Review by: The Auditor

Review #1384; Rum #687

Here we have a bottling of Viche (a Colombian cane spirit) produced by Viche Master Vicky Martínez Cuenú. This viche is produced in Sivirú, Bajo Baudó, Chocó. This viche is produced from “pateperro” sugarcane and “coibatores” varietal, with the pateperro having been planted for over 100 years. It is milled in a mechanical sugar mill, fermented for 18-20 days, distilled in a White aluminum pot still.

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Distillery: in Sivirú, Bajo Baudó, Chocó Communal Distillery

Bottler: La Vichera

Region: Sivirú, Bajo Baudó, Chocó Colombia

Still: Pot

ABV: 43%

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Nose: Rubbery, Star Anise, Brine, Minerality, Spearmint

Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Rubbery, Brine, Minerality, Spearmint, Vegetal, vanilla sweetness

Finish:  Medium length finish, Rubber, Brine, Spearmint, Minerality, Vegetal, Vanilla sweetness

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Conclusion: This viche really pops. Great flavor, its well balanced, great bit of weirdness going on with the rubber notes. But all the other bits tie it all together in a way that is extremely pleasing to drink. We just have to hope one day someone starts being able to export viche so it can be imported into the USA.

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.