Alambique Serrano Vida Nativa Single Cask #2 Venado Temazate

Review by: The Auditor

Review #1314; Rum #619

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 made from cane of the Java varietal and grown in Santa Maria Tlalixtac, Oaxaca at 2,500-3,800 feet above sea level. The cane was pressed for cane juice and fermented in steel and pine tanks with wild yeast. It was distilled by Rommel Krassel in copper alembic pot stills. This rum aged for 22 months in new French Oak before ageing another 2.5 months in a new Acacia cask. It was then bottled at cask strength with no additives.

Distillery: Krassel

Bottler: Alambique Serrano

Region: Mexico

Still: Pot

ABV: 62.5%

Nose:  Raspberry Jam, Figs, Apple Cider Vinegar, Mint, Coriander, Nutmeg

Palate: Medium mouthfeel, , Mint, Raspberry Jam, Figs, Nutmeg, Coriander

Finish:  Medium length finish, Raspberry, Figs, Nutmeg, Coriander, Apple Cider Vinegar

Conclusion: A great rum release. This has some really nice mint and fruit notes in it. The touch of spices lend to the baked vibes it has going as well. A bit of grunge with the apple cider vinegar helps to keep things interesting too.

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.

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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