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 #1453; Rum #752

Here we have a bottling of rum from American Independent bottler Roaming Road spirits. This bottles of cane juice rum was distilled in the Dominican Republic on a column still. It was then put into an ex-bourbon cask where it aged for 12 years and was bottled at cask strength with no additives.

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Distillery: Unknown

Bottler: Roaming Road

Region: Dominican Republic

Still: Column

ABV: 56.8%

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Nose: Raspberry, Graham Cracker, Star Anise, Black Pepper, Candied Orange Peel, Dark Chocolate

Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Ginger, Dark Chocolate, Orange Peel, Raspberry, Star Anise, Roasted Peanuts

Finish: Long length finish, Ginger, Orange Peel, Dark Chocolate, Star Anise, Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Roasted Peanuts

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Wow, this surpassed all the notions I had about this rum. Im normally not the biggest fan of rums from the DR, or so I thought. This cask is excellent. Its filled with tropical fruits, spices, a touch of cherry cough syrup, and some nice dark chocolate notes that tie it all together. It’s quite the cask from Roaming Road, and my favorite from them that I have tried so far.

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.