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S.B.S Panama 2002
Sipped neat it's a classic, easy-going Panama: caramel, vanilla and cedar wood up front, with a little tropical fruit and light citrus behind. At 59% the alcohol shows early but settles, and a few tasters found it "somewhat harsh" until it rested in the glass. One member also rated it a good Old Fashioned base. Pleasant and mellow, just not a complex pour.
The community says- Well-integrated 59% ABV
- Cedar and vanilla
- But: Not very complex
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How does S.B.S Panama 2002 taste?
Aggregated from 19 community reviews.
Mellow, woody Panama with caramel and vanilla Most tasters land around good-but-not-exciting: smooth caramel, vanilla and cedar from 21 years in oak, though several call it accessible rather than complex.
People who like soft, oaky Panama rums with caramel and vanilla
Anyone chasing complexity or bold, funky character
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How is S.B.S Panama 2002 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.7 sits in the “Good” band. 94% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 5% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
79% rate it between 6 and 8. 4 selected write-ups from 19 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by cigares
A rum tasted at the GRF in 2024, S.B.S. Masterclass. A nose of cedar wood with tropical fruit, vanilla and caramel. The palate is marked by alcohol at first, then cedarwood, caramel and vanilla. The finish is moderately long, with caramel and stewed fruit. A good rum, well selected but not very complex.
Review by Basti
Fair evaluation. Tasted as part of the S.B.S. tasting. For me, a classic rum from Panama. On the nose and also on the palate, mainly caramel, vanilla and wood. Very accessible, but not particularly exciting.
Review by David Graf
Für mich der bisher beste Rum des Herbstreleases 2024 von S.B.S. Alkohol sehr gut eingebunden, Vanille, Karamell und Holz im Mittelpunkt; sehr angenehmer Abgang.
Review by Johannes
Very good value for money for a 22 year old rum!
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Details about S.B.S Panama 2002
A Column Still Rum from Panama, bottled by 1423 World Class Spirits, at 59%.
Community purchases
5 bottles logged by 5 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
40% opened, 1 emptied and repurchased.
5 purchased · 19 tasted · 3 wishlist · as of
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