No. 16

Distinct, sweet, not typical Fiji rum.

Sweet and balanced flavors
Rich chocolate notes
Smooth alcohol integration
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The No. 16 offers robust chocolate and vanilla flavors with a surprising balance. Yet, it deviates from typical Fiji profiles, leading to mixed reception.

195.00 €

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
RumX ID
RX12520
ABV
61,1%
Category
Pot Still Rum
Vintage
2004
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Pot Still
Age
17 years
No. of bottles
218
Bottle volume
70cl
Nobilis Rum • South Pacific 2004   17yr   61,1% No. 16

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    How does this rum taste?

    The No. 16 rum, distilled in 2004 at Fiji's South Pacific distillery, showcases 17 years of aging and an impressive 61.1% ABV. Selected and bottled by Nobilis Rum, it's cask-strength and limited to just 218 bottles. Tasting notes highlight aromas of solvents, tropical fruit, vanilla, and caramel. On the palate, flavors of dark chocolate, vanilla, roasted notes, and spiciness are pronounced. Users praise its sweet undertones and balance, although it lacks the expected ester profile typical of Fiji rums. Despite its distinct character, some find it a tad harsh, with alcohol more prominent than anticipated.

    Aroma

    Solvents Tropical fruit Vanilla Caramel

    Taste

    Chocolate Vanilla Roasted Spicy

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    8.0/10 35 reviews

    Unfortunately, no recognition value whatsoever. Not bad, but not good either. I wouldn't miss it unbottled. Kind of a shame, but that's the way it is sometimes - even with a rum bottled by Nobilis. Update 2024-02-01 - Blind tasting, 6th rum Nose: brrrrr, what's that? A simply knitted Foursquare? Palate: just unpleasant, fizzy, yet flat; nope, FS can't be that, I don't like them but because they're boring, but not as pungent as this rum. No idea what that is. Solution: Phew, the Fiji from Nobilis, which I've even had in a glass before. But the rum can't keep up the 76 points I gave it back then: I only give it 60 points. Sorry, Nobilis, mistake. 🤷🏽‍♂️

    This is not your typical Fiji rum but a very nice sidestep. Really well balanced and with natural sweetness, fruit and lovely toffee. I can see why they chose this cask because of the balance and the uniqueness of flavours.

    Was ist nur mit dem Jahrgang 2004 von South Pacific los? Schmeckt gar nicht typisch nach Fiji, sondern eher langweilig, auch wenn er einer der besseren 2004er ist. Blind hätte ich ihn auf Foursquare getippt!

    Hmm, where are the esters? Not very typical nose for Fiji. On the palate round and spicy with slight sweetness, but also quite strong alcoholic. The transition to the finish is dominated by wood and coffee and fades quite quickly.Good rum but I expected more.

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    About the South Pacific distillery

    The South Pacific distillery is located in Fiji. Rums from South Pacific have been reviewed 3,300 times with an average of 8.0/10.

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