Review #1069; Rum Review #397

Here we have an agricole rhum from the Longueteau distillery on Guadeloupe. This rhum is made from fresh pressed cane juice that is distilled on a column still then bottled at a high proof with no additives.

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Distillery:  Longueteau

Bottler:  Longueteau

Region: Guadeloupe

Still: Column

ABV: 62%

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Nose: Lemon Peel, Brine, Bell Pepper, Olive Oil, Mienrality, honeysuckle

Palate:    Medium oily mouthfeel, Lemongrass, Brine, Bell Pepper, honeysuckle, minerality, olives

Finish: : Medium length finish, minerality, brine, lemongrass, honeysuckle, olives, cumin

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Conclusion: Packed with flavor, this is a real winner. Vegetal, spices, a bit of sweetness, brine, this really hits all those notes I want in a cane juice rhum. Great neat, likely great in a ti punch as well, this is one that given the price should always be on your bar. What a winner.

Final Score: 88

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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.