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Dictador XO Perpetual / Aurum
Roasted coffee, dark chocolate and walnut lead here, with vanilla and toasted oak underneath — very much the classic Spanish-style Dictador profile. Members find it soft and only lightly sweet, though the heavy column-still share leaves a slightly rough, sharp edge in the finish. Several call it a vanilla-cappuccino sipper; a few wish the nutty note read more natural.
The community says- Coffee and chocolate
- Not overly sweet
- Thin body
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How does Dictador XO Perpetual / Aurum taste?
Aggregated from 98 community reviews.
Soft coffee-and-chocolate sipper, lightly sweet Most land around "good but unspectacular" — lovely coffee-and-chocolate roast, low sweetness for a Dictador, but thin body and a slightly harsh finish keep it from wowing.
Coffee-and-chocolate lovers moving off sweeter soleras
Anyone wanting fruit, full body or higher proof
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How is Dictador XO Perpetual / Aurum rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.6 sits in the “Good” band. 76% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 2% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
67% rate it between 6 and 8. 19 selected write-ups from 98 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by DRC73
Le meilleur rhum selon moi
Review by Fiete Heinrich
Im Zuge eines Blind Tastings verkostet. In der Nase dominiert absolut ein Aroma von Walnuss. Leicht verbrannter Kaffee. Quasi kein Alkohol wahrnehmbar. Im Mund ist er zyklisch abwechselnd süß und trocken/leicht adstringend. Der süße Teil ist "typisch rummig". Der trockeneren Teil intensiv nach Walnuss und röstig. Etwas Holz. Die Nussaromen sind derart auffällig im Vergleich, dass ich hier nicht an eine natürlich Entstehung glauben kann. Überzeugt mich nicht.
Review by Holger
Zucker 3 g/l. Also faktisch kein Zucker.
Review by Tim
Dictador: a dishonest rum brand? An interview with Dictador's master blender (http://consulhonorariostuttgart.de/?q=de/destileria_colombiana) explains a lot. The fact is that Dictador has never used the solera system and buys in some of the light alcohols for its rums. The alcohol content may also not be correct, concealing a small amount of added sugar. Overall, not the best impression. Nevertheless, this rum is good. Not a trace of fruit, but a lot of roasted aromas plus nut, honey, coffee and chocolate, which I find very tasty. The rum is reasonably easy to drink, although it is a little rough and spicy on the finish. The bourbon barrel is definitely present.
Review by Timo Groeger
Ein sehr guter Rum. Ich finde er hebt sich auf jeden Fall von den Durchschnitt Dictadors ab. Schmeckt absolut nicht süss, dafür viele Röstaromen, Nuss und etwas Schokolade sind zu schmecken. Gelungener Rum
Review by Gregor
Schöne intensive Kaffenoten und auch dunkle Schokolade. Er schmeckt zwar süßlich ist aber keine zuckerbombe. Finde ihn gut gelungen für Einsteiger und Leute die sich von den zuckerbomben langsam trocken trinken wollen.
Review by RCR 🇫🇷
Rhum étonnant aux saveurs chaudes de café torrefié et de chocolat noir. Parfait accord entre le nez et le goût. Un rhum pas trop sucré et qui tient toutes ses promesses. C’est tout à fait le genre de rhum que j’apprécie.
Review by Jarek
Könnte mehr Prozente vertragen.
Review by BTHHo 🥃
The taste is incredibly soft and bold with sweet Columbian coffee, dark chocolate and lots of vanilla from the oak tree. The aftertaste is almost overwhelming, is nicely long and with a really good balance - I have to admit that this rum from Dictador appeals to me 👍
Review by Hans-Peter Jank
Der Dictador XO ist ein sehr interessanter weicher Rum. Erinnert mich an einen Vanille Cappuccino, wobei ich ein Ristretto Liebhaber bin. Mir fehlt vielleicht etwas Tiefe. Aber der Gesamteindruck ist wirklich gut.
