Abuelo XV Oloroso <14yr 40%
Rich sherry notes with a sweet finish.
Abuelo XV Oloroso offers a sweet, sherry-rich profile with notes of honey and wood. Its sherry influence is both praised and critiqued for overshadowing the base distillate.
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How does this rum taste?
- Rich sherry influence
- Complex flavor profile
- Smooth, medium-long finish
Abuelo XV Oloroso is a premium rum from Panama, crafted at the Varela Hermanos distillery. Distilled from molasses using a column still and aged for less than 14 years, this rum captivates with prominent sherry notes, accompanied by honey, dried fruit, and woody accents. Its sweet, sherry-forward palate finishes medium-long with hints of tobacco and leather. Some users appreciate the rich complexity and sherry influence, while others note a sweet, syrupy finish, with natural sweetness akin to 44 g/l. A touch of smokiness adds depth, though some feel the original distillate is overshadowed by the Oloroso cask finish. Ideal for those favoring sweet and fruity rums, despite occasional criticism of added sugar and relatively low ABV.
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The Varela Hermanos distillery is located in Panama. Rums from Varela Hermanos have been reviewed 975 times with an average of 7.5/10.
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Stefan Persson
Jun 20, 2024
"Got a sample of this in my second batch from Rum Ratings Tasting Club and participated in the virtual tasting yesterday. The Abuelo XV Oloroso is 15 years old and is first matured in American oak casks to be finished in Oloroso Sherry casks. Overall it’s very sweet, natural or not, read somewhere that a hydrometer test gave 44 gpl. The finish is medium long. "
Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Mar 1, 2023
"I like the cask finish though I would have loved a higher ABV. Fruity and sweet with an oily palate. I like the light smoky touch in the finish. Price to quality is very good in my mind."
Gregor
Mar 31, 2024
"Sehr starker olorosso Einfluss. Das eigendestillat kommt leider nicht stark durch. Die süße ist angenehm und nicht zu stark."
LukaŽiga
Aug 25, 2024
"8:On the nose, we get some nice accents of prune and tobacco in addition to the more classic caramel and vanilla. After airing, more dried fruits come out, orange appears and some roasted notes as a bit ashy impression is felt. This rum is fresh and well balanced on the nose. 8,5:On the palate, the attack is soft and the sugar takes up a lot of space. However, freshness remains, which helps to avoid extreme sweetness. Orange, vanilla and rancio are the dominant aromas here. 8:The finish is fairly long. It is driven by notes of vanilla, followed quickly by tobacco and rancio. Smoooooth...."