The Whisky Agency Cuba 60 Year 1963

Review by: The Auditor

Review #1325; Rum #630

Here we have a bottle of rum bottled by The Whisky Agency to celebrate their 15th anniversary. This is a rum from Cuba that was aged in oak for 60 years before being bottled by the Whiskey Agency.

Distillery: Unknown

Bottler: The Whisky Agency

Region:  Cuba

Still: Unknown (probably column)

ABV: 48.5%

Nose: Dark Chocolate, Sandalwood, Toasted Nuts, Cheese Rind, Vanilla Bean, Raisins

Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Marzipan, Dark Chocolate, Toasted Nuts, Vanilla Bean, Raspberry, Raisins, Soy Sauce, Caramel, Espresso

Finish:  Medium length finish, Blackberry, Dark Chocolate, Toasted Nuts, Cheese Rind, Vanilla Bean, Raisins, Soy Sauce, Caramel, Espresso

Conclusion: I’m a big fan of this one. Rich heavy fruit notes, a nice oak backbone that is shockingly not overbearing, and some of those old rum notes of kind of Rancio and some spices. An incredible, no longer available, and very unaffordable rum release.

Final Score: 91

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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