Review by: The Auditor
Review #1257; Rum #564
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.
This rum was bottled by Velier as part of their Flag series which highlights various countries. This rum was distilled from molasses on a pot still in 2012 where it aged in Fiji at origin for 2 years in an ex-bourbon cask. It then went to Europe and aged for 12 years in an ex-bourbon cask before being bottled at cask strength with no additives.
Distillery: South Pacific Distilleries
Bottler: Velier
Region: Fiji
Still: Pot
ABV: 64.5%
Cask: Ex-Bourbon
Nose: Touch of plastic, Vanilla, Black Pepper, Coriander, Floral, Lemon Zest, Brine
Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Plastic, Vanilla, Coriander, Floral, Apple, Lemon Zest, Brine
Finish: Medium length finish, Plastic, Lemon, Coriander, Vanilla, Floral, Brine
Conclusion: This is a great offering of aged Fiji rum from Velier. The plastic notes I like that the younger Fiji’s have had is here but it is tempered by the spices, a touch of vanilla sweetness and some fruits. Overall, one of the better Fiji offerings I have had and isn’t over oaked.
Final Score: 88
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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