Aroma visualization from community tastings
Malecon 12 Years - Reserva Superior
Vanilla and caramel up front, with raisin and dried fruit on the nose, but it turns surprisingly sharp for a 40% rum. Several tasters call it classic and easy but unmemorable — "flach und kurz," as one put it. A few note an ashtray edge on the palate. Most agree it's a decent evening pour rather than something to chase.
The community says- Balanced and drinkable
- But: Sharp for 40%
- But: Short finish
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How does Malecon 12 Years - Reserva Superior taste?
Aggregated from 52 community reviews.
Easy, sweetish sipper that runs short and hot Divides between "fine everyday sipper" and "nothing special, oddly hot for 40%." Balanced, sweetish, and easy, but short and forgettable — a Panama column-still rum that plays it safe.
People wanting an easy, sweet evening sipper or a soft entry rum
Anyone chasing depth, complexity or a long finish
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How is Malecon 12 Years - Reserva Superior rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 6.7 sits in the “Pleasant” band. 25% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 3% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
81% rate it between 6 and 8. 8 selected write-ups from 52 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by HenryL
For 40% very alcoholic sharp. Otherwise, a classic, unspectacular "rum".See but not why I should buy the, there are a lot of better alternatives for the same price.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
At the price this rum comes at it is a great rum. Also a rum good for beginners and mixer if needed.
Review by w00tAN
Very balanced and simply drinkable. Nothing spectacular or memorable, but well suited for an evening glass.
Review by Gregor
Nice aromas but a little flat and short
Review by nick_nick1
Good price-performance ratio. Roughly sharper but still mild.
Review by TheRealBarra
Okay süß im Geruch und Aschenbecher im Geschmack
Review by Pavel Peknica
Ostřejší, alkoholovější, ale není vyloženě špatný
Review by Richard Krupa
Dobry digestiv po obede - vanilka, mandle, marcipan
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Market value
Avg. community purchase price 32 €
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Details about Malecon 12 Years - Reserva Superior
A Column Still Rum from Panama, at 40%.
Community purchases
71 bottles logged by 68 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
33% opened, 8 emptied and repurchased.
What does Malecon 12 Years - Reserva Superior cost?
Community paid 17–49 €.
Current best price: 26.90 € – within the typical community range.
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71 purchased · 59 tasted · 7 wishlist · as of
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