Review by: The Auditor
Review #1333; Rum #638
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 is a molasses rum from Belize that was distilled on a column still, aged for 18 years in an ex-bourbon cask, and bottled at cask strength with no additives.
Distillery: Unknown
Bottler: Roaming Road
Region: Belize
Still: Column
ABV: 62.7%
Nose: Vanilla, Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Nutmeg
Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Vanilla, toasted coconut, caramel, black pepper
Finish: Medium length finish, pop of dark chocolate, toasted coconut, black pepper, vanilla
Conclusion: This is a very good rum. It has those nice classic kind of rummy flavors and if you like a nice oak backbone to your rum this is for you. I’ll admit I’ve never been really into the Belize rums and I like this a lot less than what other folks would I’m sure.
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.
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