Review by: The Auditor
Review #1311; Rum #616
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 is from Alambique Serrano and is of the new Vida Nativa line, a line with labels inspired by endemic native live with single casks and blends. This single cask came from Java varietal cane grown at Santa Maria Tlalixtac, Oaxaca at 2,500-3,800 feet above sea level. The cane was then crushed and its justice was distilled by Rommel Krassel in a copper Alembic pot still. It aged for 2 years in a new French Oak cask before aging a further 3 months in a new Hungarian oak cask. It was then bottled at cask strength with no additives.
Distillery: Krassel
Bottler: Alambique Serrano
Region: Mexico
Still: Pot
ABV: 59.7%
Nose: Plum, Lime Peel, Vegetal, Allspice, Smarties, Coriander
Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Lime Peel, Plum, Vegetal, Smarties, Coriander, Allspice, and Cinnamon
Finish: Medium length finish, Allspice, Cinnamon, Lime peel, Plum, Smarties
Conclusion: An impressive cask of rum overall. I feel as though the Hungarian oak brings a lot of spices to the rum I don’t normally get out of stuff from Alambique Serrano.
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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