Review #1313; Rum #618
This sample was provided to me by a producer, distributor, or some other industry source free-of-charge. No compensation, outside of the sample, was received and there were no strings attached.
This rum was made from cane of the Java varietal and grown in Santa Maria Tlalixtac, Oaxaca at 2,500-3,800 feet above sea level. The cane was pressed for cane juice and fermented in steel and pine tanks with wild yeast. It was distilled by Rommel Krassel in copper alembic pot stills. It then aged for 22 months in new Acacia Oak followed by another 4 months in an ex-red wine cask. It was then bottled at cask strength with no additives.
Distillery: Krassel
Bottler: Alambique Serrano
Region: Mexico
Still: Pot
ABV: 62.9%
Nose: Sandalwood, Black Pepper, Grape Skins, tobacco leaf, allspice
Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Sandalwood, Black Pepper, Grape Skins, Tobacco Leaf, allspice, raspberry
Finish: Long length finish, Tobacco Leaf, Black Pepper, Grape Skins, Allspice, Sandalwood
Rating: 8/10
Excellent. It’s a bit spicy, fruity, tons of savory notes that hang about and form the backbone of the flavor profile. A hint of brine pops in and out. Minerality is here in droves as well. It’s just really damn good. They know how to manage their casks very well to prevent veering into being too powerful on the distillate.
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
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