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Cihuatán Cinabrio Ron 12 Años
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The big surprise here is orange — bright mandarin and orange peel run right through it, backed by vanilla, toffee and a little cinnamon. For a 12-year rum, though, a lot of tasters find it thin, and the 40% alcohol can poke through unintegrated. Give the fruit time in the glass and it opens up nicely, but the sweetness stays present throughout.
The community says- Bright orange peel
- Vanilla and toffee
- Keep in mind: Contains added sugar
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How does Cihuatán Cinabrio Ron 12 Años taste?
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Orange-forward, sweet, a bit thin for 12 years Pleasant orange-and-caramel sipper that splits opinion: some call it balanced and easy, others find it watery, alcoholic and flat for its age. The added sweetness is always there.
Aroma profilePeople who like sweet, orange-heavy easy sippers
Anyone avoiding sugar or wanting a full-bodied aged rum
Style & occasion: Sweet & dessertSipping neatCocktails & mixing
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Yes, if you're after sweet, dessert-like rums for sipping neat.
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What does the community say?
190 community reviews
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35 selected written reviews
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Review by Schnapsschuesse
Most helpful positive review
Not just an older Cihuatan Indigo, but with its own character. Here come orange, dark wood notes and heavy sweetness. The orange becomes very oily and chewy on the palate while a certain spice is added that harmonizes and binds fantastically with the alcohol. The finish is dark wood and chocolate, good and subtle sweetness throughout. Really good! Addendum: Especially the fruit notes like super ripe mango & pineapple need some time to develop. When they get the orange becomes much fresher and more intense and loses the bitterness.
Review by Peter Sjoroos
Most helpful critical review
Not a very good rum. Kinda flat and harsh (even at low ABV of 40%). Unnatural sweetness and poorly balanced. Some artificial orange i think, and maybe a bit sweet candy (toffee?). This was the Cihuatan i liked least on the tasting.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Note: Employment at Perola GmbH (spirits industry), partial professional involvement with evaluated bottlings. All reviews are my personal, unpaid opinion. Very nice play of orange peel, mandarin & toffee, clearly better than the old 12-year Cihuatan. Apparently not only the design but also the recipe was improved here.👌🏽 Overall, it is a bit woody and one-dimensional but nicely orangey. I find the Indigo better in terms of value for money.
Review by TheJackDrop
A wonderful discovery, with a surprising hint of grenadine. Regouté avec le rhum club lille ce soir, c'est très/trop léger vanille et avec une finale courte mais les fruits sont sympa. An ultra beginner's rum.
Review by Eugene227
Combines sweet notes of vanilla, caramel, orange, tropical fruits, honey and a subtle spice. It feels round and harmonious without becoming too sweet. A successful rum with an independent character, though it could use a bit more depth and intensity.
Review by Patrik Onderka
My first Cihuatán, to be honest my impressions are pretty mixed. A lot of citruses on notes. On palate the sweetness is quite significant and caramel and cinnamon tones. Finish is rather short with citruses. Anyway an interesting tasting.
Review by Johannes
Quite alcoholic. Some vanilla, cinnamon.
Review by Martin Ekrt
I admit I don't smell much besides citrus. The taste is quite original and fresh mix of orange and tangerine. The sweetness is acceptable. Such an unpretentious drink as an aperitif after lunch or for a visitor. In the end, quite a pleasant surprise. Edit: I'm finishing the sample and I don't need to change anything either
Review by DutchRumPirate
On the nose, vanilla, coconut, a hint of barrel, pineapple. On the palate, very smooth with vanilla, something sweet like toffee and mandarin. A very smooth sipper with a short finish. A safe choice for a beginner rum sipper.
Review by Gregor
Nice natural orange notes. Vanilla and toffee are also present. I find it good and complex but unfortunately a bit short-breathed. And I have to say the distillery has made much better ones. But you should still try it.
Review by Rumpalumpa
Strange, I feel almost nothing on the nose apart from alcoholic spiciness. The taste is then quite sweet, woody but apart from that really nothing special to avoid. Unfortunately only had one sample, would have liked to try it again.
Review by Anonymous
Spicy, sweet, cinnamon
Review by Lutz Lungershausen
I can imagine him well to drizzle on pastries or desserts.
