Review #1443 – XXX/Three Single Cask Rum

This is a single cask rum selected for r/rum and bottled by Fine Drams in Denmark. At 9 years old, this rum was distilled by Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos, in the Dominican, and bottled at cask strength with no coloring or filtering or additives. I was thrilled that we were able to take this cask as well as the XXX/Two cask. Like all selections I review where I was involved in the selection, this will go unscored.

Review #1443 | Rum Review #92

Distiller: Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos

Bottler: FineDrams

Brand: XXX Rum Series

Selection: Aficionados

ABV: 63% ABV

Age: 9 Years

Nose: Mango, papaya, lemon, lime and citrus. Powerfully fruity, intense and rich. Vanilla, cream, sweet confectioners sugar. Oak is far less prominent than Two.

Taste: Banana creme, toffee, pear, plum, mango and papaya. Fruit bouquet. Thick, rich mouth feel. A bit hotter than I’d prefer but still in check. It runs free.

Finish: Long, fruity and rich. Powerful, fruity, in comparison with Two’s more dessert and oak.

Overall: Amazing. More floral and wild then Two, but less oaky and bourbon-y. Amazing, and a favorite of mine. I’m very stoked we were able to get this cask to accompany XXX/Two.

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Rank: UNSCORED

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Decoded:

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 many things I’d rather have.

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