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4ECF70CE-3F6F-4B6F-A454-16CC6DB21B66Panama Bodegas de America S.A
Malteco Seleccion 1986 bottle
Bottle
Aged rum · 30 years · 40%

Malteco Seleccion 1986

A newcomer-friendly, long-aged Paraguayan sipper that leans sweet and ultra-smooth. Expect caramel, vanilla, light molasses, soft oak, coffee and gentle spice. RumX members enjoy it neat as an easy, relaxing dessert-style rum.

The community says
  • Very smooth
  • Sweet caramel vanilla
  • But: Quite sweet

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How does Malteco Seleccion 1986 taste?

Summarized by AI from community reviews.

Silky, sweet and easygoing 30-year sipper Highly praised for its silky texture, caramel‑vanilla sweetness and gentle oak. A smooth, relaxing sipper that impresses with balance rather than intensity, especially appealing to fans of softer, sweet profiles.

Perfect for

Those who prefer smooth, sweet sippers with caramel, vanilla and gentle oak, and want an easygoing, long-aged rum to drink neat without alcohol burn.

Less suitable for

Anyone seeking high-ABV intensity, dry or complex funky profiles, or who dislikes sweeter, softer rums with lighter finishes.

Experience level · Novice (2/5)

Style & occasion: Mature & oakySweet & dessertSipping neat

Full aroma profile Aroma families · nose & palate · top aromas
Flavor profile
Sweet & dessert
Spice
Dried fruit
Roasted & dark
Fruit
Funk & ester
Vegetal & floral

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What does the community say?

8.0/10 Very good

28 community reviews
5 selected write-ups on this page, all of them in the RumX app

Top 24% of Panama rumsTop 8% at Bodegas de America S.A

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Distribution of all 28 ratings
9–10 29%
8–9 25%
7–8 46%
6–7 0%
5–6 0%
4–5 0%
0–4 0%

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Review by BTHHo 🥃

Most helpful positive review

BTHHo 🥃
Dec 2023242 reviewsDenmark
9.2/10

Really nice rum from Malteco. A fantastic aftertaste. Excellent bouquet, long finish and incredible smoothness 💪🏻

Review by Pavel Spacek

Most helpful mixed review

Pavel Spacek
Oct 20231,881 reviewsCzech
7.8/10

Nice wide profile, sweet taste. Anyway I dont see any unique preferences in this rum

Review by Roman Lelek

Roman Lelek
Roman Lelek
Feb 2024164 reviewsCzech
8.6/10

Nosing is about sweet caramel and vanilla, Taste is very smooth and the alcohol is just in the background. I can feel tones of wood and spices. But from my personal point of view it’s worth trying only if you are the same age as the rum. My wife thought that it’s some cheap rum for some low price..

Community shelf

61 bottles logged by 56 collectors.

Both drunk and collected.

16% opened, 4 emptied.

51 sealed 6 open 4 emptied

What did the community pay for Malteco Seleccion 1986?

Community paid 121–180 €.

Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 132 €. Full price & collection history in RX+ ›

61 purchased · 30 tasted · 24 wishlist · as of

Details about Malteco Seleccion 1986

A Column Still Rum from Panama, distilled by Bodegas de America S.A, at 40%.

CountryPanama
CategoryColumn Still Rum
Raw materialSugar cane juice
DistillationColumn Still
ABV40%
Age30 years
Vintage1986
Limited edition1,700 bottles

About the Bodegas de America S.A distillery

The Bodegas de America S.A distillery is located in Panama. Rums from Bodegas de America S.A have been reviewed 1,058 times with an average of 7.3/10.

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Rating guide

Every score is the median of members’ ratings, from 0 to 10. A 7 is already a recommendation to buy.

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