How Much Does Ron Matusalem Gran Reserva 23 Cost in 2026?
Ron Matusalem Gran Reserva 23 — All Sizes & Prices
| Bottle Size | Price | Price/oz | Price/Shot | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750ml (Standard) 25.4 oz | $34.50 | $1.36 | $2.04 | 16.9 |
About Ron Matusalem Gran Reserva 23
Ron Matusalem Gran Reserva 23 is an ultra-premium rum produced by PROXIMO, with 40% ABV (80 proof), available in 750ml at $34.50, crafted using the Solera aging method for exceptional smoothness and complexity. What makes it special is the masterful blending of aged reserves in oak barrels, marrying young and old rums to deliver refined flavors of caramel, vanilla, oak, spices, and dark fruits, evoking the Cuban rum style despite production in the Dominican Republic. It's ideal for discerning connoisseurs and sipping enthusiasts who appreciate elegant, medium-bodied rums with depth. Compared to category peers like Venezuelan or Guatemalan añejos, it offers a drier, spicier profile—heavier than Puerto Rican rums but less sweet—standing out for its balanced sophistication and value at this price point.
Tasting Notes
👃 Nose
Rich aromas of brown sugar, baking spices, oak, and vanilla lead, evolving into dark fruits like figs and raisins, banana, peaches, marmalade, and canned apricots. Toasted oak grows with caramel, maple toffee, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, rich tobacco, and roasted walnuts. Subtle orange zest and cedarwood add elegance.
👅 Palate
Smooth and creamy with dark caramel, treacle, vanilla, and oak spice delivering a spicy yet refined mouthfeel. Baking spices like nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon mingle with burlap, leather, fresh toast, baked banana, coconut, marmalade, and toasted pecans. Ice reveals bittersweet chocolate that melts luxuriously.
✨ Finish
Medium-long with bittersweet chocolate, treacle, roasted pecans, and lingering baking spices like nutmeg and cloves. A touch of bitterness balances the sweeter vanilla and caramel notes.
Popular Cocktails with Ron Matusalem Gran Reserva 23
Old Fashioned — Muddle sugar with bitters, add Gran Reserva 23, ice, and orange twist for a spiced rum twist on the classic.
Matusalem Manhattan — Stir Gran Reserva 23 with sweet vermouth and Angostura bitters over ice, strain into a chilled glass with cherry garnish.
Neat or On the Rocks — Serve neat in a Glencairn glass or over a single ice cube to savor its complex Solera-aged profile.
Food Pairings
Dark chocolate, Toasted pecans, Cigars like Avo or Davidoff, Caramelized desserts, Roasted nuts