Review by StormAK
Ром в котором все ровно. Ни во вкусе ни в аромате нет ничего лишнего, все прекрасно сбалансировано. Но и вы тут не обнаружите буйство вкусо-ароматики.
Review by epicsune 🇸🇪
Sample no.11 of the 24 days of rum calendar 2022. Tropical fruits with caramel and orange on the nose. Fruity and sweet palate, a little bit oily and light in the notes, elegant.
Review by Wagnerlicious
Compared to its younger brother (Indigo) somewhat watery. Again lots of caramel, citrus notes, some wood. Overall no revelation. Intense lime note in the aftertaste.
Review by Mátyás Géczy
Ahhoz képest, hogy 40%, kilógott az alkohol.
Review by Thefrenchagave
On the nose, it's warm and comforting: brown caramel, vanilla, a little hint of mild spices that comes gently. On the palate, it stays in the pastry realm, a bit of cocoa, dried fruits, all well blended. A nice roundness, well balanced, no fuss but with depth. A good moment.
Review by MJ72
On the nose orange, plum, mild. Orange on the palate and finish, fruity notes after the orange. Mild and slightly oily. Medium, mild finish.
Review by Carlos Lingg
Good rum, it’s better than the 8 year version, and it has a really good branding
Review by Motvind
Doft av apelsin, karamell och vanilj. Smak av apelsin, citrus, kanel, vanilj och karamell. Alkoholen kunde varit bättre integrerad, alkoholen och apelsin i en medellång finish.
Review by Czexican
Not my style not bad, but I prefer more fruity ones. This one is weak on nose. Strong alcohol smell but no flavours.
Review by Ondrej Czinege
Balanced taste and aroma, a rum you can drink every day
Review by Cédric Meyers
Pfff, I don't know what to say. It's flat on the palate and the nose is too weird.
Review by Kamil Křenek
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Review by Vít Jurka
Jemný málo aromatické ...
Review by Pascal Gwada
Sweet molasses, too much for the agricole lover that I am. That said, it goes down well, pleasant, caramel-orange, a good length on the palate but always that omnipresent sugar.
Review by Jan Sajbrt
Gentle taste, the sharp alcohol quickly fades leaving a pleasant vanilla and fruit flavor. Only at first is the alcohol felt more strongly. Sensation of higher esters, but under 1000.
Review by Tomáš Jankovský
Spíše plochy v chuti i vuni. Chybí harmoničnost. Jemný. Ale pořad dost pitelny. Ale asi bych ho nekoupil. I individuální mi prijde chuťové bohatší.
Review by Jari van Ham
Nosing is not quite appealing, smooth drink, decent finish, moderate taste.
Review by Gargi
Slightly sweet aroma, taste of spices and a more complex flavor.
Review by Thomas Lukas
A bit flat for 12 years. Great for mixing.
Review by Michael Janek
ve vůni skoro nic , možná jemnounce citrusy chuť nasladla, až moc umela
Review by Hans Meiser
Hardly drinkable for me. Simply alcoholic.
Review by Nikola Kučerová
Interesting aroma and taste, tropical fruit, slightly sweet... The taste fades quickly... the finish emptier.
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Expert reviews
3 critics scored it, averaging 7.4/10. Reviews from RumX's blog partners, independent experts who have tasted, evaluated, and described this rum.
Expert review by The Dunder Hut
Unfortunately there is a lot of musty basement in the nose that distracts the initial nosing. The palate is more like a raisin sugary rum that is again like those countless others. Very alcoholic in the end. That costs some points.
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Cihuatán Cinabrio Ron 12 Años at live auctions
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140 bottles logged by 129 collectors.
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35% opened, 22 emptied.
What does Cihuatán Cinabrio Ron 12 Años cost?
Community paid 31–53 €.
Current best price: 30.50 € – below the typical community range.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 47 €. Full price & collection history in RX+ ›
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Details about Cihuatán Cinabrio Ron 12 Años
A Column Still Rum from El Salvador, distilled by Cihuatán, at 40%.
About the Cihuatán distillery
The Cihuatán distillery is located in El Salvador. Rums from Cihuatán have been reviewed 1,403 times with an average of 7.4/10.
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