Review by: The Auditor
Review #1344; Rum #647
Blackadder is a European independent bottler known for their Raw Cask series, which usually includes bits of sediment in the bottle (also present in this sample bottle). This rum was distilled at South Pacific Distilleries, aged in Europe before being bottled at cask strength with no additives from a single cask.
Distillery: South Pacific Distillers
Bottler: Blackadder
Region: Fiji
Still: Unknown
ABV: 64.1%
Nose: Bit of cement glue, Black Pepper, Brine, Vanilla, Dirty Chai, Dark Chocolate
Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Vanilla, Plastic Bag, Dirty Chair, Dark Chocolate, Earthy, Leather
Finish: Long length finish, Plastic Bag, Black Pepper, Earthy, Dark Chocolate, Dirty Chai, Leather
Conclusion: I don’t usually go for the longer aged Fiji’s but I’ve had this particular bottling a few times now and have always considered it among the best bottlings of SPD I’ve had. It bursts with flavor, with some of that industrial plastic backbone not tempered by age, a bit of fruits and spices help to balance that out and the finish goes on forever. This is the definition of a challenging dram that you only need a little, but you will be well rewarded for sitting with this one for a long while.
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.
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