Review #1071; Rum Review #399

This rum comes from Distillerie Longueteau located on the island of Guadeloupe. This is part of their parcel series where the cane for this rhum all came from Plot 12. This rhum was made from fresh pressed cane juice from Canne Rogue cane and bottled with no additives.

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Distillery:  Longueteau

Bottler:  Longueteau

Region: Guadeloupe

Still: Column

ABV: 55%

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Nose: Olivey, minerality, peppery, slightly nutty, Vanilla, Floral

Palate:     Medium mouthfeel, minerality, nutty, vanilla, earthy

Finish: : Medium length finish, slightly vegetal, nutty, earthy, vanilla

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Conclusion: A very good Rhum Agricole offering. Good flavor, the nuttiness is a nice addition, but it’s missing a bit of something to take it to that next level for me.

Final Score: 85

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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.