Review by: The Auditor

Review #1340; Rum #644

This is another bottling of rum from Alambique Serrano, that brand the bottles rum from the Krassel brothers distillery in Mexico. This rum comes from the Java sugar cane varietal, distilled in a pot still, was aged in Virgin French Oak casks, and bottled at cask strength with no additives. This was selected for and bottled by The Florida Rum Society.

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Distillery: Krassel Brothers

Bottler: Alambique Serrano

Region:  Mexico

Still: Pot

ABV: 68.2%

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Nose:   Honeydew, Nutmeg, Lemon Zest, Black Pepper, Mango

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Honeydew, Nutmeg, Fig, Lemon Zest, Black Pepper, Sandalwood

Finish: Long Finish, Lemon, Honeydew, Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Fig, Minerality, Sandalwood

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Conclusion: This is a really great rum, which no surprise to me. It has a nice pop of fruit, with a good spicy backbone that provides a good balance to the fruit and other spices. A bit of sandalwood and mango come in and out as well to tie it all together for me. It lacks some of the pop of other Alambique’s I like more, but this is still a great release. It drinks well below proof too.

Final Score: 88

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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.