SMWS R9.9 Challenging conventional wisdom 2008

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The "R9.9 Challenging conventional wisdom" was produced in Panama at the Varela Hermanos distillery. It was selected and bottled by the independent bottler The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. It was distilled in 2008 from Molasses with a Column Still and then aged for 13 years. The rum is bottled at cask strength and has an ABV of 63%. This is a limited release and there are only 234 bottles. 1 community member rated this rum with an average of 8.2/10. The rum smells like Fudge, Burnt sugar and Vanilla, and on the palate there is Sweet, Milk chocolate and Vanilla.

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    How does this rum taste?

    Aroma

    Fudge Burnt sugar Vanilla

    Taste

    Sweet Milk chocolate Vanilla Nutty

    How is this rum rated?

    -/10 1 review

    Intense Panama profile - typical notes are dominating along the lines of dark chocolate, roasted notes and vanilla.

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX10229
    ABV
    63%
    Category
    Column Still Rum
    Vintage
    2008
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Column Still
    Age
    13 years
    No. of bottles
    234
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <100€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    The Scotch Malt Whisky Society • Varela Hermanos 2008 &nbsp; 13yr &nbsp; 63% R9.9 Challenging conventional wisdom

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    About the Varela Hermanos distillery

    The Varela Hermanos distillery is located in Panama. Rums from Varela Hermanos have been reviewed 1,210 times with an average of 7.5/10.

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    Avg Rating: 7.5/10
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