Aroma visualization from community tastings
Malecon Rare Proof 2002
Orange peel, dried plums and warm cinnamon lead here, over a caramel-and-molasses base that stays sweet but not cloying. At 51.2% the extra proof keeps that sweetness in check, which is why several tasters call this the Malecon in the Rare Proof line they'd actually reach for. One member sums it up as "direct, woody and interesting" — a Spanish-style sipper with more spice and length than most.
The community says- Orange and dried fruit
- Long warm finish
- But: Added coloring
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How does Malecon Rare Proof 2002 taste?
Aggregated from 21 community reviews.
Sweet, spiced Panama sipper with orange Most find it a pleasant, spiced Spanish-style sipper with orange, prune and a long finish. A few call the profile one-dimensional and note the added color and sugar.
People who like sweet, spiced Spanish-style sippers
Anyone avoiding sugar or wanting dry, bold rum
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How is Malecon Rare Proof 2002 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.5 sits in the “Good” band. 76% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
71% rate it between 6 and 8. 8 selected write-ups from 21 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Stefan Persson
This is the last Malecon in the “Rare Proof” series for me to taste. It’s like the others some of the best sweet “Spanish styled” rum in my opinion cause the ABV around 50% balance the sweetness in a good way.
Review by Buddudharma
Gutes Beispiel, weshalb ich fast gar keinen Rum spanischen Stils mehr trinke. Mit Farbstoff, gefühlt auch merklich Dosage, dazu ein langweiliges und eindimensionales, wenngleich gefälliges Profil. Ab ins Tiramisu damit!
Review by Nick Gerrard
Direct, woody and interesting - oaky
Review by R Wehner
Nase wenig zwischen würzig und acl. Zunge irgendwas zwischen süß, würzig, Holz, Sprit... Wie gewollt und nicht gekonnt. Nix halbes und nix Ganzes. Nicht meins, schade.
Review by Blockzeitwilli
This is my first Spanish-style rum that I can really get something out of. Nice, somewhat more complex aroma of spices, some wood and orange. The taste doesn't disappoint either and again spices and orange are present. The finish is warm and of medium length.
Review by JR007
Schöne Süße mit Anklängen von trockenen Früchten überlagert von einem Kräuter - Potpourri. Besonders bemerkenswert ist der sehr lange Abgang
Review by Filip Šikula
Nice spaniel. Although lately I have the feeling that sweet rums don't do anything for me anymore, this was pleasantly different. Dried fruit with a bit of spice and a longer, very pleasant finish. I'll repeat myself again. A perfect rum for a non-rum visit.
Review by Pavel Spacek
A lot of molases
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Market value
Avg. community purchase price 55 €
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Details about Malecon Rare Proof 2002
A Column Still Rum from Panama, distilled by Malecon, at 51,2%.
Community purchases
36 bottles logged by 32 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
19% opened, 2 emptied and repurchased.
What does Malecon Rare Proof 2002 cost?
Community paid 49–84 €.
Current best price: 56.90 € – within the typical community range.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
36 purchased · 21 tasted · 2 wishlist · as of
About the Malecon distillery
The Malecon distillery is located in Panama. Rums from Malecon have been reviewed 578 times with an average of 7.3/10.
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