Engenhos do Norte Tristao Vaz Teixeira

Review by: The Auditor

Review #1308; Rum #613

Here we have a rhum distilled at the Engenhos do Norte distillery located on the island of Madeira. This rum was distilled from fresh pressed cane juice before being bottled at a high proof with no additives.  

Distillery: Engenhos do Norte

Bottler: Engenhos do Norte

Region:  Madeira.=

Still: Column

ABV: 60%

Nose:  Lemongrass, Minerality, Mint, Salinity

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Lemongrass, Salinity, Mint, Touch of Chlorine

Finish:   Medium length finish, Peppery, Lemongrass, Salinity, Mint

Conclusion: A fine unaged agricole, it hits those notes I tend to like and find but doesn’t rise to some of the great ones I’ve tried.

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.

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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