Review by: The Auditor

Review #1184; Rum #499

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Here we have a bottling of rum from Alambqiue Serrano.  This rum was made from fresh pressed cane juice with the cane being the Java varietal and grown at Santa Maria Tlalixtac, Oaxaca. This is located 2500-3800 feet above sea level. The fresh pressed cane juice was fermented in pine vats with ambient yeasts. It was then distilled by Rommel Krassel in Feburary 2022 on copper alembic pot stills. After distillation, the rum was put in a virgin French Oak cask where it aged for 21 months in a dry climate, where it experienced 8% angels before being bottled at cask strength with no additives in February of 2024.

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Distillery: Alambique Serrano

Bottler: Alambique Serrano

Region: Mexico

Cask: New French Oak 21 months

ABV: 64.4%

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Nose: Black pepper, Slight Apple, Sandalwood, touch of vinegar, figs

Palate:  Medium oily mouthfeel, Cinnamon, Black Tea, Figs, Apple, Allspice, touch of grill char

Finish:  Medium length finish, Black Tea, Allspice, Figs, touch of grill char, Sandalwood

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Conclusion: Another interesting and delicious cask from Alambqiue Serrano. This has great depth of flavor. Fruits, spices, and a touch of cask influence that doesn’t overwhelm some of the vegetal notes that pop in and out.

Final Score: 88

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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.