Rum Artesanal Fiji FSDP 22 Year (2001)

Review by: The Auditor

Review #1447; Rum #746

Here we have a bottling of rum from German independent bottlers Rum Artesanal. This rum was distilled from molasses, aged for 22 years in a mix of Pacific and European clients, and bottled at a high proof. This rum is from South Pacific Distillers located on the island of Fiji.

Distillery: South Pacific Distillers

Bottler: Rum Artesanal

Region: Fiji

Still: Pot?

ABV: 59.3%

Nose: Vanilla, Coriander, Clove, Black Tea, eucalyptus

Palate: Medium Oily mouthfeel, Clove, Black Tea, Vanilla, Black Pepper, eucalyptus

Finish: Medium length finish, Clove, Black Tea, Vanilla, Coriander, Black Pepper, Mint

This is great Off profile from a lot of the fijis I have tried. These well aged ones tend to be pretty hit and miss for me but this one falls a bit in the middle. The herbaceous nature is very unexpected but a welcome relief from the wood. That eucalyptus and mint note is quite nice as is the dark chocolate and vanilla that somehow all works together.

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.

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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