Tokyo Nights Japanese Rum

Review by: The Auditor

Review #1264; Rum #569

This is a rum that was distilled from molasses made from locally grown sugarcane on the island of Okinawa. This rum was distilled on a copper pot still and bottled with no additives.

Distillery: Distillery on Okinawa

Bottler: N/A

Region: Okinawa, Japan

Still: Pot

ABV: 40%

Nose: A bit of olives, Brine, touch of vanilla, earthy

Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Olives, Vanilla, Earthy

Finish: Short finish, Salinity, Vanilla, Earthy

Conclusion: This is a fine rum. Nice salinity and a touch of sweetness. I wish the finish was a bit longer and it was a bit more complex, but still a good rum overall

Final Score: 82

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.

Published by The Auditor

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I have drank my fair amount of single malt but got started writing reviews about Single Malt and Bourbon in 2018. Over 1000 total reviews later and I focus mainly on Sugar Cane Spirits now. However, single malt is a still a spirits category I enjoy greatly as is Agave and Brandy. I wouldn’t go as far as to call myself an expert but I am the resident Rum obsessed writer for Malt Runners.

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