Malecon 20 Years - Rare Proof

Sweet vanilla, woody, lacks integration; robust but sweet.

A 20-year-old Panamanian rum with sweet vanilla and woody notes, it offers a robust character but sometimes lacks integration, featuring a predominant sweetness.

7.6/10 35 reviews

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    How does this rum taste?

    Rich sweet vanilla notes
    Robust woodiness
    Long, spicy finish

    The "20 Years - Rare Proof" rum from Malecon distillery in Panama is crafted from 1996 molasses and aged for two decades with an ABV of 48.4%. Described by users as sweet and syrupy with prominent vanilla, woody, and spicy notes, it tends to be more agreeable in flavor than the 1999 edition. However, some find the alcohol integration lacking and the rum excessively astringent and sweet. With aromas of vanilla, woody nutty caramel, and tastes of spice and brown sugar, it's a classic representation of Panamanian "Ron" style rum. While some praise its robust character and rich taste, others wish for more fruity notes and find it somewhat forgettable.

    Aroma

    Vanilla Woody Nutty Caramel

    Taste

    Sweet Vanilla Woody Spicy

    How is this rum rated?

    7.6/10 35 reviews
    Top 37% Malecon

     It’s the best one in the “Rare Proof Series” first batch. It’s seems that Panama is my favorite country when it comes to the sweet Spanish styled Ron, cause I also like “Ron Zafra”.

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    9.2 /10
    Review by: Stefan Persson

     Compared to the 1999 this one ia a lot better. Far more punch in the flavours and wood. Still on the sweet side and kind of syrupy, without it being too dominant.

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    8.3 /10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

     For 20 years this is very sharp. Sweetened although not to a massiv level. All I. All it is fine. But kind of forgettable...

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    6.5 /10
    Review by: Artur Schönhütte

     Fruity notes are hidden behind strong vanilla and sweetness. Salty cashews stand out in the taste. Too sweet overall.

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    6.2 /10
    Review by: Christoph
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX823
    ABV
    48,4%
    Category
    Column Still Rum
    Vintage
    1996
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Column Still
    Age
    20 years
    Price range
    <100€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Malecon 1996 &nbsp; 20yr &nbsp; 48,4% 20 Years - Rare Proof

    How is the price of this rum developing?

    The RumX community has already added 69 bottles to their collections:

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    Open rate
    35%
    Ø Market value
    72€

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    About the Malecon distillery

    The Malecon distillery is located in Panama. Rums from Malecon have been reviewed 510 times with an average of 7.3/10.


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