Malecon 25 Years - Reserva Imperial

 This is one of those central american Rums that at least try to distinguish themself with some sort of flavor. This on rather manages itself good to create this really distinct dryness in character and comes along with dry wood and coffee aroma. I can understand why.

 #4052 A pretty good rum when looking at the price tag. Fruity and sweet with nice spices and caramel. The empty glass is really nice and has stronger caramel and some coffee notes.

 Nice drop, very suitable for beginners. And not too much sweetness.

 Ein ausgewogener und komplexer Süßrum. fruchtig-nussig in der Nase, holzig-vanillig am Gaumen. Nicht so süß wie der Duft vermuten lässt, recht lang im Abgang. Ein wirklich guter karibischer Rum, klare Kaufempfehlung.

 Very well-balanced rum. However, I don't notice any major differences to the younger vintages.

 Tasted again today, with direct comparison to the younger brother, the Malecon Imperial 18 years. The younger tastes lighter, less complex. I the rum class!

 The Cuban rum character is evident. Smooth and round. Lovely notes of caramel, wood and spices on the nose that never let up. These notes are echoed on the palate, with smoothness and roundness. Not a lot of fruit, but a caramel side that pleasantly invades the palate. The finish is not very expressive, a simple continuity of the palate that fades rather quickly.

 Taste heavy, round, rather sweet, woody, fruity and balanced, with cocoa notes. Great nose and barely pungent alcohol. Multilayered but not too complex. Just delicious and not too sweet. I have the new bottle (2021) and it doesn't say anything about the "Cuban process" like on the old bottles. I hope the rum has not been changed.