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Don José Origines Reserva Don Pancho 1983
Thirty years in the barrel and it still lands soft — that's the surprise here. The color is nearly black, but at 40% the wood stays gentle: mellow caramel, vanilla, a little dried fruit and spice, all rounded off into a long, easy finish. A few members expected more punch from the age and found it a touch tame. As a relaxed after-dinner sipper, though, it does exactly what it sets out to do.
The community says- Smooth caramel body
- Very well-integrated
- But: Tame for its age
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How does Don José Origines Reserva Don Pancho 1983 taste?
Aggregated from 21 community reviews.
Mellow 30-year Panama sipper, soft at 40% Well-aged and beautifully round, but a few tasters wanted more from three decades — the 40% keeps it mellow rather than deep. Most just settle in and sip it.
fans of soft, well-aged Panama sippers
anyone chasing bold, high-proof depth
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RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.2 sits in the “Very good” band. 95% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 4% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
71% rate it 8 or higher. 5 selected write-ups from 21 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Andi
Most helpful positive review
Schön ausgewogen
Review by Sir Diesel
Most helpful critical review
Kalender 2024
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
31.08.2024 Retasting at the GRF 2024 -—-------------------- 21.04.2017 Meeting with a few colleagues for a nice evening with good food and drinks. Notes Very dark in colour. Nose Light, light wood, roasted, dried fruit, tannins, earthy. Palate Light, light wood, roasted, tannins, dried fruit, berries, sweet, spice. Finish Short to medium, light wood, sweet, raisin, light chocolate.
Review by kondgab
Tasted at GRF 2024. This limited-edition 30-year-old Panamanian rum delivers a beautifully balanced experience centered on mellow caramel and oak, with soft fruity hints and vanilla undertones. It's approachable at 40 % ABV yet carries the elegance of a well-aged spirit—ideal for savoring neat or as a luxurious finish to a refined tasting session.
Review by Beach-and-Rum 🏖️🌴
In this rum I expected much more due to the long storage. The alcohol was nicely integrated but the rum is unfortunately relatively unspectacular. More percentages would have had a positive effect.
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Auction results 270 € – 325 €
from 2 sales, latest 02/2026
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Avg. community purchase price 202 €
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Details about Don José Origines Reserva Don Pancho 1983
A Column Still Rum from Panama, distilled by Don José, at 40%.
Community purchases
14 bottles logged by 12 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
21% opened, 2 emptied and repurchased.
What does Don José Origines Reserva Don Pancho 1983 cost?
Community paid 106–231 €.
Current best price: 349.00 € – above the typical community range.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
14 purchased · 22 tasted · 6 wishlist · as of
About the Don José distillery
The Don José distillery is located in Panama. Rums from Don José have been reviewed 261 times with an average of 7.8/10.
To Don José →Read on in the RumX Guide
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