Cadenhead‘s Dictador 1980

Rare, complex rum with a charming, balanced finish.

Complex, layered aromas
Unique whisky-like finish
Limited, collectible release
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This rum delivers a vibrant, well-balanced profile with notes of caramel, toasted spices, and subtle fruity richness. Our RumX community loves its mix of savory and sweet nuances, culminating in a finish that intriguingly hints at whisky character.

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    How does this rum taste?

    Dictador is a rare, limited edition Colombian rum aged for 39 years, offering a complex sensory journey. Our community highlights aromas of caramel, brown sugar, raisin, toasted notes, and coffee, while the palate unfolds with oily caramel, nuts, and prunes. RumX members appreciate its surprising balance, with hints of savory nuances and a whisky-like finish that keeps the experience fresh despite minimal wood influence. With only 282 bottles available, it’s a unique offering for collectors and enthusiasts who enjoy exploring both tradition and innovation in fine spirits.

    Aroma

    Caramel Brown sugar Coffee Raisin

    Taste

    Nutty Caramel Oily Raisin

    How is this rum rated?

    8.2/10 15 reviews
    Top 14% Colombia
    Top 19% Destilería Colombiana

    14.12.2023 Retasting this one and it's still an amazing release. Despite the bottle being almost empty it has retained its beautiful flavour and balance. Would love one on my shelf but it's a bit expensive ☺️ ------------- This is a great rum with a long time in the barrel. Despite the age the wood is not super dominating and that makes this a very well balanced rum. The nose it lightly fruity and brown sugar with clear caramel right off the bat. After resting you get toasted wood and light coffee notes. The palate is very well balanced, oily and continues where the nose left off. Fruity with caramel in the front followed by nuts, chocolate, wonderful brown sugar and toasted wood. The finish is medium to long with spices, wood, cocoa and raisin. There is a light salty touch in the finish.

    I just love it...over and over again. Sure, one of the sweeter candidates, almost sticky and quite pricey. But I really like what it develops with oxygen and time in the open bottle.

    Pretty nice old Spanish styled rum. Heavy on the caramel and coffee flavours. Probably sweetened too. But still nice.

    Oh my god, what is that! It tastes like if tou drink soil. Or chinese alternative medicine liquid. Or cordyceps. Sooo sweet on first taste but then comes soil, soil... you dont like to drink it once more. But I need to say that I have not drunk a rum like this one.

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    RumX ID
    RX6204
    ABV
    59,9%
    Category
    Pot & Column Still Rum
    Vintage
    1980
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot and Column Still
    Age
    39 years
    No. of bottles
    282
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Cadenhead‘s • Destilería Colombiana 1980   39yr   59,9% Dictador

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    About the Destilería Colombiana distillery

    The Destilería Colombiana distillery is located in Colombia. Rums from Destilería Colombiana have been reviewed 1,533 times with an average of 7.5/10.

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