La Hechicera Reserva Familiar Ron                                   

Review by: The Auditor

Review #1243; Rum #552

Here we have a bottling of rum that is a product of Colombia. This is a rum that is marketed as being produced via the “solero” method and claims rums aged between 12 and 21 years. Per various online sugar testings and the website, this rum has no additives as far as sugar goes. Other than that, there isn’t much to go on as far as production details.

Distillery: Unknown

Bottler: La Hechicera

Region: Colombia

Still: Unknown

ABV: 40%

Nose: Vanilla, Light Caramel, Brown Sugar

Palate: Light Mouthfeel, Vanilla, Toasted Brown Sugar, Caramel

Finish: Medium finish, Toasted Brown Sugar, Caramel, Vanilla

Conclusion: This is the definition of a fine rum. It has decent base flavor, though it comes off a touch too simple. It’s a pretty pleasant sessionable rum though, one meant for enjoying thrown into something simple or just to fill up as you play some board games. As a low proof approachable rum, I can see this being an alright one to introduce your friends to.

Final Score: 82

Scoring Legend:

  • 95-100: As good as it gets. Jaw-dropping, eye-widening, unforgettable whisky.
  • 90-94: Sublime, a personal favorite in its category.
  • 85-89: Excellent, a standout dram.
  • 80-84: Quite good. Quality stuff.
  • 75-79: Decent whisky worth tasting.
  • 70-74: Meh. It’s definitely drinkable, but it can do better.
  • 60-69: Not so good. I might not turn down a glass if I needed a drink.
  • 50-59: Save it for mixing.
  • 0-49: Blech.

Published by The Auditor

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I have drank my fair amount of single malt but got started writing reviews about Single Malt and Bourbon in 2018. Over 1000 total reviews later and I focus mainly on Sugar Cane Spirits now. However, single malt is a still a spirits category I enjoy greatly as is Agave and Brandy. I wouldn’t go as far as to call myself an expert but I am the resident Rum obsessed writer for Malt Runners.

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