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Malteco 20 Years - Reserva Del Fundador
Opinions land all over the map here. Fans get caramel, vanilla, cocoa and dried-fruit sweetness with a bit of leather and coffee, and a couple call it a favorite. Others find it too sweet, a little artificial, and thinner than they'd like at 40%. Several who own both say the woodier 20 is less balanced than the Malteco 15.
The community says- Caramel and vanilla
- Easy for beginners
- But: Too sweet
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How does Malteco 20 Years - Reserva Del Fundador taste?
Aggregated from 74 community reviews.
Sweet, soft caramel-vanilla Panama sipper A soft, sweet Panama sipper people either enjoy as a dessert rum or shrug at. Common gripes: too sweet, tastes a touch artificial, and the 15 gets recommended over it.
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How is Malteco 20 Years - Reserva Del Fundador rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.1 sits in the “Good” band. 52% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 2% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
65% rate it between 6 and 8. 11 selected write-ups from 74 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Werner10
Compared to the 15 Y.O. this is more woody. Still sweet but more unbalanced imo. I would buy the 15 instead.
Review by heckto🥃
Ein sehr guter Süßrum. In der Nase ein ansprechend Duft nach Frucht und Schokolade. Am Gaumen Karamell, Toffe und exotische Früchte. Er hat für mich dasselbe Niveau wie der 15-jährige, ist aber etwas holziger. Für Einsteiger und Süßrum-Fans eine gute Wahl.
Review by Gregor
Great fruitiness and intense aromas. Unfortunately a little too sweet for my taste
Review by Tom Cok
The Malteco 15 is more exciting in direct comparison
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
zu süß aber solider Einsteiger
Review by Stefan Persson
OK, but a little too weak for my taste.
Review by Hans-Peter Jank
Ganz ok, aber nicht wirklich meins
Review by Dunzi
I am a little surprised about the so far only very average rating.For me a really good rum.I like the smell of leather, but also recognize some coffee, but am also convinced of the round taste.One of my favorite rums.
Review by Richard Krupa
Nic moc. Pripomina mi to dictador
Review by cola-rum trinker
riecht lecker....irgendwie künstlich.....aber sehr lecker mit schwarzer brause....hole ich mir wieder
Review by Scotty1960
Viel Kakao,wenig Sherry. Ölig Schokoladig, kräftig mittellang süß würzig
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Auction results 29 € – 32 €
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Avg. community purchase price 57 €
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Details about Malteco 20 Years - Reserva Del Fundador
A Column Still Rum from Panama, distilled by Bodegas de America S.A, at 40%.
Community purchases
158 bottles logged by 144 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
32% opened, 25 emptied and repurchased.
What does Malteco 20 Years - Reserva Del Fundador cost?
Community paid 43–64 €.
Current best price: 42.99 € – below the typical community range.
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158 purchased · 82 tasted · 18 wishlist · as of
About the Bodegas de America S.A distillery
The Bodegas de America S.A distillery is located in Panama. Rums from Bodegas de America S.A have been reviewed 1,064 times with an average of 7.3/10.
To Bodegas de America S.A →Read on in the RumX Guide
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