Engenhos do Norte 970 Edition 15 Year 2004

Review #1121; Rum #442

This rum comes from Rum 970, probably the most common brand of Madeira rum that is known. This rum was distilled at Engenhos de Norte’s from fresh pressed sugar cane juice on a pot still. It was then aged for 15 years in ex-Madeira wine casks before being bottled.

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Distillery: Engenhos de Norte

Bottler: Engenhos de Norte

Region: Madeira

Still: Pot

ABV: 50.9%

Cask: Ex-Madeira 15 Year

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Nose: Plums, Figs, Nuttiness,  Chai, Orange Peel

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Orange Peel, Plum, Fig, Nuttiness, touch of leather, black tea

Finish: Medium length finish, grape skin, orange peel, plum, nuttiness, black tea, cinnamon, chai

Rating: 6/10

This is very good. The fruits are nice and the oak is well balanced. However, compared to the other old cane juice rums I’ve had, this seems to miss the mark a bit. I feel the Madeira cask aging is a bit too intensive.