Review by: The Auditor
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Review #1267; Rum #572
This rum comes to us from Roaslie Bay, a new distillery located on the island of Dominica. This rum was distilled from fresh pressed cane juice, distilled in a pot still, and bottled with no additives.
Of note, 100% of revenue is returned to the community for sustained ocean conservation.
Distillery: Rosalie Bay
Bottler: Rosalie Bay
Region: Dominica
Still: Pot
ABV: 48%
Nose: Minerality, Lemongrass, Salinity, Peppery
Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Lemongrass, Salinity, Peppery, touch of sweetness
Finish: Medium finish, Black Pepper, Lemongrass, Brine, Peppery, touch of sweetness, minerality
Conclusion: This is a very good rum. It’s not going to knock your socks off with extreme flavor or anything, but it’s a really nice example of some quality unaged cane juice rum. The flavors are well balanced and it is very approachable.
Final Score: 85
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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