Review by: The Auditor
Review #1338; Rum #642
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 rum from Spain (distillery unknown) that was distilled from molasses on a column still that was aged for 17 years and aged in an ex-bourbon cask then a Costwold Malt Whiskey cask before being bottled at cask strength.
Distillery: Unknown
Bottler: Roaming Road
Region: Spain
Still: Column
ABV: 60.6%
Nose: Dark Chocolate, bit malty, Hay
Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Dark Chocolate, Hay, Malty
Finish: Short finish, Dark Chocolate, Black Pepper, Touch of Raspberry, Malty
Conclusion: I think other folks would like this rum a lot more than me, but this just doesn’t do it for me. There isn’t much base spirit I feel like I can detect, and I am not a big fan of how powerful this malt flavor forms the backbone of the flavor expression for me. I was hoping for a little more depth and complexity. The flavor’s aren’t bad per se, but that heavy maltiness really doesn’t do it for me.
Final Score: 82
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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