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Cihuatán 8 Years
A newcomer-friendly, sweet 40% sipper with strong chocolate, coffee, vanilla and light oak. RumX members find it mild and easy, better suited to casual sipping or mixing than deep exploration.
The community says- Chocolate-forward
- Very mild
- But: Simple profile
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How does Cihuatán 8 Years taste?
Aggregated from 22 community reviews.
Sweet chocolate crowd-pleaser, low complexity Solid, sweet chocolate‑driven rum that many enjoy for its mild, easy character, though several find it simple, thin and more suited to mixing than serious sipping.
Those who enjoy sweet, chocolatey rums and want an easy, gentle pour for casual sipping or simple cocktails.
Drinkers seeking dry, complex or undosed rum, and anyone who dislikes Don Papa‑style sweetness.
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How is Cihuatán 8 Years rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.0 sits in the “Good” band. 40% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 4% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
77% rate it between 6 and 8. 5 selected write-ups from 22 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Schnapsschuesse
Vermutlich die 'Protovariante' des Indigo. Und als solche deutlich unreifer im Charakter. Volle Breitseite Schokolade in der Nase. Daneben findet sich Vanille, etwas Zimt und satte Eiche. Orangenschale und nicht gut, aber passabel eingebundener Alkohol. Riecht mir zu doll, geht stellenweise in Richtung Supermarkt-Süßrum. Geschmacklich dann ähnlich, wenn auch weniger süß als erwartet. Relativ dünn und sehr 'direkt' in den Aromen, wenig komplex. Zur puren Schokolade kommt aber erfreulicherweise noch mehr dazu. Zimt, Vanille, mehr Röstaromen und am deutlichsten Kaffee. Im Abgang dann Schärfe, allerdings zimtig und nicht alkoholisch. Finish sehr kurz. Wer Cihuatan Fan ist kann hier bedenkenlos die Reste zum Abverkaufspreis eintüten. Ansonsten eher zum Indigo greifen - der ist deutlich weiter entwickelt. Und besser. Nachtrag 1: im Direktvergleich mit dem Indigo zwar der klare Vorgänger, aber doch massiv unausgereifter. Sehr viel mehr Kanten, sehr viel plumper, sehr viel weniger amgenehm.
Review by JonasTh
heel zachte volle smaak. Bloemig.
Review by Kieron Wood
This was one from the advent calender from 1423 . Nosing Chocolate and coffee heavily on the nose Tasting Oak , honey , coconut and chocolate
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
schokobombe
Review by Oliver
Zu süß - Don Papa Style
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Market value
Avg. community purchase price 27 €
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Details about Cihuatán 8 Years
A rum from El Salvador, distilled by Cihuatán, at 40%.
Community purchases
62 bottles logged by 58 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
48% opened, 12 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Cihuatán 8 Years?
Community paid 27–48 €.
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62 purchased · 25 tasted · 11 wishlist · as of
About the Cihuatán distillery
The Cihuatán distillery is located in El Salvador. Rums from Cihuatán have been reviewed 1,393 times with an average of 7.4/10.
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