Guetemala Gran Reserva 2018

Pleasant, fairly sweet rum with a strong molasses and citrus aroma. For a rum made to please novices, it is produced with skill and commitment. It is a distillate that can be useful as a stepping stone to more complex rums.

Slightly earthy nose towards the end, sweet yet hints of spicy notes on the palate. Pleasant, making me want to go in for second and thirds

Un rhum du Guatemala qui se laisse bien boire. Le nez offre des arômes de fleurs qui changent un peu de ce qu’on trouve dans le paysage hispanique. On a ce côté mielleux et caramélisé présent, mais aussi des épices, un léger boisé et des fruits secs. On retrouve en bouche le sucre, le caramel, les épices douces sur la vanille et la réglisse, un boisé légèrement rôti, les fruits secs (raisin) et une touche de notes terreuses et florales. Ces dernières notes rehaussent encore une fois le niveau du spiritueux. L’alcool n’est pas perceptible. La finale est relativement courte. Les arômes boisés et rôties sont plus persistants, donnant plus de chaleur au profil. La vanille et les fruits secs sont toujours là, suivis par cet arôme terreux et floral. Dans l’ensemble, si le côté moelleux et doux des rhums hispaniques ressort, les notes florales font la différence par rapport à d’autres cuvées du genre.

Calendrier de l'avent 2024 no9

7,8:The nose is carried by a certain sweetness that develops well-known aromas of caramel, vanilla and sweet spices, orange peel . But it doesn't stop there, as it soon intrigues with a slightly smoky, oily facet and with gingerbread biscuits. With aeration, this mild smoky touch takes on just the right amount of fullness, forming a very pleasant balance with rounder notes. This brings to mind toasted wood, coconut, dried fruits, clove, cigar and even leather. 7,8:The palate is quite complex, yet soft and rounded. It immediately envelops the palate with its sweet, suave touch, then spreads out a very tender oak cask, filled with vanilla and mild spices, some herbal touch. A few toasty notes are picked up, with cocoa powder, in a rum honey studded with sweet spices, like cinammon and some red fruits-cherry, prunes, bourbony peaches, citrus, almond, even coffee. 7,5:The finish is delicious, medium with a lightly salted caramel and roasted palate with a wisp of drieness..

I'm not conquered... but I don't really like these ron that I find too caramel and sugar. I think it will appeal to connoisseurs because you can tell it's well done.

This is a very light yet delicate rum tha I'd classify as a good rum for starters. If you like Botran this one is a must try because it lines up pretty well with the Botran line of rums. With a bit more proof i think this one would have been a winner, but still a very good rum at the price tag.

Day 10 on 24 days of rum calendar. This one is much more sugary than the Rum Nation Demara. Dark copper pour. Some oak. A little vanilla, coconut.

Typischer mittelamerikaber. Viel vanille und Karamell und süße. Im Geruch habe win wenig orange vernommen und mich gefreut das dieser hier ein wenig komplexer sein wird. Aber im Geschmack dann doch wieder Standard

Too sweet

Ich mag Guatemala Rum generell ganz gerne. Ich rieche und schmecke da immer Honig heraus, was mir gefällt. Dieser hier ist etwas frischer und floraler. Sehr rund und nicht zu süß. Lecker aber bleibt auch nicht sonderlich in Erinnerung.

Ebenfalls schöner Sipper, gute Süße und Frucht bisschen Würze. Lecker als einfacher Sipper

Opravdu decentní vůně citrusů a sušeného ovoce s trochou vanilky a karamelu. Chuťově přijatelně sladké, do citrusů a vanilky. Poměrně zajímavá kombinace. Závěr mírně nahořklý, pomerančový. Za mě spokojenost.

24 Days of Rum 2024 - Black Edition - Day 09 Erster Eindruck: sehr leicht, sehr feine Nuancen Nase: ein wenig Früchte, ansonsten Vanille und Holz Gaumen: intensive Holz- und Vanillenoten Abgang: mittellang mit Fortsetzung der Eindrücke vom Gaumen Gesamteindruck: starker Kontrast zwischen leichter Nase und kräftigem Gaumen, ansonsten beeindruckt er mich nicht besonders

Yet another sample of the 24 days of rum '24 which has a rather strong taste and nose of citruses, predominantly orange and mandarins. Nose is fresh with tropical fruits, orange peel and a little bit of alcoholic odour since the rum is only 4 YO. This renders into palate too with orange being on the front rounded in sweet vanilla taste with a bit spiciness of a pepper. Overall a delicious sample from Guatemala which is only up to 4 years old but bears more character than Zacapa.