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

Malteco 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
  • Keep in mind: Quite sweet

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How does Malteco Malteco Seleccion 1986 taste?

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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

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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

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Pavel Spacek
Oct 20231,886 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..

Review by Michal S

Michal S
Jun 2024352 reviews
7.6/10

Nothing special. A weaker sugary drink in which you can find notes of caramel, vanilla, wood and maybe even nuts. But you'll have to search for them.

Review by Émile Shevek

Émile Shevek
Aug 2023405 reviewsItaly
8.0/10

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

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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 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 Malteco Seleccion 1986

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

BrandMalteco
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 1,060 times with an average of 7.3/10.

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