Review #1070; Rum Review #398

This is a rum that is distilled at the Longueteau distillery on the island of Guadeloupe. This limited edition bottling of unaged rums was done for the Route de Rhum 2022, a race that connects Saint-Malo to Pointe-à-Pitre takes place every 4 years. This rhum is a blend of two distillates; one distillate comes from a plot with Red cane that experiences a maritime climate. The other distillate was planted with blue cane and has a humid climate. After blending this rhum rests for 8 months and is slowly reduced to the bottling proof with no sugar added.

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Distillery:  Longueteau

Bottler:  Longueteau

Region: Guadeloupe

Still: Column

ABV: 57.5%

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Nose: Pungent, Brine, faint green apple, minerality, brown sugar, Lemon Sorbet, blackberry

Palate:     Medium oily mouthfeel, green apple, brine, lemon sorbet, blackberry, minerality, coriander, earthy

Finish: : Longer finish, peppery, brine, blackberry, minerality, coriander, earthy

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Conclusion: Another great, slightly different, and highly affordable unaged rhum from Guadeloupe, which easily makes my favorite agricole. Fruity, grassy, and a bit of spices makes for an enjoyable experience that shows depth and balance.

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.