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Cihuatán XAMAN XO 2004
Vanilla, toffee and candied pineapple lead the palate, soft and rounded at 40% — a very easy Central American sipper that leans sweet. The one-year finish in Mayan Ceiba wood adds an unusual grilled, umami-ish twist a few tasters really liked. Others find it a touch too sweet and short on the finish, wishing for a couple more points of alcohol.
The community says- Candied pineapple
- Smooth and mild
- But: Runs sweet
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How does Cihuatán XAMAN XO 2004 taste?
Aggregated from 125 community reviews.
Soft, sweet Salvadorean sipper with a woody twist Well-liked as a smooth, approachable pour, but the recurring gripe is the same: too sweet, too mild, and a finish that fades fast.
fans of soft, sweet Spanish-style sippers
anyone wanting dry, bold or high-proof rum
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RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.3 sits in the “Good” band. 62% 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?
78% rate it between 6 and 8. 30 selected write-ups from 125 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Megusta_el_Ron
Most helpful positive review
Tolles Geschmacksprofil. Pflaume im Speckmantel als Trinkerlebnis. Eine Bereicherung für jede Sammlung.
Review by Christoph
Most helpful critical review
Throughout, one thinks too much of sugar here, which makes everything flat.
Review by Stefan Persson
Overall a smooth and pleasant Latino rum. It’s a 16yo rum containing rums aged for 15 years in American oak ex-Bourbon casks, and finished for one year in Mayan Ceiba casks. It’s fruity and smoky with aroma and flavor of vanilla and pistachio.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Hinweis: Tätigkeit bei der Perola GmbH (Spirituosenbranche), teilweise berufliche Involvierung bei bewerteten Abfüllungen. Alle Bewertungen sind meine persönliche, unbezahlte Meinung. sehr schöner komplexer Rum, das tropische Mayan-Ceiba Holz bringt unglaublich schöne umami Noten nach gegrilltem Speck, flambierter Ananas und Gewürzen mit rein. wirklich sehr gelungen und elegant. Könnte nur etwas mehr Power vertragen.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Am overall well rounded rum with an oily palate. The curtains in the glass are really nice and stay long. Fruity and sweet with caramel and chocolate as well as lightly roasted wood notes.
Review by heckto🥃
Ein milder Mittelamerikaner. Früchte, Karamell, Ananas, Leder und ein bisschen Pflaume. Absolut solide mit einer guten Komplexität und einer Rauchnote im Abgang. Dem hohen Preis wird er allerdings nicht ganz gerecht.
Review by Johannes
Little flavor, Christmas notes , especially clove, some sweetness , No typical rum notes, short finish. Not quite my taste.
Review by TheJackDrop
"Sympa, un bois particulier. très belle carafe, un poil cher quand meme. En resume, mes notes de degutation : Au nez : Ananas En bouche : Vanillé, Fruits tropicaux La finale plutot orientee vers : Caramel"
Review by Rumpalumpa
Surprisingly disappointing. Reminds me strongly of scotch, tastes almost peaty. Very floral and not at all what I expect when I drink rum. But at least it's something different for those who like it.
Review by Skyfly
Gewürznelken, gepaart mit einem Holzgewchmack der mir neu ist. Vanille und Cookie runden den Geschmack ab. Aus meiner Sicht ist der Alkohol nicht gut eingebunden; trotz der "nur" 40% wirkt er sehr dominant
Review by Filip Šikula
Příjemný rum pro spíše začínajícího rumaře, ale neurazí ani propitéhl rumaře. Ve vůni karamel, vanilka a sušené ovoce. Především banán. V chuti ovocné tóny, s karamelem a vanilkou. Závěr velmi krátký. Je škoda, že je to zbytečně řídké.
Review by Gregor
Interessante tonka Töne
Review by Jarek
Fehlt etwas Stärke, dafür etwas zu süß.
Review by RumTaTa
Ein solider Rum. Die Fruchtigkeit in der Nase fällt auf. Die Standardtrinkstärke macht ihn sehr mild. Trotzdem ist genug Würze vorhanden um nicht uninteressant zu sein. An der Grenze zwischen "angenehm" und "gut".
Review by Godspeed
Tropically aged column still rum from the rarely seen country of El Salvador. Smooth classic Spanish style column still flavor with the smoothness of the ageing making it a very easy, almost too easy, tipple. Unfortunately it's hard to recommend at this price. For the de facto store price of 80-85 euros I can shake loose something far more interesting than this. And that's really my main gripe with this one. It's competent and just fine, but just a little bit boring. Passez votre chemin.
Review by Stijn Zino
Brussels Rhum Festival 15/03/2025 Still a way too sweet rum but the Ceiba barrel gives some interesting flavours, great potential there.
Review by Oliver
Deutlich angenehmer als der Sahumerio. Aber leider gar nicht mein Geschmack.
Review by Wagnerlicious
Der letzte aus dem Tastingset - leider auch keine Offenbarung. Eher süß, Ananas komm deutlich durch. Zudem Noten von Vanille, Nelke und Karamell. Insgesamt fehlen ein paar Prozent Alkohol. - der Nikte ist definitiv der bessere aus der Reihe.
Review by Cédric Meyers
très fruité que ce soit en bouche ou au nez.
Review by rum_sk
Spicy in the 👃 and not very impressive. Taste however is much better, sweet, vanilla, nougat, caramel and nuts. The only problem I have with this one is the price. In my opinion it is too high for what it offers at 40% abv which is a reason of short finish.
Review by Necron
Honestly surprising. At first the smell tricks you into thinking it is a very strong alocoholic rum - it overwhelms your senses to the point it may make you sneeze! Then comes the taste. Absolutely smooth with a sliver of spiciness on the tongue. As far as rums go, this is a good one and is well appreciated neat on rocks. Does not hit my top list as due to the variety of tastes I could barely identify the flavours. Still it is a rum to appreciate if you meet it. Would not recommend it to new rum drinkers.
Review by DJ Wolfson
Great smell of fruits line pineapple and banana. The taste has a kick of spice, but also pleasant amount of mocha and cocoa.
Review by ciheee
Fresh, light, apple, leather, pinapple
Review by Robert Mallander
Just try it
Review by Ginger & Fred
Ich persönlich finde den Alux deutlich besser. Dennoch wie alle cihuatan mega zugänglich und total lecker. Ich finde er verhält sich "ruhig" im Mund, wenn man das sagen kann. Lecker und angenehm!
Review by WillNett
Adventskalender 2025 Sehr angenehmer Geschmack und Geruch. Sehr mild und angenehme süße allerdings nichts besonderes. Zu dem Preis gibt es tatsächlich bessere die auch in Erinnerung bleiben.
Review by Sir Diesel
Rumkalender 2025, weinig aufregend, zu teuer für sein Geld. Schwach im Abgang.
Review by Arnaud Faverjon
Trop de sucre 🫣
Review by Richard Krupa
Na me hodne vonavej, ale z cihuatanu se bude drzet na prdenich pozicich
Review by MJ72
Angenehm süß und rund. Leichte Schokolade, mit fruchtigem Abgang.
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Auction results 43 € – 50 €
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Avg. community purchase price 101 €
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Details about Cihuatán XAMAN XO 2004
A Column Still Rum from El Salvador, distilled by Cihuatán, at 40%.
Community purchases
87 bottles logged by 82 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
27% opened, 10 emptied and repurchased.
What does Cihuatán XAMAN XO 2004 cost?
Community paid 71–115 €.
Current best price: 73.34 € – within the typical community range.
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87 purchased · 137 tasted · 38 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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