The Rums of México have been on my radar for a while, mostly because of the overwhelming hype I see for them online. However, after trying several rums from Alambique Serrano and realizing that it’s a mixed bag for me, I didn’t want to rush and buy these bottles, and maybe wait to try a sample at some point. Well, that some point was this past weekend!

This rum is made from sugarcane juice of the Caña Criolla variety and distilled on a four plate copper column still.

Review

Smell

Very strong brine and grass. Very similar to a savory agricole like HSE blanc.

Taste

Very strong flavor of agricole, a bit peppery, and has a pretty distinct smoky note. It actually instantly reminded me of Clairin Le Rocher. It makes an awesome drink with papelón con limón. It’s Smoky, fruity, and grassy, like a smoked ‘ti punch. Very complex, very interesting to just hold in your mouth. A lot more flavors open up with a bit of dilution and lime.

Verdict 7.5/10

Definitely my favorite of the bunch. As you know, I am not a huge fan of really savory, grassy rums, but this one really is quite good. It very much reminds me of a Haitian clairin, such as Le Rocher. Very strong flavor, very complex, and if you love clairins, I think you will love this rum. 7.5/10