Review by: The Auditor
Review #1164; Rum #479
This sample was provided to me by a producer, distributor, or some other industry source free-of-charge. No compensation, outside of the sample, was received and there were no strings attached.
Shakara is a rum that is born out of a collaboration with La Maison & Velier. This rum was produced from molasses obtained from locally grown sugarcane in Thailand. After being distilled on a column still, the rum was then put into Ex-bourbon casks and aged for 12 years in Thailand, which is considered tropical. This was bottled with no additives.
Distillery: Secret
Bottler: La Maison & Velier
Region: Thailand
Still: Column
Cask: Ex-Bourbon 12 Years
ABV: 45.7%
Nose: Toasted Coconut, Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, bit of tea, waffle cone, cinnamon, nuttiness
Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Toasted Coconut, Dark Chocolate, nuttiness, Waffle Cone, Vanilla
Finish: Medium length finish, Toasted Coconut, Dark Chocolate, Nuttiness, Vanilla, Black Pepper
Conclusion: This is a very good, well made and aged molasses rum. It’s just that classic well aged molasses rum that is comforting and tasty. Coconut, Vanilla, a touch of nuttiness, good oak structure, and dark chocolate make for a really delicious rum. This isn’t challenging at all, but that is a good thing. . Given the category this competes in, especially with the $50-$60 range depending on your market, I’ll be inclined to pick up a bottle.
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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