Oliver & Oliver Opthimus 21 Años 2014

Review by LukaŽiga

Most helpful positive review

LukaŽiga

Jun 20241,532 reviewsGermany

8.0/10

8:On the nose, a succession of flattering, gourmand aromas follow one another: a well-coated fairground praline, buttered caramel, a vanilla bean. The woodiness shines through in this delicacy, necessarily restrained, lending its perfume without making the profile drier. The nuts are greedy too, but the rum remains light and simple, and doesn't seem too greasy, especially as a few mild spices enhance the nose a little. It seems sweet, of course, but tends more towards chocolate than candy. In fact, it is more reminiscent of a chocolate pastry.Aeration gives more room to the nuts, which are dressed in a mixture of caramel, wood, molasses and coffee. We then concentrate more on the woodiness, which is rather finely vanilla-toned, reminiscent of a mild tobacco, resulting in something rather pleasant and well-balanced in the end. 8:The attack on the palate is light and very smooth, and the familiar flavors of caramel and vanilla make this a fairly easy rum to grasp. In the same spirit, we continue with blond tobacco, butterscotch and coconut. The orange and woody notes that follow are almost reminiscent of a Bajan sweet rum. 8:The finish is well-balanced, with all the aromas seen on the palate melting into vanilla and caramelized sweetness.😋

Review by cigares

Most helpful mixed review

cigares

Dec 20221,183 reviewsSwitzerland

7.6/10

A well-made rum with very clear aromas. The nose is complete, like a caramel dessert, with spices. The palate resembles the nose, quite simple but very pleasant aromas. A good rum overall but it lacks power, depth and complexity.

Review by Alexander Rasch

Alexander Rasch

Jun 2026528 reviewsGermany

6.9/10

As expected, a very sweet one. On the palate, sticky and syrupy, but still with a residual spiciness that I didn't expect. It was always on my list of bottlings to try when I started getting into rum, but I never got around to it. Now it feels one-dimensional and flat. For a cozy evening with friends who have no clue and no expectations, it's just right, as its sweetness can easily deceive. Otherwise, rather meh...