Review by: The Auditor
Review #1238; Rum #548
This rum is a brut de colonne release from distillerie Dillon on Martinique. This rhum agricole was distilled from fresh pressed cane juice on a column still and bottled at still strength with no additives. Though I must note that the brand Dillon is distilled on a Creole Column still is located at Depaz and is solely used to make Dillon rum.
Distillery: Dillon (Depaz)
Bottler: Dillon
Region: Martinique
Still:Coumn
ABV: 71.3%
Nose: Lemon Peel, Minerality, Coriander, chalky, Earthy, toasted nuts, apple, White Pepper
Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Minerality, Lemon Peel, Coriander, apple, toasted nuts, earthy, touch of vanilla sweetness, White Pepper
Finish: Long finish, Minerality, lemongrass, Coriander, Apple, Toasted Nuts, earthy, Vanilla
Conclusion: This is an excellent rhum agricole. Its packed for a flavor, well balanced, and rises up to some of the other great high proof agricoles that exist. A touch of water really opens it up as well, bringing up more of that cane sweetness and taming the heat. But overall this would be a great addition to your rhum agricole arsenal.
Final Score: 91
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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