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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?
Aggregated from 28 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.
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.
Anyone seeking high-ABV intensity, dry or complex funky profiles, or who dislikes sweeter, softer rums with lighter finishes.
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How is Malteco Seleccion 1986 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.0 sits in the “Very 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?
54% rate it 8 or higher. 5 selected write-ups from 28 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Roman Lelek
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..
Review by Michal S
Nic extra. Slabší cukrový nápoj, ve kterém se dají najít tóny karamelu, vanilky, dřeva a možná i oříšků. Ale budete muset hledat.
Review by Émile Shevek
The nose is welcoming with molasses, caramel, leather and slight cocoa/coffee. The palate is light and silky, with hints of caramel and barrel, in the finish coffee and some spice. Very light finish however extremely rounded. Pleasant. In the empty glass molasses, cocoa and coffee
Review by Pavel Spacek
Nice wide profile, sweet taste. Anyway I dont see any unique preferences in this rum
Review by BTHHo 🥃
Really nice rum from Malteco. A fantastic aftertaste. Excellent bouquet, long finish and incredible smoothness 💪🏻
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Market value
Avg. community purchase price 132 €
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Details about Malteco Seleccion 1986
A Column Still Rum from Panama, distilled by Bodegas de America S.A, at 40%.
Community purchases
61 bottles logged by 56 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
16% opened, 4 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Malteco Seleccion 1986?
Community paid 121–180 €.
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61 purchased · 30 tasted · 24 wishlist · as of
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 1,064 times with an average of 7.3/10.
To Bodegas de America S.A →Read on in the RumX Guide
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