Bologne Le Distillat Black Cane

Review by: The Auditor

Review #1135; Rum #454

Hailing from the Bologne distiller on Guadeloupe, this fresh pressed cane juice is made from 100% black cane varietal sugar cane that is left to rest several months after distillation before being bottled at natural strength.

Distillery: Bologne

Bottler: Bologne

Region: Guadeloupe

Still: Column

ABV: 70.2%

Nose: Bright, Lemongrass, minerality, sea salt, rainwater, grapefruit, lime peel

Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, grapefruit, sea salt, lime peel, lemongrass, sea salt, earthy

Finish:  Medium length finish, sharp, grapefruit, salt, lime, lemongrass, earthy

Conclusion: Another great rum from Bologne. This one has classic spices, tropical fruits, and that minerality / earthiness you would expect.

Final Score: 88

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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