Review by: The Auditor
Review #1163; Rum #478
Here we have a cane juice based rum from Colombia. This was produced by Destilería Agrícola de Córdoba located in Montería, Córdoba, Colombia. This was made from cane sourced from a local co-op. The cane was crushed into a juice with a mechanical trapiche, fermented for 7 days with brewer’s yeast in the open air. Distilled on a pot still, aged for 6-8 months in ex-bourbon and French oak at 43-54%. It was then bottled with no additives. This particular one was aged for 8 month in ex-bourbon.
Distillery: Destilería Agrícola de Córdoba
Bottler: Destilería Agrícola de Córdoba
Region: Colombia
Still: Pot still
Cask: Ex-Bourbon and French Oak
ABV: 42%
Nose: Earthy, a bit of vanilla, orange, black pepper, Roasted Peppers
Palate: Light mouthfeel, Vanilla, Orange, Black Pepper, a bit of earth
Finish: Medium length finish, Vanilla, touch of roasted peppers, earthy, orange
Conclusion: This is a very good rum. The base distillate here peeks through the light ageing and just has a touch of oak to round it out. Roasted vegetables, vanilla, a bit of pepper, earthtiness. The vegetalness is the backbone and driver of the rum and makes it very good. This is just really solid rum that is nice to drink.
Final Score: 85
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.
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