Review #1503; Rum #802

Here we have another release from the Krassel Brothers outside Santa Maria Tlalixtac Oaxaca, Mexico.  This rum came from fresh pressed cane juice grown on the mountainside. The juice was fermented for 10 days in pine vats, with much added during the final 3 days of fermentation. It was then distilled on the custom pot still and bottled with no additives, filtering, or coloring at still strength for T8ke.  

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Distillery: Krassel Brothers

Bottler: Alambique Serrano

Region: Mexico

Still: Pot

ABV: 69%

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Nose: Minerality, Earthy, Brine, Chlorine, Banana

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Banana, Chlorine, Earthy, Minerality, Olives, Lemon Zest,

Finish: Medium length finish, Chalky,Chlorine, Earthy, Minerality, Olives, Lemon Zest

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Overall for me, this falls a bit short compared to the other Alambique Serrano unaged realeases I’ve tried. What has stood out to me about them are vibrant bright fruits that help to balance against the earthy savoriness that Alambique tends to carry for me. This is missing some of those elements that I have come to love from their expressions. Still a quality rum for sure, I consider what the Krassels are doing to be among the best rum being made today, but this one is a bit of a miss for me personally.

Final Score: 85

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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.