Malecon 12 Years - Reserva Superior 12yr 40%

Sweet vanilla, caramel, woody, slightly sharp.

Malecon 12 Years delivers a sweet vanilla and caramel flavor, with a woody undertone. While considered sharp by some, it offers good balance and decent value.



How does this rum taste?

  • Sweet vanilla aroma
  • Affordable price
  • Balanced flavors

The Malecon 12 Years Reserva Superior Rum, distilled in Panama from molasses using a column still and aged for 12 years, exhibits prominent notes of caramel and vanilla with hints of dried fruit and raisin. Its taste carries vanilla, caramel, and woody undertones, with a noticeable sharpness and alcoholic kick. The rum's aroma is sweet and inviting, though some find it lacking complexity and being somewhat sharp. Best suited for those seeking a mid-range rum for casual sipping or mixing, it offers decent value and approachability, particularly for beginners. While the rum may not be the most exceptional or distinctive, it holds its ground for a well-balanced and accessible choice in the marketplace.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Caramel Vanilla Dried fruit Raisin

Taste

Vanilla Caramel Woody Alcoholic

Finish

Spicy Woody Tobacco Toffee

How is this rum rated?

6.7/10
47 reviews
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7.8/10

"At the price this rum comes at it is a great rum. Also a rum good for beginners and mixer if needed. "

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6.1/10

"For 40% very alcoholic sharp. Otherwise, a classic, unspectacular "rum".See but not why I should buy the, there are a lot of better alternatives for the same price."

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7.3/10

"Sehr ausgewogen und einfach süffig. Nichts spektakuläres oder in Erinnerung bleibendes aber für das Glas am Abend gut geeignet."

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6.9/10

"Schöne Aromen aber ein wenig flach und kurz"

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
RumX ID
RX380
ABV
40%
Category
Column Still Rum
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Column Still
Age
12 years
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
<50€
Type of spirit
Rum
Malecon 12yr &nbsp; 40% 12 Years - Reserva Superior

How is the price of this rum developing?

Ø Market value
26€

The RumX community has already added 68 bottles to their collections:

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43
opened
16
emptied
9
Open rate
37%

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About the Malecon distillery

The Malecon distillery is located in Panama. Rums from Malecon have been reviewed 442 times with an average of 7.2/10.


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