Romero & Sons FRC Ecuador (Kirsch Whisky) 1973 50yr 50,4%

RX17309 Good Single Cask <250€
“Alcoholic, sweet, and slightly flat profile.”

FRC Ecuador (Kirsch Whisky) is a rare rum, originating from Ecuador's Romero & Sons distillery. Distilled in 1973 and aged for 50 years, it was bottled by Oldman Spirits GmbH at cask strength with an ABV of 50.4%. Users note dominant aromas of caramel and chocolate, with a strong alcoholic presence both in scent and taste. While it hints at herbal and nutty undertones, some find it overly sweet and lacking depth despite its age. Its rich chocolate and caramel flavors are often noted as positives, although some users feel these are overshadowed by an intense alcoholic bite, making it less enjoyable. Overall, the rum showcases traditional Ecuadorian influences yet disappoints some expectations for its age.

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Highlights

  • Rich chocolate and caramel flavors
  • Long 50-year aging
  • Unique Ecuadorian heritage

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How does this rum taste?

The FRC Ecuador rum offers a mature profile marked by caramel and chocolate, but many find it overly alcoholic. While intriguing, its complexity falters.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Caramel Dark chocolate Alcoholic Herbal Nutty Oak

Taste

Alcoholic Caramel Chocolate Herbal Oak Nutty

Finish

Sweet Nutty Alcoholic Woody Roasted Chocolate

Community reviews

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6.5/10

“All right, I'll try the samples from zabo. Today No. 1: Uh, really not great. Tastes like neutral alcohol mixed with artificial peach flavoring. You can somehow (with some effort) recognize the Spanish style. But I don't find the alcohol well integrated and the rum somehow "thin" despite being over 50%. I don't even want to talk about the actual age of the rum. Perceived age 5 years at most. Too bad.”

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3.6/10

“Franconian Tasting Gang Wenn nur mit Cola und Eis. Edit: Diese Aussage muss ich leider zurücknehmen. Es ist glaube ich so ziemlich mit meine einzige Rum Cola gewesen, die ich bisher weggeschüttet habe, weil ich diese nicht runterbekommen habe.”

Aroma

Caramel Nutty Alcoholic Herbal Roasted

Taste

Alcoholic Chocolate Caramel Herbal Vanilla
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7.0/10

“#4585 26-27.01.2024 Hanse Spirit Pretty well rounded and sweet rum with light fruit. Nose Fresh wood, roasted, citrus, light citrus, caramel, light herbs. Palate Oily, wood, roasted, faint smoke, sweet, caramel, light orange, chocolate, light herbs. Finish Medium long, sweet, wood, roasted, chocolate and light fruits.”

Aroma

Fresh Woody Roasted Nutty Citrus

Taste

Woody Roasted Caramel Sweet Herbal

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Distillery
Brand
FRC
RumX ID
RX17309
ABV
50,4%
Vintage
1973
Bottled
2023
Cask number
#36
Made from
Sugar cane juice
Age
50 years
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
<250€
Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

154 €
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About the Romero & Sons distillery

The Romero & Sons distillery is located in Ecuador. Rums from Romero & Sons have been reviewed 186 times with an average of 7.1/10.


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