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Malecon 25 Years - Reserva Imperial
Despite the "25 years" on the label, several tasters barely notice a gap between this and the younger Malecon bottlings. What's in the glass is a soft Panama sipper: caramel, vanilla, nutty spice and a touch of dark chocolate, with wood coming through on the palate. One reviewer found it thinner than expected, and it reads less sweet than the aroma suggests. Balanced, easy, Cuban-style in feel.
The community says- Balanced and rounded
- Caramel and nutty
- Thin body
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How does Malecon 25 Years - Reserva Imperial taste?
Aggregated from 43 community reviews.
Soft, caramel-nutty Panama sipper Most find it balanced and easy-drinking — caramel, wood and nutty spice, not as sweet as the nose hints. The catch: little separates it from the younger, cheaper versions.
People who like soft, sweet-leaning sippers and easy first aged rums
Anyone chasing bold, dry, high-ester character
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How is Malecon 25 Years - Reserva Imperial rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.0 sits in the “Good” band. 48% 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?
93% rate it between 6 and 8. 7 selected write-ups from 43 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Business Liner Ralf
Tasted again today, with direct comparison to the younger brother, the Malecon Imperial 18 years. The younger tastes lighter, less complex. I the rum class!
Review by Gregor
Nice drop, very suitable for beginners. And not too much sweetness.
Review by heckto🥃
Ein ausgewogener und komplexer Süßrum. fruchtig-nussig in der Nase, holzig-vanillig am Gaumen. Nicht so süß wie der Duft vermuten lässt, recht lang im Abgang. Ein wirklich guter karibischer Rum, klare Kaufempfehlung.
Review by Beach-and-Rum 🏖️🌴
Very well-balanced rum. However, I don't notice any major differences to the younger vintages.
Review by ChristophFFM
Taste heavy, round, rather sweet, woody, fruity and balanced, with cocoa notes. Great nose and barely pungent alcohol. Multilayered but not too complex. Just delicious and not too sweet. I have the new bottle (2021) and it doesn't say anything about the "Cuban process" like on the old bottles. I hope the rum has not been changed.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#4052 A pretty good rum when looking at the price tag. Fruity and sweet with nice spices and caramel. The empty glass is really nice and has stronger caramel and some coffee notes.
Review by N’ours
The Cuban rum character is evident. Smooth and round. Lovely notes of caramel, wood and spices on the nose that never let up. These notes are echoed on the palate, with smoothness and roundness. Not a lot of fruit, but a caramel side that pleasantly invades the palate. The finish is not very expressive, a simple continuity of the palate that fades rather quickly.
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Details about Malecon 25 Years - Reserva Imperial
A Column Still Rum from Panama, distilled by Malecon, at 40%.
Community purchases
62 bottles logged by 58 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
37% opened, 8 emptied and repurchased.
What does Malecon 25 Years - Reserva Imperial cost?
Community paid 60–110 €.
Current best price: 65.90 € – 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+ →
62 purchased · 47 tasted · 22 wishlist · as of
About the Malecon distillery
The Malecon distillery is located in Panama. Rums from Malecon have been reviewed 564 times with an average of 7.3/10.
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