Review by: The Auditor
This sample was provided to me by a producer, distributor, or some other industry source free-of-charge. No compensation, outside of the sample, was received and there were no strings attached.
Review #1429; Rum #728
This bottling from the Flag Series, put together by LMDW, comes from Ghana. This is a cane juice rum that was fermented naturally for 3 days before being distilled on a copper pot still. It aged at origin for 1 year then in Europe for another 3 years. It was then bottled at cask strength with no additives for the USA market.
Distillery: Mim
Bottler: LMDW
Region: Ghana
Still: Pot
ABV: 63.6%
Nose: Toasted Peanuts, Sandalwood, Clove, Vanilla, Earthy, Vegetal
Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Lemon Peel, Sandalwood, Toasted Peanut, Vanilla, Earthy, Black Pepper, Brine, Vegetal
Finish: MLong Finish, Black Tea, Toasted Peanuts, Vanilla, Earthy, Lemon Peel, Brine, Vegetal
A very savory and spice driven profile here. I like it though, out of left field compared to many rums. It still has an underlying vegetal nature with a nice amount of brine too.
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.
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