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Cave Guildive Secret Nicaragua Rum 2004
Sipped neat, this is a dark, dry sipper: burnt caramel, dark chocolate, and a big hit of pecan and walnut. Distilled in 2004 and bottled by Cave Guildive at a full 66%, yet tasters keep saying the alcohol is well tucked in. One member even called the nose "Caroni-Like." A little bitter-burnt for some, but the nutty, roasted core is what people come back for.
The community says- Roasted, nutty depth
- Dark chocolate notes
- But: Slightly burnt-bitter
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How does Cave Guildive Secret Nicaragua Rum 2004 taste?
Aggregated from 18 community reviews.
Dry, roasted and nutty cask-strength sipper Most tasters rate it among the better Nicaraguans — dry, roasted and nutty with dark chocolate and dried fruit. The 66% sit well; a slight burnt bitterness is the only knock.
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How is Cave Guildive Secret Nicaragua Rum 2004 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.9 sits in the “Good” band. 88% 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?
50% rate it 8 or higher. 4 selected write-ups from 18 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by primus
Der Tropfen wird mit jedem Mal besser. Echt super dunkel, fassig mit Malz und Karamell, dunkle Schokolade. Im Hintergrund ein tolles nussiges Aroma. Habe zum zweiten Mal verkostet und das Rating nach oben korrigiert. Lecker! Update: Dritte Verkostung, wieder hochkorrigiert. Lecker!
Review by Schleepie
Nase Caroni-Like. Geschmacklich schwer, etwas dirt, holzig, geröstet, schöner, öliger Abgang. Die 66% sind super eingebunden. Top Sipper
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Einer der besseren Nicaragua Rums. Etwas zu verbrannt bitter aber eine schöne note von gebrannten Kastanien, Rosinen.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Pretty good release and I really like the roasted and nutty notes. Pretty good balance between fruits and spice.
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Details about Cave Guildive Secret Nicaragua Rum 2004
A Column Still Rum from Nicaragua, bottled by Cave Guildive, at 66%.
Community purchases
5 bottles logged by 4 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
40% opened, 2 emptied and repurchased.
5 purchased · 18 tasted · 3 wishlist · as of
About the Secret distillery
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