Review by heckto🥃
Er ist angenehm würzig in der Nase mit einer holzigen Schokoladennote. Am Gaumen entfaltet sich ein kräftig-röstiger Schokogeschmack mit Kaffee, Nuss und Vanille. Er ist zwar nicht ganz günstig aber jeden Cent wert.
Review by LukaŽiga
8:Like the other rums in the range, the nose is marked by coffee, molasses and caramel. These are combined with a slight woodiness, reminiscent of maple syrup. This woodiness is well burnt, the caramel is quite dark, but it remains round, not sticky like charcoal. There's also a hint of roasted walnut, a slightly oxidized side. We take the roundness a step further with a brioche toasted with honey. With a little air, the nose becomes less sharp and even more mellow. The molasses is still there, but this time it's liquorice. 7,5:The palate is rather lighter and less thick than one might expect. It is totally faithful to the traditional Spanish style, with caramel, vanilla, toasted wood and tobacco. The coffee is more subdued this time. 7,5:The finish is also fairly typical, of medium intensity. The maple syrup, on the other hand, lingers on the palate. So, another typical Dictador...
Review by JonasTh
Wat gelijkaardig aan Dictador 20. Lekker. Eerder een klassieke rum
Review by Werner10
Very smooth and not too sweet. Again the nice coffee flavors that i love from Dictador. But i still prefer the XO Insolent over this one.
Review by Gyuli
딕타도르XO 퍼페츄얼(aurum) 점수 : 7.5 / 10 견과류 노트를 강조하는 론들과 궤를 같이 하는 느낌. 가당의 묵직한 느낌을 약간 날카로운 알콜과 가벼운 질감이 밸런스를 맞춰준다. -------------------------------------------------- 향 : 자카파xo랑 비슷하다. 캬라멜, 호두, 커피땅콩, 건포도 맛 : 향과 크게 다를바 없음. 기존의 솔레라 XO급 가당 론들과 비교했을 때 좀 더 가볍고 담백한 느낌. 전반적으로 괜찮지만 오래 머금고 있으면 썩은 아몬드같은 꿉꿉한 꾸릉내가 아쉽다 피니시 : 호두 아이스크림 맛이 지배적
Review by Oliver
Seems more like a spiced rum with a strong coffee touch. Sweet and delicious.
Review by Vincent D
Plus boisé que le 16 ou le 20 et donc un peu plus intéressant mais ça reste moyennement intéressant, sans beaucoup de relief et sans longueur.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Had a very nice Dictador tasting this Sunday and this is the first third of the six. This was a really nice surprise. A much netter rum than I expected, a nice complex rum with a hint of vanilla in the back. Very well balanced and a delight. Sweet but not too sweet unless you like dry or Agricole style rums. Price to quality is very good.
Review by X-Savior
On The Rocks: On the nose rich sweetness with butterscotch/caramel and some underlying brown sugar with spices and oak. Taste is very smooth and mellow with mild sweetness, oak and spices with a light burn. Finish is medium with a sweetness fading into a light bitterness. It does not taste like it smelled. Might need more time to breath. Mixed Pepsi Zero: On the nose has Microwaved Maple Bacon and the taste is very smooth and sweet. It actually tastes a little better mixed then on the rocks. This might change once the bottle has time to breath.
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Details about Dictador XO Perpetual / Aurum
A Pot & Column Still Rum from Colombia, distilled by Destilería Colombiana, at 40%.
Community purchases
116 bottles logged by 106 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
28% opened, 7 emptied and repurchased.
What does Dictador XO Perpetual / Aurum cost?
Community paid 33–100 €.
Current best price: 84.82 € – within the typical community range.
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116 purchased · 102 tasted · 37 wishlist · as of
About the Destilería Colombiana distillery
The Destilería Colombiana distillery is located in Colombia. Rums from Destilería Colombiana have been reviewed 1,857 times with an average of 7.5/10.
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