Licorera Cihuatán Single Barrel (Switzerland)
Anyone curious about El Salvador rum, or bourbon drinkers dipping a toe in, will get the most out of this one. The nose is the highlight — wood, vanilla, almond and a little floral fruit. Then the palate turns watery for many tasters despite the 52.6%, with herbs, cinnamon and clove fading into a short finish. Pretty, but it doesn't quite land.
The community says- Fragrant woody nose
- Bourbon-cask feel
- Watery palate
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How does Licorera Cihuatán Single Barrel (Switzerland) taste?
Aggregated from 13 community reviews.
Nice nose, watery palate, short finish Repeated verdict: lovely nose, thin and watery palate, short finish. Most call it interesting and drinkable but underwhelming — several would sooner mix it than sip it.
bourbon fans and El Salvador rum explorers
anyone wanting a rich, long-finish sipper
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How is Licorera Cihuatán Single Barrel (Switzerland) rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.3 sits in the “Good” band. 84% 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?
100% rate it between 6 and 8. 8 selected write-ups from 13 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Felix Reiber
Schöne fruchtige Nase mit holzigen, blumigen Tönen sowie Mandel und Karamell. Am Gaumen ein intensiver Fasseinfluss mit viel Holz, Zitrusfrüchten, Kräutern und Mandeln. Nur der Körper könnte bei dieser Trinkstärke etwas üppiger sein, welcher die Würzigkeit ein Wenig vernachlässigt. Butterscotch, Zimt und Nelken sind dennoch wahrnehmbar mit Kakao im Hintergrund. Der kurze bis mittellange Abgang hat angenehme Kräuter-und Schwarzteenoten und greift noch einmal das Fass, die Mandel und den Kakao auf.
Review by StrongChoice
Very nice sample. Slightly medicinal nose with dried apricots and jodine. Off dry on the palate, then comes some acidity. Medium medicinal/metallic finish. Not my ideal sipper, but nice experience. Quality product.
Review by Tim
Tolle, aber etwas dünne Nase, wobei sie sehr holzlastig ist und viele Einflüsse einer Bourbonlagerung aufweist. Im Mund recht schwach, da kommt leider nicht viel durch. Insgesamt gut und das Bourbonfass bringt eine zusätzliche Seite, aber der Rum bleibt gänzlich ohne Ausreißer nach oben.
Review by Alexander Rasch
Auf jeden Fall der beste Cihuatan den ich bisher im Glas hatte. War aber bisher auch durchweg enttäuscht von den Abfüllungen. Auch diese ist unspektakulär aber gut trinkbar. Mehr brauch es manchmal auch nicht.
Review by zabo
Much better than expected, but somehow watered down and a very short finish. More for mixing. In summary, however, the opinion I had before about this rum has already been confirmed. Thanks to Tschusikowsky for the sample.
Review by Tschusikowsky
Ein wenig kribblig im Mund. Gute Trinkstärke, wenn auch der Alkohol dafür relativ präsent wirkt. Das Geschmacksprofil wäre gar nicht so schlecht, verblasst im Mund aber relativ rasch. Spanisch aber interessant, insgesamt gut aber nicht vollends überzeugend. Bonuspunkte gibts für die meines Erachtens wunderschön designte und von Hand beschriftete Flasche und die schmeckbare tropische Reife.
Review by Mentalo
Erster Rum aus El Salvador. Die Nase ist noch am Besten. Da hatte man für einen kurzen Moment Hoffnung. Am Gaumen dann aber wässrig, erinnert mich an einen Bourbon und auch nur ein ganz kurzer Abgang. Schade
Review by w00tAN
Joar weiß nicht so recht was ich damit anfangen soll. Würzig in der Nase ein Hauch von Frucht, bisschen einseitig. Im Mund dann trotz der Alkoholstärke als erstes wässerig bevor auch hier Würze, Vanille und Kräuter einsetzen. Abgang dann Kräuter und Tabak Gut den mal probiert zu haben aber ne Flasche wird es nicht
Details about Licorera Cihuatán Single Barrel (Switzerland)
A Column Still Rum from El Salvador, distilled by Licorera Cihuatán, at 52,6%.
Community purchases
4 bottles logged by 3 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
25% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
4 purchased · 13 tasted · as of
About the Licorera Cihuatán distillery
The Licorera Cihuatán distillery is located in El Salvador. Rums from Licorera Cihuatán have been reviewed 1,367 times with an average of 7.4/10.
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