Review by: The Auditor

Review #1214; Rum #528

Here we have a bottling of rum from independent bottler Decadent Drinks, which is a brand from Whiskey Sponge. This is a bottling of rum from Barbados that was distilled in 2000, aged for 22 years mostly in Europe if I had to guess, and bottled at cask strength with no additives.

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Distillery: Unknown

Bottler: Decadent Drinks / Sponge

Region: Barbados

ABV: 47.6%

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Nose: Green Apple, Coconut, Mango, Allspice, Black Pepper, Graham Cracker, toasted nuts

Palate:   Medium mouthfeel, Green apple, Toasted Coconut, Mango, Allspice, Black Pepper, Graham Cracker, toasted nuts

Finish:  Medium length finish, Mango, Apple, Toasted Coconut, Vanilla, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Graham Cracker

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Conclusion: This is a wonderfully fruity and delicious rum from Barbados. Its bright and full of flavor, with flavors that really complement each other. I would venture to guess this is from Foursquare but it is a really off-profile Foursquare if it happens to be from that distillery.

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.