Dictador XO Perpetual / Aurum

Review by BTHHo 🥃

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BTHHo 🥃

Jun 2023238 reviewsDenmark

8.2/10

The taste is incredibly soft and bold with sweet Columbian coffee, dark chocolate and lots of vanilla from the oak tree. The aftertaste is almost overwhelming, is nicely long and with a really good balance - I have to admit that this rum from Dictador appeals to me 👍

Review by Fiete Heinrich

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Fiete Heinrich

Dec 20238 reviewsGermany

5.6/10

Im Zuge eines Blind Tastings verkostet. In der Nase dominiert absolut ein Aroma von Walnuss. Leicht verbrannter Kaffee. Quasi kein Alkohol wahrnehmbar. Im Mund ist er zyklisch abwechselnd süß und trocken/leicht adstringend. Der süße Teil ist "typisch rummig". Der trockeneren Teil intensiv nach Walnuss und röstig. Etwas Holz. Die Nussaromen sind derart auffällig im Vergleich, dass ich hier nicht an eine natürlich Entstehung glauben kann. Überzeugt mich nicht.

Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

Oct 20225,618 reviewsDenmark

7.1/10

Had a very nice Dictador tasting this Sunday and this is the first third of the six. This was a really nice surprise. A much netter rum than I expected, a nice complex rum with a hint of vanilla in the back. Very well balanced and a delight. Sweet but not too sweet unless you like dry or Agricole style rums. Price to quality is very good.

Review by Tim

Tim

May 2024537 reviewsGermany

7.9/10

Dictador: a dishonest rum brand? An interview with Dictador's master blender (http://consulhonorariostuttgart.de/?q=de/destileria_colombiana) explains a lot. The fact is that Dictador has never used the solera system and buys in some of the light alcohols for its rums. The alcohol content may also not be correct, concealing a small amount of added sugar. Overall, not the best impression. Nevertheless, this rum is good. Not a trace of fruit, but a lot of roasted aromas plus nut, honey, coffee and chocolate, which I find very tasty. The rum is reasonably easy to drink, although it is a little rough and spicy on the finish. The bourbon barrel is definitely present.

Review by Gregor

Gregor

Dec 2024512 reviewsCzech

7.9/10

Nice intense coffee notes and also dark chocolate. It tastes somewhat sweet but is not a sugar bomb. I find it well done for beginners and people who want to slowly wean themselves off sugar bombs.

Review by Timo Groeger

Timo Groeger

Feb 20241,872 reviewsGermany

8.3/10

A very good rum. I think it definitely stands out from the average Dictador. It doesn't taste sweet at all, but you can taste lots of roasted aromas, nuts and a little chocolate. Successful rum

Review by Oliver

Oliver

Apr 20221,197 reviewsGermany

7.2/10

Seems more like a spiced rum with a strong coffee touch. Sweet and delicious.

Review by LukaŽiga

LukaŽiga

Jun 2024799 reviewsGermany

7.7/10

8:Like the other rums in the range, the nose is marked by coffee, molasses and caramel. These are combined with a slight woodiness, reminiscent of maple syrup. This woodiness is well burnt, the caramel is quite dark, but it remains round, not sticky like charcoal. There's also a hint of roasted walnut, a slightly oxidized side. We take the roundness a step further with a brioche toasted with honey. With a little air, the nose becomes less sharp and even more mellow. The molasses is still there, but this time it's liquorice. 7,5:The palate is rather lighter and less thick than one might expect. It is totally faithful to the traditional Spanish style, with caramel, vanilla, toasted wood and tobacco. The coffee is more subdued this time. 7,5:The finish is also fairly typical, of medium intensity. The maple syrup, on the other hand, lingers on the palate. So, another typical Dictador...