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 #1441; Rum #740

Here we have a new project from PM sprits,The Rums of Mexico (MX Rums). From the same folks that brought you 5 Sentidos, Alambique Serrano, and Cañada, this new brand line sets out to explore traditional and modern cane spirits found in Mexcio. These spirits are often called locally aguardiente, cañita, chinguirito, cañazo, or ron.

This cane variety farmed in the district of Cosautlán de Carvajal, Veracruz, was produced by Marcos López. Marcos distilled this batch from fermented Cristalina “broth” – the local term for cane juice – with open flame on a 5-plate copper & stainless steel still made by his father. It was then bottled with no additives.

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Distillery: Marcos López

Bottler: The Rums of Mexico

Region: Mexico

Still: Column

ABV: 49.4%

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Nose: Brine, Minerality, Grassy Sweetness, Clay, Coriander, Earthy, hint of pear, Lemon

Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Grassy Sweetness, Brine, Minerality, hint of pear, Lemon

Finish: Medium length finish, hint of pear, Grassy Sweetness, Minerality, Earthy, Coriander, Lemon

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Not sure what I was expecting stepping into these new rums from Mexico but this first one is great. Lemongrass, fruits, spices, a nice hefty minerality and clay. Earthiness to bring it all together. A great and shining example of rum being made in Mexico that until now, I at least had no clue about.

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.