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Review #1484; Rum #783

This is something I didn’t think I’d see from the US or bottled by Mainland rum. This is an unaged molasses rum from Minnesota that fermented for 2 weeks in open wood vats using S.Pombe yeast and was distilled on a copper column still. Bottled at still strength with no additives for Mainland Rum.

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Distillery: N/A

Bottler: Mainland

Region: Minnesota USA

Still: Column

ABV: 62.5%

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Nose: Grapefruit, Sharpie Marker, Brine, Minerality, Lime,  Floral

Palate:  Medium oily mouthfeel, Grapefruit, Sharpie Marker, Brine, Minerality, Lactic, Floral

Finish:  Long Finish, Lime Juice, Grapefruit, Sharpie Marker, Lactic

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Great  rum especially for an unaged US rum, which I can think of a handful of interesting ones off the top of my head. This is certainly among them. Funky lactic notes, fruits, a bit of lime. One of the driest finishes I’ve had, it sucks the moisture right out of your mouth. This is one you will want to sit down and explore quite a bit.

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.