Review by: The Auditor
Review #1138; Rum #457
This bottling comes to us from Raising Glasses, an American independent bottler who is doing rums in 375ml bottles as well as American Single Malt and Scotch in full size bottles.
This bottling is a blend of two different single casks from Thailand. The rum was distilled from molasses on a column still, aged for 5 years in Thailand, 4 years in the UK, and bottled at a high proof with no additives.
Distillery: Unknown
Bottler: Raising Glasses
Region: Thailand
Still: Column Still
Cask: Ex-Bourbon 5 years in Thailand, 4 Years in UK
ABV: 57.5%
Nose: Vanilla, slight dark chocolate, Peppery, faint floral, coconut
Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Vanilla, Dark chocolate, peppery, slightly floral, cinnamon, coconut
Finish: Medium length finish, Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, peppery, cinnamon, allspice
Conclusion: This is just a very good, tasty rum. Nice flavors, good oak influence, flavors that work well together. The sum of the parts, for me, works a bit better than the casks on their own and this is one of those to just have around to enjoy.
Final Score: 85
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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