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Destilería Colombiana Dictador 12 Years (RX42)

Indulge in Dictador 12: Smooth, Nutty Colombian Elixir

Discover the unique and captivating flavor profile of Dictador 12 Years rum, crafted with the finest expertise at the Destilería Colombiana distillery in Colombia. This exceptional rum, distilled from molasses using a combination of Pot and Column Still, is aged to perfection for 12 years, boasting an ABV of 40%. Experience the harmonious blend of bold coffee and walnut notes, underpinned by the sweetness of caramel and vanilla, creating an intriguing bottle that delights the senses. Immerse yourself in the woody aroma, enveloped with hints of coffee, caramel, and walnut, that give this rum its distinct character. Perfect for beginners and rum enthusiasts alike, the Dictador 12 Years rum promises a smooth and easy drinking experience. The rich and balanced flavor palate, combined with the natural honey-like sweetness, leaves you longing for more. Whether enjoyed neat or as part of a delectable cocktail, this rum never fails to impress. Treat yourself to the exceptional, nutty taste of Dictador 12 Years rum, and unlock a world of exquisite flavor with every sip. Don't miss out on this remarkable rum that captures the essence of Colombia's rich heritage in its distinctive taste. Keywords: Dictador 12 Years, Colombian rum, Destilería Colombiana, coffee, walnut, vanilla, caramel, nutty taste, smooth, Pot and Column Still, Molasses, aged rum.

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What does this rum taste like?

The flavor profile of Dictador 12 Years is based on 247 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:

Dictador 12 Years offers a unique, well-rounded Colombian rum experience with its nutty, coffee-infused profile. While some find its sweetness delightful, others describe it as overpowering. Its honey-like finish pleases many, but its strong taste isn't everyone's cup of tea — a polarizing rum worth trying.

Reasons to buy

  • Smooth and easy drinking experience
  • Bold coffee and walnut notes
  • Rich, balanced flavor palate

Nosing impressions

Coffee Vanilla Caramel Woody Walnut Honey Sweet Roasted Dark chocolate Cocoa

Taste impressions

Coffee Caramel Walnut Vanilla Nutty Sweet Woody Alcoholic Oak Cocoa

Finish

Woody Walnut Warm Cocoa Nutty Dark chocolate Chocolate Coffee Soft Caramel

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How does the community rate this rum?

7.0 /10247 ratings

Community Rating

Already 247 registered users have rated and tested this rum, leaving an average rating of 7.0 out of 10. A total of 4 users have marked this rum as their favorite (9+ points).

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6.7/10

„Had a very nice Dictador tasting this Sunday and this is the first one of the six. Despite this one being a young rum from the destillery it still manages to be very complex with a very nice nose and palate. The vanilla is perfectly matched with the rest and the finish is long and has a bit of smoke to it. All in all a very good price tag for this bottle. This bottle won gold at the International Rum Expert Panel 2010.“


Aroma

Intense Caramel Honey Coffee Burnt

Taste

Soft Round Caramel Cocoa Honey
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8.1/10

„Mhh I like this because it's very unique. It has a spicy nose and pallet that most people seem to identify as coffee, but for me its Maggi, which is a food spice concentrate. Sounds weird but it's great with a nice natural honey-like sweetness.“


Aroma

Maggi Woody Honey

Taste

Walnut Caramel Woody
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7.3/10

„Very sweet for the stated sugar content of less than 1g. Bin so far always assumed that it is a sweetened rum. Beautiful aroma and a good PLV.“


Aroma

Cocoa Woody Honey Vanilla Dried fruit

Taste

Walnut Fruity Sherry Cocoa Coffee
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6.9/10

„Buuh very unspectacular boring Rum. No fruits found there, only nuts, roasted aromas, wood, sweet caramles and a bit licorice. The alcohol is very present for the 40% only“


Aroma

Coffee Vanilla Caramel Woody Roasted

Taste

Sweet Caramel Coffee Walnut Nutty
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6.0/10

„Raisin/walnut/sherry/honey and a slight inherent sweetness.... that with the 1g sugar per liter irritates me a bit because it feels sweeter.“


Aroma

Honey Sweet Caramel Vanilla Caramelized

Taste

Sweet Sherry Caramel Raisin Alcoholic
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6.5/10

„A bit of fruitiness would do it good.Overall very earthy/roasty.For me the flavor profile is a bit too one-sided.“


Aroma

Coffee Dark chocolate Roasted Caramelized Oak

Taste

Coffee Nutty Sweet Cocoa Woody
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4.0/10

„A walnut dipped in coffee!“


Aroma

Mocha Young wood Nutty Dried apricot Vanilla

Taste

Cappuccino Young wood Pecan Walnut Coconut
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1.0/10

„Horrible !“


Aroma

Caramelized Sweet Brown sugar Maple

Taste

Sweet Licorice Smoky
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7.5/10

„coffee and fine“


Taste

Coffee Leather
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7.0/10

„Walnuts all the way, whether it is 👃 or 👅. Everything else is irrelevant, maybe I should mention it is a little bit alcoholic on the 👅. I cannot think that such taste of walnuts can be done naturally. This must be artificially added by non-natural processes and non-natural conpounds. It is medium sweet with short to medium finish.“


Aroma

Nutty Walnut Sweet Sugar Coffee

Taste

Nutty Walnut Sweet Sugar Nougat
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7.3/10

„This one is great for beginners i think. It's not too sweet imo. This one still has the coffee flavors that are typical to Dictador rums.“


Taste

Coffee Caramel Spice
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4.4/10

„At first moment I thought I had a coffee liqueur in the glass! Nose: super mild and one-sided after walnut and coffee. Walnut but very clear and defined. Mouth: Tastes like liqueur with 32% again with coffee and walnut. Finish: again the familiar notes and no surprise. A very homogeneous "drink". But too sweet and artificial for my taste.“


Aroma

Coffee Vanilla Walnut Sweet Cinnamon

Taste

Coffee Walnut Nutty Sweet Cocoa
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7.9/10

„The smell is spicy and sweet (vanilla), somewhat medicinal. A taste of vanilla, slightly alcoholic, a bit of cherry.“


Aroma

Sweet Spicy Medicinal Vanilla

Taste

Vanilla Cherry
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4.6/10

„like super sweet coffee liquor. barely a rum.“


Aroma

Coffee Milk chocolate Sugar Burnt sugar

Taste

Sweet Sugar Coffee Caramel
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6.5/10

„For cake or dessert I find him okay! But overall too weak to arouse any emotions! The coffee / chocolate notes predominate.“


Aroma

Dark chocolate Coffee Creme brulee

Taste

Thin Diluted Coffee Roasted Chocolate

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What are the key data of the rum?

Country
ID
RX42
ABV
40%
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Pot and Column Still
Age
<12 years
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
Under 50€
Category
Rum

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The RumX community has already added 534 bottles to their collections:

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About the Destilería Colombiana distillery

The distillery Destilería Colombiana is located in Colombia. Rums from Destilería Colombiana have been reviewed 916 times with an average of 7.5/10.


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