Paranubes Oaxaca Anejo Rum

Review by: The Auditor

Review #1084; Rum #411

Paranubes is rum made from fresh pressed cane juice from Oaxaca Mexico. This fresh pressed just is wildly fermented before being distilled. This bottling was aged for 18 months in New American Oak before being bottled at full proof

Distillery: Paranubes

Bottler: Paranubes

Region: Oaxaca, Mexico

Still: Column Still

Cask: New American Oak

ABV: 55.8%%

Nose:  Peppery, Vanilla, oak spice, Brine

Palate: Medium mouthfeel, peppery, vanilla, brine, tannins

Finish: Medium length, bitter, burned caramel, black pepper, black tea, tannins

Conclusion: Yeah, not a fan of this one. New American Oak does not play well with this distillate. They are fighting for dominance and the flavors end up being muddle in a way that is not enjoyable. Heavy bitter tannins make me wish the finish was much shorter. Any of the nice flavors I expect from a cane juice rum is buried under the oak. I was excited to try this but it is so disappointing.

Final Score: 72

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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