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Malteco 15 Years - Reserva Maya
Despite the 15-year age, this stays firmly in soft, sweet Panama territory — vanilla, caramel and toffee up front, with raisin and a little spice behind. Several tasters catch a light roasted, smoky edge and plum; one sums it up as "orange, raisin, vanilla and apple." Many call it their first rum love, though a fair few now find it a touch too sweet and simple.
The community says- Smooth and mild
- Vanilla-caramel depth
- But: A bit too sweet
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How does Malteco 15 Years - Reserva Maya taste?
Aggregated from 113 community reviews.
Soft, sweet vanilla-caramel entry sipper Well-liked as an easy, gently sweet sipper with vanilla and caramel depth. The common catch: it's sweet and not very complex, so serious enthusiasts may find it thin on character.
People who like sweet, mild, easy sippers
Anyone wanting a dry, complex rum
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What does the community say?
74% rate it between 6 and 8. 18 selected write-ups from 113 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by heckto🥃
Most helpful positive review
A great fruity rum. Smoky notes with caramel and vanilla. I like it slightly better than the 10-year-old, as it is even softer and smokier. Has a nice balance and complexity. absolutely recommendable👍
Review by Michael Schillheim
Most helpful mixed review
A Malteco laid the foundation for my passion for rum. I still enjoy drinking it here and there, but no longer with the same euphoria as a few years ago. For me, it's still the perfect starter rum. Slight sweetness, raisins, spiciness, barrel aromas, slightly alcoholic and simply drinkable.
Review by Rumpalumpa
nice rum. compared to tbe 10yo, the distinct smoky panama flavor is much less prominent here, which is disappointing. on the other hand its a little smoother and fruitier. I still prefer the 10yo,especially as its also cheaper
Review by HenryL
Sweet rum with a little more character
Review by Patrik Onderka
I enjoyed this Malteco, a little more intense than the 10 years with a decent profile, overly pleasant and tasty. Can be used for good sipping at a reasonable price. Still too sweet for me, but it's Spanish rum.
Review by Honza
Decent value for money. Aftertaste is stronger than expected. Perfect for lovers of Matusalem. Don't waste it into a cocktail.
Review by Business Liner Ralf
The winner of the tasting evening, pleasing, round, not spicy, sweet....
Review by Werner10
A nice sweet rum with woody profile and some spices. Also fruity, caramel a hint of smokyness and smooth. Nothing amazing but still enjoyable.
Review by 𝕯𝖔𝖓 𝕸𝖆𝖙𝖙𝖊𝖔
C'est pour l'instant mon Ron préféré. Un régal, à la fois doux et épicé. Il est vraiment à part, selon moi. Et son prix est vraiment top. En conclusion, je suis ravie de ce Ron d'exception 👌
Review by Tom Cok
Lecker, ausgewogen, Preisleistung prima
Review by Old Pirate 🏴☠️🇨🇿
15 years old is more heavier version of 10 and 5 more years giving this rum more complex, floral and little less vanilla flavour which caused more enjoyable taste. For it's price it's really good rum, but be avare, that this one is still with strong vanilla taste and smell.
Review by Chris L.
Der Malteco hat eine röstig rauchige Note und ist meines Erachtens gut für Einsteiger als auch fortgeschrittene Rumliebhaber. Ich schmecke eine feine Note Frucht sowohl im Geschmack als auch im Abgang sowie frischen Tabak. Alles in allem ein guter Rum
Review by Beach-and-Rum 🏖️🌴
Schöner Rum für alle Einsteiger. Gutes Preis- Leistungsverhältnis.
Review by Heffernan
Nachdem ich mich jetzt durch einige Rums durchprobiert habe, ist der Ron Malteco 15 Jahre zu meinem aktuellen Liebling geworden. Ihn prägt eine leichte angenehme Süße, die nicht zu aufdringlich ist. Jedes mal wenn ich ihn trinke, entdecke ich eine neue Facette. Mal mehr nach Toffee oder Schoko, mal nach Karamell oder Vanille. Er hat eine angenehme Würze und ist relativ mild, nur eine leichte, aber angenehme Schärfe, die keinesfalls alkoholisch wirkt. Für meinen Geschmack eher weniger fruchtig. Aber das alles ist ja wie immer Geschmacksache. Für mich persönlich eine klare Empfehlung!
Review by Wagnerlicious
Ein sehr Zirtusfruchtlastiger Rum mit einer ordentlichen Süße. Dabei recht alkoholisch für die 40%. Erfrischend und würzig. Insgesamt ein typischer Vertreter des spanischen Stils. Für mich etwas zu lieblich.
Review by Scotty1960
Rosinen mit Vanille, leichte Frucht mit heller Schokolade.Im Geschmack bei mittleren Abgang Pflaume und Karamell
Review by pavlix vipax
Podobne ako Bumbu XO aj keď o kúsok dospeljsie
Review by Kay Meertens
Orange, raisin, vanilla and apple.
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Avg. community purchase price 26 €
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Details about Malteco 15 Years - Reserva Maya
A Column Still Rum from Panama, distilled by Bodegas de America S.A, at 40%.
Community purchases
175 bottles logged by 160 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
41% opened, 32 emptied and repurchased.
What does Malteco 15 Years - Reserva Maya cost?
Community paid 23–38 €.
Current best price: 27.44 € – within the typical community range.
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+8 purchases in the last 3 months.
Added to collections, last 12 months — dark bars are the last 3.
175 purchased · 120 tasted · 43 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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