Fruity Vanilla Woody Caramel Tropical fruit

Taste

Sweet Vanilla Woody Mild Round
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8.4/10

„Bin nicht enttäuscht worden. Malecon steht für runde Rums. nicht gesüßt, kernig eben. hervorragendes Preis Leistungsverhältnis. war meine 2te Flasche von Malecon. Nachtrag heute nochmal getastet, der Unterschied zum 25 jährigen ist doch größer. Der 25jährige ist komplexer, beide Top Rums“


Aroma

Fruity Saddle Dried dates Vanilla Malt

Taste

Barrel Vanilla Leather Soft Honeycomb
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7.0/10

„Voller van smaak dan superior 15y. Wel nog steeds zacht“

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7.0/10

„Der 18-jährige Malecon Reserva Imperial war insgesamt in Ordnung, die Erwartungen an diesen Rum lagen persönlich jedoch höher. Die häufig prognostizierte Frucht hat wohl den Weg in meine Flasche nicht gefunden und landete vermutlich in einer anderen. Dennoch war auch der Bereich Holz, Röstaromen und Gewürze mal etwas anderes und insgesamt ganz nett. Wer jedoch überwiegend auf eher süße Rums zurückgreift, sollte sich eher nach einer Alternative umsehen.“


Aroma

Oak Toasted Roasted Malt Vanilla

Taste

Silky Soft Oak Roasted Malt
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7.5/10

„Der Rum hat einen kräftigen Goldton. Ein ziemlich süßer und süffiger Geruch, Karamell, etwas Portwein. Im Geschmack etwas weniger süß, leicht bitter, etwas würziger. Der Abgang ist weich, etwas süßer als der Geschmack.“


Aroma

Caramel Brown sugar Port

Taste

Spicy Bitter Sharpness
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6.5/10

„Necekal jsem tak sladky. Hutny a sladky v zaveru“

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What are the key data of the rum?

Country
Distillery
ID
RX289
ABV
40%
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Column Still
Age
18 years
Price range
Under 50€
Category
Rum

Is this rum rather collected or consumed?

The RumX community has already added 90 bottles to their collections:

52

closed

24

opened

14

emptied

42.2%

Open rate

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About the Malecon distillery

The distillery Malecon is located in Panama. Rums from Malecon have been reviewed 311 times with an average of 7.1/10.


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