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TCRL Panamá Province Panama 2008
Sipped neat, this drinks dry and spicy rather than sweet, with charred wood, tobacco and raisin over a caramel-toffee base. A few tasters catch an unusual smoky, bacon-like edge for a Panama, plus coconut and dried apricot. At 52.8% it's got some heat and a tannic, slightly bitter finish. Opinions split: some found it layered and fruity, one called it flat and forgettable.
The community says- Smoky, savory character
- Tobacco and dried fruit
- Tannic, bitter finish
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How does TCRL Panamá Province Panama 2008 taste?
Aggregated from 23 community reviews.
Dry, smoky-woody Panama with spice Divides the room. Fans get smoky wood, tobacco and dried fruit with real spice; others find it dry, tannic and unmemorable. A drier, more savory Panama than most.
People who like dry, smoky, spice-forward rum over sweet ones
Anyone wanting a soft, sweet Panama or a smooth easy sipper
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How is TCRL Panamá Province Panama 2008 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.5 sits in the “Good” band. 82% 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?
70% rate it between 6 and 8. 5 selected write-ups from 23 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Harald
Panama 2008 Transcontinental Rum Line (La Maison du Whisky) Bottled: 2018 52,8% Batch of 5 Casks 38% Aged in Continental Weather Column Still Melasse Rum Farbe: Gold Geruch: Frisch, süß und fruchtig nach Apfel und Traubenschorle. Zudem Aromen von Kokos, Karamell und Krokant. Geschmack: Zunächst süß im Mund, dann würzig mit Karamell. Beim Schlucken würzig mit Toffee, Tabak und Lakritze. Zudem etwas Rosinen. Abgang: Würzig, trocken und holzig mit etwas Toffee. Eigenartiger leicht bitterer Nachgeschmack. Fazit: Guter Panama Rum - etwas besser, als der Compagnie des Indes, den ich zuvor probi
Review by Shridhar Acharya
Enjoyed this, particularly more because it came at the end of what was a long-ish day. Sweet, bourbon notes with a fair bit of oak. I am new to Panama rums, this one made me reach out again.
Review by Johannes
Schöne Schokolade, Fass, Tabak, Alkohol gut eingebunden.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
surprising and atypical smoky, bacony Panama rum, similar to the 2008 CDI 11y. very dry.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
20.12.2019 Notes. Nose: light wood, roasted, fruity, raisin, caramel. Palate: light, light wood, dried fruit, coconut, earthy, oily. Finish: medium long, wood, tea, leather, light caramel.
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Details about TCRL Panamá Province Panama 2008
A Column Still Rum from Panama, bottled by Transcontinental Rum Line, at 52,8%.
Community purchases
30 bottles logged by 26 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
26% opened, 4 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for TCRL Panamá Province Panama 2008?
Community paid 41–60 €.
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30 purchased · 24 tasted · 2 wishlist · as of
About the Panamá Province distillery
The Panamá Province distillery is located in Panama. Rums from Panamá Province have been reviewed 161 times with an average of 7.2/10.
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