Isautier 16 YEAR (2006) Velier Molasses (Traditional)

Review by: The Auditor

This rum comes to us from Isautier, a distillery located on Reunion Island. This molasses rum was produced from Reunion cane and distilled on a column still. It was aged for 16 years before being bottled at cask strength with no additives.

Distillery: Isautier Distillery

Bottler: Velier

Region: Reunion Island

ABV: 57%. Cask strength.

Age: 16 years. Distilled in 2006. Bottled in 2022.

Cask type: Ex-Bourbon

Price: $129.99

Color: Natural Color. Non-chill-filtered.

Nose: Raspberry, Allspice, blackberry, Cinnamon

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Raspberry, Allspice, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Black Pepper, Black Tea, Star Anise

Finish: Star Anise, Raspberry, Allspice, Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Black Tea

Conclusion: 

This is a great rum. It had a good chunk of savory flavors with some of that star anise peeking in. The oak is well integrated as well. Some fruits pop in too. A great rum, but the Sugarcane release is slightly better.

Final Score: 88

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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