Rum Artesanal Fiji FSDP 22 Year (2001)

Review #1447; Rum #746

Here we have a bottling of rum from German independent bottlers Rum Artesanal. This rum was distilled from molasses, aged for 22 years in a mix of Pacific and European clients, and bottled at a high proof. This rum is from South Pacific Distillers located on the island of Fiji.

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Distillery: South Pacific Distillers

Bottler: Rum Artesanal

Region: Fiji

Still: Pot?

ABV: 59.3%

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Nose: Vanilla, Coriander, Clove, Black Tea, eucalyptus

Palate: Medium Oily mouthfeel, Clove, Black Tea, Vanilla, Black Pepper, eucalyptus

Finish: Medium length finish, Clove, Black Tea, Vanilla, Coriander, Black Pepper, Mint

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Rating: 7/10

This is great. Off profile from a lot of the fijis I have tried. These well aged ones tend to be pretty hit and miss for me but this one falls a bit in the middle. The herbaceous nature is very unexpected but a welcome relief from the wood. That eucalyptus and mint note is quite nice as is the dark chocolate and vanilla that somehow all works together.

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1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect