Aroma visualization from community tastings
S.B.S Panama 2006
"Easy drinking Panama with some herbal notes," as one taster put it — and that's the through-line here. Caramel, cinnamon and soft oak lead, with a round mouthfeel and dark forest-berry fruit underneath. At 57% the alcohol sits surprisingly quietly; several members note you barely feel the proof. The one gripe is a finish that's medium at best and fades sooner than the flavor deserves.
The community says- Proof well hidden
- Round caramel body
- Short finish
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How does S.B.S Panama 2006 taste?
Aggregated from 12 community reviews.
Round, caramel Panama that hides its proof well A well-liked, approachable Panama that hides its 57% well. Most rate it a pleasant surprise; the recurring letdown is a finish that runs short.
fans of soft, caramel-forward Panama rum
anyone wanting a long, punchy finish
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How is S.B.S Panama 2006 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.0 sits in the “Very good” band. 91% 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?
50% rate it between 6 and 8. 6 selected write-ups from 12 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by BTHHo 🥃
The woody flavors are quite noticeable, but are not dominant. There are spicy, fruity and also sweet hints which add extra character and depth. A pleasant and nice easy drinking rum 👍
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Medium to long finish, price to quality is good.
Review by Jan Lu
Panama und ich sind gute Freunde. Dieser Rum trifft genau mein Geschmacksprofil, deshalb auch die überdurchschnittliche Bewertung. Leichte Noten von Karamell, ein bisschen würzig und dabei den ABV sehr gut eingebracht. Im Abgang lang und warm.
Review by Kéké
Odor: toasted / caramelized Tastes less toasted than the nose might suggest. A little spicy but round and caramelized to the taste. Good intensity. Average length on the palate. The alcohol is not too dominant, and you don't really feel that it's 57%. A pleasant surprise, a nice, accessible rum.
Review by Palo - V Poháriku
An interesting opportunity to taste Varela rum in higher strength. And I must say, it is pretty solid one with flavour profile of sweet honey and dark forest fruits. The nose is predominantely dark with dried fruits, wood and clear port influence. There is also bit of spices, but it did not prepare me what is to come in the taste! The mouthfeel has medium density and it's full of forest berries! But like really full. I love it. There is also some honey and sweet spices. The only thing I am a bit upset about is the finish, which is quite short and not too dominant. Was it more pronounced, I'd rate this rum higher. But still I can say I really like this.
Review by Stijn Zino
Easy drinking Panama with some herbal notes. Good rum to try.
Expert reviews
Reviews from RumX's blog partners, independent experts who have tasted, evaluated, and described this rum..
Expert review by The Fat Rum Pirate
Read full review →This had a similar profile to the Mezan Panama releases albeit slightly less perfumed. The extra ABV certainly released a lot more of the flavours. I suspect head to head, I might find the lower proof Mezan a little thin nowadays. A pleasant surprise.
Details about S.B.S Panama 2006
A Column Still Rum from Panama, bottled by 1423 World Class Spirits, at 57%.
Community purchases
8 bottles logged by 7 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
37% opened, 1 emptied and repurchased.
8 purchased · 12 tasted · 5 wishlist · as of
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