Malecon 20 Years - Rare Proof - Small Batch Distilled

A well-crafted Panama rum with sweet, oaky flavors, hints of chocolate, but a notably short finish.

8.3  / 10  (25 reviews)

Sweet, smooth, but quickly fades.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Rich vanilla and caramel notes
    • Smooth, sweet flavor profile
    • Great for rum novices

    The "20 Years - Rare Proof - Small Batch Distilled" Rum from the Malecon distillery in Panama takes you on a journey through layers of vanilla, caramel, and rich oak. Aged for 20 years and boasting an ABV of 48.4%, this rum is a perfect starting point for those venturing beyond 40% alcohol. Its sweet profile is accented by chocolate and spices, promising a well-rounded experience. While its finish is notably short, its palate offers a complex array of sweet and fruity notes, making it ideal for new and seasoned rum drinkers alike.

    Aroma

    Vanilla Caramel Oak Fruits

    Taste

    Sweet Oak Vanilla Chocolate

    How is this rum rated?

    8.3  / 10  (25 reviews)
    Top 13% Panama
    Top 10% Malecon

    "Tastes a lot like the 1996 version, but less powerful flavors and a little sweeter. I prefer the 1996 version. The nose is fruity and woody with aromas of vanilla and oak. At the palate and during the rather long finish it’s complex, sweet, fruity and spicy with flavors of vanilla and oak."

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    8.6 / 10
    Review by: Stefan Persson

    "Not uninteresting. Pleasantly woody, but also perfumed. I could imagine it perfectly with a cigar."

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    7.6 / 10
    Review by: Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓

    "A relatively elaborate profile for a Hispanic-style rum, with quite a few strings to its bow. The nose evokes something fairly sweet but with a modicum of character, including toffee, caramel, spices, a little wood, dried fruit and chocolate on a bourbon influence. A rather engaging nose at first glance. The attack on the palate still shows a kind of sweet roundness with caramel and chocolate, but the spices, oak, coffee, walnuts, chilli and cinnamon give it that peachy edge that suits this type of profile so well. The above-average alcohol level is not at all disturbing, on the contrary. However, the finish shows the limits of this type of profile, with a length that is far too short on the palate. Overall, we find the same archetype, but with slightly more toasted and dried fruit notes. A pleasant rum that allows sugar lovers to make a smooth transition to richer profiles."

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    8.0 / 10
    Review by: TheRhumhoe

    "Another big surprise. Unfortunately the finish is too short and maybe a tad too sweet for me. A great rum overall. "

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    8.9 / 10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX6238
    ABV
    48,4%
    Category
    Column Still Rum
    Vintage
    1999
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Column Still
    Age
    20 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <100€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Malecon 1999 &nbsp; 20yr &nbsp; 48,4% 20 Years - Rare Proof - Small Batch Distilled

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    5
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    4
    Open rate
    17%
    Ø Market value
    62€

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    About the Malecon distillery

    The Malecon distillery is located in Panama. Rums from Malecon have been reviewed 509 times with an average of 7.3/10.


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