Review by: The Auditor
Review #1092; Rum #419
This rum comes to us from Rolling Fork, an independent bottler of rum based out of Kentucky This rum that was distilled from molasses was aged for 10 years in El Salvador. The rum was finished for 22 months in 3 Oloroso sherry casks, 5 port wine casks, 4 rye whisky casks, and 10 bourbon casks. It was bottled at cask strength with no additives.
Distillery: Non-Disclosed (Ron de El Salvador)
Bottler: Rolling Fork
Region: El Salvador
ABV: 55%
Nose: Orange Marmalade, Vanilla, Raspberry, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, spearmint
Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Orange, Raspberry, Spearmint, Nutmeg, vanilla, caramel
Finish: Medium length finish, orange, spearmint, vanilla, caramel, nutmeg, toasted brown sugar
Conclusion: This is fine. It starts out with a really nice nose, fruits, baking spices, a bit of vanilla sweetness. But on the palate and finish this all becomes very muddled. It may be a case of too much, but it feels like all the flavors are vying to be noticed and just run together. At time it even veers into being overly sweet for me..
Final Score: 82
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.
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