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"Easy sipper, sweet a bit sugary, but not bad" is how one member sums it up, and that fits. Expect vanilla, caramel and creme brulee with a lift of candied orange peel that gives it a bit of character. A few tasters call it more interesting than Zacapa; others find it too sugary and thin. The floral, citrus edge is what saves it from being generic Guatemalan sweetness.
The community says- Candied orange peel
- Easy sipping
- Keep in mind: Too sugary for some
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How does Rum Nation Guetemala Gran Reserva 2018 taste?
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Soft, sweet vanilla-caramel Guatemalan sipper Most find it a pleasant, gentle sweet sipper with vanilla, caramel and orange peel. The split is real: some enjoy the balance, others say it's too sugary and forgettable.
Aroma profilePeople who like soft, sweet, easy-drinking hispanic-style rum
Anyone avoiding sugar or wanting a bold, dry rum
Style & occasion: Sweet & dessertSipping neat
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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?
108 community reviews
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On RumX, 7 means “Good” and 8 means “Very good”.
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Review by Anonymous
Most helpful positive review
Slightly earthy nose towards the end, sweet yet hints of spicy notes on the palate. Pleasant, making me want to go in for second and thirds
Review by Philip M. 🇧🇪
Most helpful critical review
12/05/2026: Advent calender: Le Monde des Rhums 2025. This is my first time tasting a Guatemalan rum, and probably won't repeat it any time soon. Not a fan of the aroma and the palate is very thin and reminds of drinking sweet mint tea. Not recommended.
Review by Mirko Frosini 🇮🇪
Pleasant, fairly sweet rum with a strong molasses and citrus aroma. For a rum made to please novices, it is produced with skill and commitment. It is a distillate that can be useful as a stepping stone to more complex rums.
Review by LukaŽiga
7,8:The nose is carried by a certain sweetness that develops well-known aromas of caramel, vanilla and sweet spices, orange peel . But it doesn't stop there, as it soon intrigues with a slightly smoky, oily facet and with gingerbread biscuits. With aeration, this mild smoky touch takes on just the right amount of fullness, forming a very pleasant balance with rounder notes. This brings to mind toasted wood, coconut, dried fruits, clove, cigar and even leather. 7,8:The palate is quite complex, yet soft and rounded. It immediately envelops the palate with its sweet, suave touch, then spreads out a very tender oak cask, filled with vanilla and mild spices, some herbal touch. A few toasty notes are picked up, with cocoa powder, in a rum honey studded with sweet spices, like cinammon and some red fruits-cherry, prunes, bourbony peaches, citrus, almond, even coffee. 7,5:The finish is delicious, medium with a lightly salted caramel and roasted palate with a wisp of drieness. Edit:20.9.26
Review by TheRhumhoe
Un rhum du Guatemala qui se laisse bien boire. Le nez offre des arômes de fleurs qui changent un peu de ce qu’on trouve dans le paysage hispanique. On a ce côté mielleux et caramélisé présent, mais aussi des épices, un léger boisé et des fruits secs. On retrouve en bouche le sucre, le caramel, les épices douces sur la vanille et la réglisse, un boisé légèrement rôti, les fruits secs (raisin) et une touche de notes terreuses et florales. Ces dernières notes rehaussent encore une fois le niveau du spiritueux. L’alcool n’est pas perceptible. La finale est relativement courte. Les arômes boisés et rôties sont plus persistants, donnant plus de chaleur au profil. La vanille et les fruits secs sont toujours là, suivis par cet arôme terreux et floral. Dans l’ensemble, si le côté moelleux et doux des rhums hispaniques ressort, les notes florales font la différence par rapport à d’autres cuvées du genre.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
This is a very light yet delicate rum tha I'd classify as a good rum for starters. If you like Botran this one is a must try because it lines up pretty well with the Botran line of rums. With a bit more proof i think this one would have been a winner, but still a very good rum at the price tag.
Review by Gregor
Typical Central American. Lots of vanilla and caramel and sweetness. I detected a little orange in the smell and was happy that this one would be a bit more complex. But in taste, it's standard again.
Review by Rumpalumpa
I generally like Guatemala rum quite a bit. I always smell and taste honey in it, which I like. This one is a bit fresher and more floral. Very round and not too sweet. Tasty but also not particularly memorable.
