Review #1494; Rum #793

Sampan is rum that comes from the Indochine distillery located in Vietnam. This rum was made from fresh pressed sugar cane that has been crown without pesticides. The cane is crushed and distilled on a French column still after fermenting for 3-4 days. The rum then rests in steel tanks for 8-12 months. This has been bottled with no additives and is grown from yellow cane.

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Distillery:  Indochine

Bottler:   Indochine (Sampan)

Region: Vietnam

Still: Column

ABV: 54%

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Nose: Brine, Lemongrass, Earthy, Green Apple, Coriander, Lime Pith, Floral

Palate: Medium Oily Mouthfeel, Brine, Earthy, Green Apple, Coriander, Cardamom, Lime Pith, Floral

Finish: Medium length finish, Brine, Earthy, Green Apple, Lime Pith, Cardamom, Floral

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This is a delightful cane juice rum. Bright, it pops with that lime and apple. Those are tempered by the floral and spice notes and it really takes you a journey that ends with some warming earthiness and brine. It’s just all around great.

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.