Desquite Aguardiente Tradicion

Review by: The Auditor

Review #1133; Rum #452

This bottling here is Aguardiente de anis, Colombia’s national drink. This bottling is from a craft distillery, that was distilled from estate grown cane syrup. This was distilled to 80% on a hybrid still, infused with anise seeds, rested in stainless, and bottled at 38%

Distillery: Licores Artesanales

Bottler: Licores Artesanales

Region: San Franciso, Cundinamarca, Colombia

ABV: 38%

Nose: Heavy Star Anise, Slight Rubber, a bit of berry, a bit of sweetness

Palate: Light mouthfeel ,Heavy Star Anise, Rubbery, a bit of sweetness

Finish: Short finish, Star Anise, Rubbery, a bit of berry

Conclusion: The star anise is so forward that it makes this enjoyable. Its thin, it’s a bit watery, but it is nice overall. It’s a nice easy think to drink with a unique flavor.

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.

Published by The Auditor

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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