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Centenario 12 Años Gran Legado
Anyone who likes soft, sweet Spanish-style rum to open a tasting or sip after dinner will get on with this Costa Rican column-still 12. Expect caramel, honey and a little coconut, with a vanilla roundness that tastes sweetened. Most tasters call it easy and pleasant but not memorable — one described it as "sweet and round" with a warm, slightly alcoholic finish.
The community says- Soft and mild
- But: Tastes sweetened
- But: Unremarkable
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How does Centenario 12 Años Gran Legado taste?
Aggregated from 100 community reviews.
Mild, sweet, easy-going Spanish-style sipper Most find it mild, sweet and easy to drink, good for starting a tasting — but round to the point of forgettable, with a sweetness several read as added sugar.
People who like soft, sweet Spanish-style sippers
Anyone wanting dry, bold rum or avoiding sugar
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How is Centenario 12 Años Gran Legado rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 6.8 sits in the “Pleasant” band. 30% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 3% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
Community voices
What does the community say?
80% rate it between 6 and 8. 8 selected write-ups from 100 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Maxi
Nach dem 9 er kommt nun der 12 er Centenario zur Verkostung. Geruchlich sehr ähnlich. Vanille, Karamell, Butter und Gebäck. Geschmacklich dann doch schon deutlich anders. Neben Vanille und Karamell zeigen sich nun auch nussigen und hölzerne Aromen sowie ein leichter Anflug von Orangenschalen. Im Vergleich zum 9 er weniger verwässert aber immer noch relativ dünn.
Review by Kasper H. Daugaard
Sweet and round. Alcoholic spikes noticable with a warm feeling going down
Review by Léo Fritz
Assez doux au début (floral et sucre) avec une fin wisky
Review by Alan Bertoli
Naso semplice e delicato di caramello, miele e noce di cocco. Al palato c'è più dolcezza, sembra una dolcezza da zucchero aggiunto. Sempre tutto rotondo e bilanciato senza sorprendere, almeno per me...
Review by Mathieu C.
Bon style espagnol Pâtissier Facile d'accès
Review by Panatie Quentin
Très bon pour démarrer une dégustation
Review by Thomas Krippgans
Schön mild.
Review by MoMcGurk
I thought this one was priced right. No distinctive flavors, but not bad. Mixed and straight, about the same.
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Market value
Avg. community purchase price 22 €
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Details about Centenario 12 Años Gran Legado
A Column Still Rum from Costa Rica, distilled by Fabrica Nacional de Licores, at 40%.
Community purchases
137 bottles logged by 132 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
40% opened, 28 emptied and repurchased.
What does Centenario 12 Años Gran Legado cost?
Community paid 20–38 €.
Current best price: 28.07 € – within the typical community range.
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137 purchased · 113 tasted · 32 wishlist · as of
About the Fabrica Nacional de Licores distillery
The Fabrica Nacional de Licores distillery is located in Costa Rica. Rums from Fabrica Nacional de Licores have been reviewed 922 times with an average of 7.5/10.
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