Review by: The Auditor
Review #1351; Rum #654
Here we have a bottling of rum from Privateer, an American rum distiller located in Ipswich, Massachusetts. This rum was distilled from molasses on a pot and column still. This rum was then put into new American Oak where it aged for 4 years and two months before being bottled at cask strength with no additives for Showcase Wine & Spirits in partnership with The Rum Curious Club.
Distillery: Privateer
Bottler: Privateer
Region: USA
Still: Pot & Column
ABV: 57.6%
Nose: Vanilla, Black Pepper, Dark Chocolate, Toasted Coconut, Orange Peel
Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Vanilla, Toasted Coconut, Dark Chocolate, hint of Coffee
Finish: Medium length finish, Black Pepper, Vanilla, Toasted Coconut, Coffee, Orange Peel
Conclusion: I tend to like the rums Privateer puts out and this one is no exception. I even like it in New American Oak which is even more surprising (but their bottled in bond is a great bottle that is always available). The flavors here are great, big pops of vanilla and dark chocolate, some toasted coconut as well. The bits of orange slice bring some good fruit as well. Overall it’s a great bottle from Privateer.
Final Score: 88
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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