This Dictador 20 rum comes to us from Colombia.

This is a blend of rums aged "between 14 and 24 years" which have undergone double distillation before being aged in oak barrels and matured using the Solera method . It is therefore difficult to give it an age.

Beyond its beautiful orange-copper color , we immediately notice a sweet smell of coffee; a smell that remains and becomes even stronger once the glass is empty. Notes of caramel and vanilla, a discreet smell of nuts, a fruity freshness that is quite interesting and pleasant. A spicy note arrives at the end.

In the mouth, we have the impression of finding the same aromatic palette but mixed in a syrupy whole, as if all the aromas had melted in a kind of caramel. With always this note of coffee quite present. The attack is silky, very pleasant, and finely woody.

The finish is long and caramelized with a hint of grilled spices and a citrus note.

Here we have a 'melting' rum; those who appreciate rums made using the Solera method will find what they are looking for: a rich and sweet aromatic palette, a smoothness and a length in the mouth close to the sweet. We can sense that beyond this we might be crossing the limit of this practice, because its caramelized aspect could disturb some people. But one thing is certain: this is a rum that is unlike any other.

Note : 72

And you, does this rum speak to you?

To help you (and me) find your way around, regarding the notes:

90 and + : exceptional and unique rum, it is the best of the best
between 85 and 89 : highly recommended rum, with that little something that makes the difference
between 80 and 84 : recommendable rum
75-79 POINTS : above average
70-74 POINTS : in the low average
less than 70 : not very good

 

Review courtesy of DuRhum.com.

From the folks behind DuRhum, Velier, and more, comes a premium online marketplace for rum enthusiasts by rum enthusiasts! Do check out www.rowspirits.fr for more great content and iconic rums!