Review #1525; Rum #824
This is a Cachaca from Novo Fogo. This cane spirits was distilled from fresh pressed cane juice, aged for a period of time in ex-bourbon and zebrawood before being bottled.
Distillery: Novo Fogo
Bottler: Novo Fogo
Region: Brazil
Still: Pot
ABV: 42%
Nose: Cinnamon, Sanadlwood, Vanilla, Brine, Clove, Cardamom, Green Wood
Palate: Light Mouthfeel, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Clove, Cardamom, Bell Pepper, Green Wood
Finish: Medium length finish, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Currrants, Clove, Cardamom, Bell Pepper, Green Wood
I do not have a ton of experience with Cachaca spirits, but for me, this is certainly interesting. I think the cinnamon notes get a bit overbearing at times for me and its shockingly tannic. Its fine for me I just wish some of those notes were dialed back a bit. It also, I hate to say, reads a bit of a green wood note going on here, like it has aged but did not age long enough. I would not buy myself a bottle of this.
Final Score: 72
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.
