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Dictador Rima 1 1997
If you like your rum dark, roasty and coffee-forward, this Colombian single cask lands squarely in that lane. Lots of coffee and dark chocolate, some walnut, a peppery bite and an oily body — one taster caught pipe tobacco and old wood too. The 50% gives it more grip than the standard Dictadors, though several members wished for a touch more punch. Roasty and spanish-style, not fruity.
The community says- Coffee & dark cocoa
- Oily body
- But: Narrow range
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How does Dictador Rima 1 1997 taste?
Aggregated from 14 community reviews.
Roasty, coffee-and-chocolate Colombian sipper Warmer and more interesting than the regular line thanks to the higher proof, but it stays inside a narrow roasty-nutty lane. Enjoyable, rarely thrilling; one member suspects it's sweetened.
fans of dark, coffee-and-cocoa Spanish-style rum
anyone chasing fruit, funk or a long finish
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How is Dictador Rima 1 1997 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.9 sits in the “Good” band. 100% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
64% rate it between 6 and 8. 4 selected write-ups from 14 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Tim
Most helpful positive review
Compared to other Dictador rums, this single cask reminds me very much of a travelers rum from Belize. Great and round flavors that make a delicious Spanish rum. The nutty, toasty and brown flavors and spices are dominant, followed by faint fruit. Round and spicy in the mouth at 50%, a little peppery, a few percent more would have been appropriate. Overall a solid rum, although the price is a little high.
Review by Jakob
Most helpful mixed review
Thanks to the somewhat increased alcohol content and the barrel influences somewhat more exciting than the standard bottlings, without really being able to inspire. The aromatic spectrum remains narrowly limited to typical notes of the Spanish style, without setting a particular highlight. Can not really inspire me, unfortunately.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
06.02.2023 Another set of Dictador samples for home tasting. Colour Dark to very dark. Nose Fresh, light wood, faint varnish, light nutts, faint chocolate, faint honey, light coffee. Palate Light wood, medium intense, light coffee, spice, light ginger, cherry, light cinnamon, faint orange. Finish Medium long, light wood, faint roasted, dried fruit, faint caramel, spice, light cherry, light chocolate. The extra % in the ABV raises the bar a bit.
Review by Johannes
Schone Walnuss Note, mehr Fasseinfluss, aber sicher auch gesüßt.
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Avg. community purchase price 68 €
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Details about Dictador Rima 1 1997
A Column Still Rum from Colombia, distilled by Destilería Colombiana, at 50%.
Community purchases
7 bottles logged by 7 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
14% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
7 purchased · 15 tasted · 3 wishlist · as of
About the Destilería Colombiana distillery
The Destilería Colombiana distillery is located in Colombia. Rums from Destilería Colombiana have been reviewed 1,912 times with an average of 7.5/10.
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