Isla del Ron Fiji 19 Year 2001

Review #1519; Rum #818

This 19 year old Fiji was bottled by Isla del Ron was distilled from molasses, aged 19 years, and bottled with no additives.

Distillery: South Pacific

Bottler: Isla del Ron

Region: Fiji

Still: Pot?

ABV: 57.2%

Nose: Lemon Pledge, Vanilla, Graham Cracker, Iodine, Black Pepper, Pineapple

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Vanilla, Graham Cracker, Lemon Pledge, Iodine, Black Pepper, plastic bag

Finish: Medium length finish, Vanilla, Graham Cracker, Lemon Pledge, Iodine, Black Pepper, plastic bag

This is great. Its well balanced, not over-oaked and very pleasant to drink. It brings some good fruit but is a mix of industrialness and spice.

Final Score: 88

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.

Published by The Auditor

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I have drank my fair amount of single malt but got started writing reviews about Single Malt and Bourbon in 2018. Over 1000 total reviews later and I focus mainly on Sugar Cane Spirits now. However, single malt is a still a spirits category I enjoy greatly as is Agave and Brandy. I wouldn’t go as far as to call myself an expert but I am the resident Rum obsessed writer for Malt Runners.

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