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Posted
almost 2 years ago
Good nose, nothing really incredible, not the best opthimus but still solid
Posted
2 years ago
Has an orange peel taste with light caramel finish but burns a bit for a 15year old . Solid sipper but spring for their older expressions
Posted
over 2 years ago
6.5 for this Rum. Slightly better than most sweet, soft rums, because of its vegetal and earthy edge, but not good enough for a 7.
Posted
over 2 years ago
Some spice, with caramel on the back end. I enjoyed this rum and would have it again. Not much on the nose.
Posted
3 years ago
On sent bien le vieillissement en fût de chêne mais il est très suave et très parfumé. J'apprécie beaucoup
Posted
over 3 years ago
Envejecido mediante sistema de solera de 21 años en barricas de roble americano que previamente han contenido bourbon de Kentucky Vista Color oscuro con reflejos rojo picota. Nariz Olor muy aromático, es amplio y vigoroso, sin aristas, Boca Sabor sabor suave y notas a vainilla.
Posted
over 3 years ago
Duft af vanilje, som i de fleste rom. Smag af fad i starten, men også karamel og lidt brunkage. En lidt interessant rom, men desværre ikke nok dybde til at score højere end 7, og prisen er også lidt i den høje ende. (9. December 2019 i MacY) opdateret 2022: Det samme som sidst, dog ikke fornemmelse af brunkage.
Posted
over 3 years ago
This makes for an incredibly drinkable high end old fashioned. It's not punchy. It's not brash. It's just solid and it works. By itself this rum is very pleasant and smooth. You'd swear it wasn't 40% abv. All around a good and simple high end rum.
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over 3 years ago
This rum was smooth and easy to drink. I prefer it neat with a couple drops of water added to bring out the flavors. It wasn't overly sweet but also did not have any kick to it. Nothing complex and nothing too special about it. I did enjoy it however I would not purchase a whole bottle.
Posted
almost 4 years ago
Soft dry rum with a smell of caramel, taste of oak little vanilla and long after taste!
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Opthimus 15 38% Dominican Republic
Eye: Liquid mahogany
Nose: We begin with a peculiar smell of sawn timber, like singed oak. Then dusts of alcohol, honey, fir, resin and exotic spices e.g. cinnamon and dried vanilla. It is very “natural” and the alcohol burn is strong which is surprising for the mere 38%. No dominant sweetness here which is a relief. There are some promising fragrances of burnt sugar, heavy white blossom, like lily and sleepy ripe tulips.
Mouth: Low key? No. Everything washes over the palate at the same time and crowds the mouth. The strength bring tears to my eyes and they are not tears of joy. Is this really only 38% ABV? It is like a sweetened Balvenie double wood. It is difficult to discern what is what as this angry spirit and its fiery components battles on the palate. It is a bit astringent (guess that’s the oak) which is different but not wrong. I find honey, fir resin, some christmas fruits, dates and a hint of pomegranate. There is also some green apples (it has a slight resemblance of Calvados actually), burnt caramel, coconut milk, herbs, spices and a little varnish.
Reaction: It feels like a cask strength. What kind of steroids is this Opthimus on? It is really quite strong but at the same time that compensates for the lack of breadth and elegance. What a paradox! The sweetness is formidable and the notion of sawn wood is a welcome touch which alone makes this odd rum worth trying. It is no standard beginners edition for wannabes but something for the true aficionado I think. I look forward to try an older Opthimus where the elements had time to settle just a little bit. The capacity for greatness is certainly there in this bomb-of-a-rum.
85p
Price: 500 SEK
Tasted: 2016, in a Riedel Sommelier Cognac XO glass at room temperature.