Nose: smells like sugar. Or maybe a sweet tea vodka mix. Either way it makes me think of diabetes Palate: tons and tons and tons of butterscotch. A little thin but I can also tell there’s a little oak. Some spice to it Finish: long spicy and sweet. Overall: best rum I’ve ever had neat that’s for sure. I can say I’m definitely not a rum guy but it’s not bad truthfully. I have to give a 4 because it’s the best rum I’ve had, but I still don’t think it’s incredible.
About this bottle
Named after a volcano in El Salvador, Ron Izalco 10 Year is an aged rum blended with rums from Central America including Nicaragua, Panama, and Guatemala. The rum is aged for ten years in ex-bourbon barrels and blended in the US. It's bottled at 43% ABV.
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Delightfully surprised and impressed by this emerging brand! Richly bodied for a 10-year old but still light on the palate. Nose: Vanilla and tropical fruits Body: Spicy with notes of leather, tobacco, and banana Finish: Caramel, citrus, and oakiness
Absolutely FANTASTIC. I would highly recommend this rum to have on the shelf for those special occasions that you need something great to celebrate. I bought a case and passed them out for Christmas and everyone loved it. It is worth every penny.
Delicious and rich. Caramel, brown sugar, burnt sugar that is creme brulee-ish. Those are the dessert-like notes, but there's a terrific spice and depth, too. Finish is satisfying and lingers. Highly recommend if you enjoy sipping rums like I do!
Vanilla extract and hard caramel nose. Thick, palate coating. Dark fruit syrup, maple syrup, bittered caramel. Rhum notes. Dry finish with syrup residue. Packs a lot for age and abv. Not Caribbean nor Rhum, but notes of each style.
Reminds me of grandmas little Butterworth candy's and waffles, but with a boozy finish! Fantastic..
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