Review by: The Auditor
Batch 09-2024
Review #1317; Rum #622
This is a Mexican cane juice rum from the Krassel family located in the town of Santa Maria Tlalixtac, Oaxaca. This rum is made from fresh pressed cane juice of the Java varietal and grown up to 4,000 feet above sea level. This aguardiente is fermented with wild yeast and distilled on the Krassel column still. It is then bottled at still strength with no additives.
Distillery: Krassel Family
Bottler: Alambique Serrano
Region: Santa Maria Tlalixtac, Oaxaca, Mexico
Still: Krassel Column
ABV: 71.4%
Nose: Apple, Pear Skin, touch of vinegar, Lemon Zest, Cardamom, Sharpie Marker, Minerality, Cheese Rind, Apricot
Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Salted Lemon Peel, Apple, Vinegar, Pear Skin, Sharpie Market Minerality, Cardamom, Cheese Rind, Orange, Rain Water
Finish: Long finish. Salted Lemon Peel, Apple, Pear Skin, touch of vinegar, sharpie marker, orange peel, Rain Water
Conclusion: Another incredible bottling by the Krassel family. This batch is a touch on the fruiter side of the spectrum of flavor compared to batch 1, but still packs a whollop of savory raw cane flavor that forms the backbone. A bit of sharpie marker funk pops in and out and the cheese and salt notes help to make this an unforgettable experience that should easily be in contention for one of the best rums released this year. Cartier 30 should be one of those staples you have in your bar at all times to show people truly exceptional Mexican rum.
Final Score: 100
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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