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Malecon 13 Years - Rare Proof 2003
Burnt sugar, toffee and candied fruit up front, with a smoky wood note running underneath — classic sweet Panama, but the 50.5% keeps it from turning cloying. Most tasters find it round and sippable despite the proof, though several note it thins out toward the end and stays fairly simple: sweet, smoky, a little fruit. Fans of the Rare Proof line keep coming back for the balance and the value.
The community says- Balanced sweetness
- High ABV helps
- But: Not complex
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How does Malecon 13 Years - Rare Proof 2003 taste?
Aggregated from 43 community reviews.
Sweet, smoky Panama sipper with real balance Most owners rate it a well-balanced, sweet Panama sipper that punches above its price — the caveat being it's more easy-going than complex, and the finish fades fast.
fans of sweet, soft Spanish-style Panama rum
drinkers chasing complexity or a long finish
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How is Malecon 13 Years - Rare Proof 2003 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.0 sits in the “Very good” band. 79% 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?
51% rate it 8 or higher. 4 selected write-ups from 43 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Tim
This rum from Panama is very similar to the sweet rums from the Dominican Republic. Very fruity and caramel nose, with an inevitable smoky note. In the mouth sweet, mild and round, the 50% is not noticeable. However, the mouthfeel is not really complex: sweet, smoky and some fruit. Overall impression nevertheless quite good, especially the price-quality ratio.
Review by Portman
Crassly good rum for this price! Beautiful dried fruit, lots of freshness, well-integrated sweetness and pleasant finish. Gladly again!
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
With this rum you get bang for your buck. Lots of flavour in a well balanced rum at a nice ABV. Fruity and sweet as it always is with Malecon and also the wood and spices. I'm not sure, but I think I sensed a hint of leather in there as well Price to quality is very good.
Review by Stefan Persson
I’m not a big fan of the Spanish styled Ron, but I like the Rare Proof series from Malecon. I believe it depends on the rich taste and that the sweetness is very good balanced with the quite high ABV. This one isn’t the best of them, but certainly a very good one anyway.
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Avg. community purchase price 40 €
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Details about Malecon 13 Years - Rare Proof 2003
A Column Still Rum from Panama, at 50,5%.
Community purchases
76 bottles logged by 69 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
36% opened, 11 emptied and repurchased.
What does Malecon 13 Years - Rare Proof 2003 cost?
Community paid 36–60 €.
Current best price: 41.90 € – within the typical community range.
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76 purchased · 46 tasted · 55 wishlist · as of
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