Abuelo XII Two Oaks

Woody smoky sipper, easy and smooth

According to reviews, it tastes distinctly woody and smoky with pleasant vanilla and caramel undertones. Buyers recommend it as a smooth, approachable sipper with broad appeal.

8.0/10 165 reviews

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    How does this rum taste?

    Well-balanced flavors
    Smooth sipping experience
    Good value for price

    Reviewers love the rich woody and smoky character of Abuelo XII Two Oaks, complemented by smooth vanilla and caramel notes. Many describe it as an "easy sipper" with just the right touch of sweetness and oak complexity, ideal for both beginners and those looking to explore Panama rums. A popular choice to enjoy neat or over ice, it stands out for its balance, approachability, and excellent value.

    Aroma

    Woody Vanilla Smoky Caramel

    Taste

    Woody Sweet Smoky Vanilla

    How is this rum rated?

    8.0/10 165 reviews
    Top 26% Panama
    Top 36% Varela Hermanos

     Got this 5cl sample in my second batch from Rum Ratings Tasting Club and participated in the virtual tasting yesterday. The Abuelo XII Two Oaks is a 12yo rum stored in two different types of oak barrels. First on traditional Tennessee whiskey / bourbon casks during 11 years, and then a final storage on deep-fried casks of new American white oak. It’s produced from both molasses and sugar cane juice by Varela Hermanos. The sugar content is 24 gpl, so it’s sweet but not extremely sweet.

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    7.3 /10
    Review by: Stefan Persson

     It tasted far too sweet to not have some type of additives.

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    5.0 /10
    Review by: DJ Wolfson

     I don't normally find smoky flavors so great, but here it is very restrained and fits well into the overall picture. Clear caramel sweetness meets wood and roasted notes, round and delicious! More of a rum for beginners to advanced drinkers... the profile definitely suits my taste and it's worth trying. Solid Spaniard with high intensity despite only 40%.

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    8.0 /10
    Review by: Tim

     Though a rum in the cheaper end of the scale you still get a pretty good rum. Sweet and fruity with some smoke and wood. I like the caramel note in the profile. Draws nice curtains and the empty glass is nice after a while.

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    7.2 /10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX588
    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
    Varela Hermanos 12yr &nbsp; 40% Abuelo XII Two Oaks

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    Ø Market value
    48€

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    About the Varela Hermanos distillery

    The Varela Hermanos distillery is located in Panama. Rums from Varela Hermanos have been reviewed 1,153 times with an average of 7.5/10.

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