Review by: The Auditor

Review #1444; Rum #743

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.

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 aguardiente was distilled by Orlando Vázquez in Tlaltetela, Veracrúz Mexico. He pressed fresh cane juice from two varieties of cane, 290 and CP 421. After fermentation the aguardiente is distilled on a four-plate, continuous copper still heated by firewood. It is then bottled with no additives.

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Distillery: Orlando Vázquez

Bottler: The Rums of Mexico

Region: Mexico

Still: Column

ABV: 52.3%

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Nose: Vegetal, Lime, Apple, Earthy, Campfire Smoke, Black Pepper

Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Brine, Vegetal, Earthy, Lime Pith, Campfire Smoke, Black Pepper, Blackberry Jam

Finish: Long, length finish, Soursop, Lime, Vegetal, Earthy, Campfire Smoke, Black Pepper, Blackberry Jam

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Damn, this is just so good. It’s rich and full of flavor. Full on savory assault with campfire smoke, black pepper, brine, and brought to balance with a bit of fruit and lime pith. It’s a rum for mezcal lovers and unaged rum lovers alike. It’s very complex and has a ton going on. This whole series so far has shown the diversity of rums as each is radically different from another. An excellent bottling from rums of Mexico.

Final Score: 91

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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.