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 #1455; Rum #754
This rum was distilled from molasses made from locally grown cane in Thailand. The rum was distilled on a column still and then aged for 15 years in ex-bourbon barrels all at origin in Tropical weather. It was then bottled with no sugar or coloring added. This rum was imported by La Maison & Velier and PM Spirits.
Distillery: Unknown
Bottler: La Maison & Velier
Region: Thailand
Still: Column
ABV: 46.2%
Nose: Vanilla, Toasted Coconut, Nutmeg, Orange Peel, Apricot
Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Toasted Coconut, Orange Peel, Dark Chocolate, Black Tea, Nutty
Finish: Medium length finish, dark chocolate, Orange Peel, Black Tea, Toasted Coconut, Nutty
This is a very good bottle of rum. The fruit brings a nice base level of flavor here, with the ageing rounding out the spices and nuttiness to cut the orange and apricot. Some dark chocolate and toasted coconut also work well together to make a very enjoyable and easy to drink rum. I enjoyed the 12 and the 15 is just as enjoyable. This could very easily be a great gateway rum for folks that has enough to explore or just sip and say to yourself “that’s a good rum”.
Final Score: 85
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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