Review by w00tAN
Ebenfalls schöner Sipper, gute Süße und Frucht bisschen Würze. Lecker als einfacher Sipper
Review by Lutz Lungershausen
24 Days of Rum 2024 - Black Edition - Day 09 First impression: very light, very fine nuances Nose: a little fruit, otherwise vanilla and wood Palate: intense wood and vanilla notes Finish: medium length with continuation of the impressions from the palate Overall impression: strong contrast between light nose and strong palate, otherwise it doesn't impress me much
Review by Martin Ekrt
Really decent aroma of citrus and dried fruit with a bit of vanilla and caramel. Taste-wise acceptably sweet, leaning towards citrus and vanilla. Quite an interesting combination. Slightly bitter, orange finish. I’m satisfied.
Review by rum_sk
Yet another sample of the 24 days of rum '24 which has a rather strong taste and nose of citruses, predominantly orange and mandarins. Nose is fresh with tropical fruits, orange peel and a little bit of alcoholic odour since the rum is only 4 YO. This renders into palate too with orange being on the front rounded in sweet vanilla taste with a bit spiciness of a pepper. Overall a delicious sample from Guatemala which is only up to 4 years old but bears more character than Zacapa.
Review by High Ester Maitai
Nose Sweet, caramel, sugary with a hint of candied orange. Not gonna lie, if I didn't taste it I would not give it a try Taste Sweet, but not overwhelming. Karmel spice, candanised fruits, some orange peel and some fresh citrus. Fruits are in background, there are not main taste of this rum Finish Short, sweetness quickly fades, after that I taste dark chocolate with coffee Nice rum. Easy sipper, sweet a bit sugary, but not bad. Spice with hint of candied orange gives some character, but nothing extra
Review by Ondra RumRunner
Rum Nation Guatemala Gran Reserva 2018 is a sophisticated rum from Guatemala, emphasizing sweet and fruity notes. The aroma features vanilla, caramel, raisins, and dried fruits, supported by a honey-like sweetness and a subtle roasted undertone. On the palate, tropical fruits, peaches, and caramel sweetness dominate, complemented by a gentle woody finish. This rum is perfect for those who appreciate a harmonious blend of sweet and fruity flavors.
Review by Rodolphe
I'm not conquered... but I don't really like these ron that I find too caramel and sugar. I think it will appeal to connoisseurs because you can tell it's well done.
Review by Dirk E.
Simply delicious
Review by carnoland
Well-balanced
Review by Tom Buteneers
Pleasant feel on the palate, volatile in aftertaste. Nice, but not exceptional.
Review by elias
Simple rum. Balanced without dominant aromas.
Review by gary0067
Advent calendar 2024 no9
Review by Michael Janek
smells slightly banana, but surprisingly I don't mind it flavour mild, slightly honeyed, a little vanilla, smooth a little bit of a tongue burn later on drinkable all evening
Review by Rumbaron
Notes of orange peel, raisin, vanilla, aniseed, licorice
Review by Kieron Wood
Nosing - Oak , sugar and sweetened cloves Tasting Extra sweet sugar , oak , oranges and dry wood
Review by Richard Krupa
With the sixth sample, the calendar changed. But it could be less sweet.
Review by Solidfunk
Day 10 on 24 days of rum calendar. This one is much more sugary than the Rum Nation Demara. Dark copper pour. Some oak. A little vanilla, coconut.
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Expert reviews
2 critics scored it, averaging 7.3/10. Reviews from RumX's blog partners, independent experts who have tasted, evaluated, and described this rum.
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Rum Nation Guetemala Gran Reserva 2018 at live auctions
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54 bottles logged by 53 collectors.
Both drunk and collected.
29% opened, 4 emptied.
What does Rum Nation Guetemala Gran Reserva 2018 cost?
Community paid 26–44 €.
Current best price: 46.99 € – above the typical community range.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 39 €. Full price & collection history in RX+ ›
54 purchased · 130 tasted · 22 wishlist · as of
Details about Rum Nation Guetemala Gran Reserva 2018
A Column Still Rum from Guatemala, bottled by Rum Nation, at 40%.
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