Alambique Serrano Altos Esteres

Review by: The Auditor

Review #1378; Rum #681

Here we have a limited release of an unaged cane juice rum from Alambique Serrano. This release was fermented for 25 days with wild yeast in open pine vats before being double distilled in a copper pot still and bottled at a high proof with no additives.

Distillery: Krassel Brothers Distillery

Bottler: Alambique Serrano

Region: Mexico

Still: Pot

ABV: 63.8%

Nose: Tomato Sauce, Oregano, Vinegar, Bell Pepper, Apple, Mint, Grape

Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel Mint, Pineapple Rind, Tomato Sauce, Bell Pepper, Vinegar, Brine, Grape

Finish:  Long Finish, Mint, Vinegar, Brine, Pineapple Rind, Tomato Sauce, Bell Pepper, Grape

Conclusion: This is certainly the strangest unaged Alambique product I’ve had, but its so damn good. Its really acidic, funky, a bit fruity, with a load of spices to tie this weird trip all together. Its like dinner in a bottle in terms of the flavor profile, with some dessert sliding in to shake it up.

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.

Published by The Auditor

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I have drank my fair amount of single malt but got started writing reviews about Single Malt and Bourbon in 2018. Over 1000 total reviews later and I focus mainly on Sugar Cane Spirits now. However, single malt is a still a spirits category I enjoy greatly as is Agave and Brandy. I wouldn’t go as far as to call myself an expert but I am the resident Rum obsessed writer for Malt Runners.

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