Engenhos do Norte 970 Edition 2004 15yr 50,9%
The "970 Edition" rum from Engenhos do Norte distillery in Madeira is a distinguished offering distilled in 2004 from sugar cane juice via a Column Still and aged for 15 years. Noted for its complex aromas of grapes, dried fruit, and tobacco, it offers a rich tasting experience defined by raisin, spice, and dark chocolate, with noticeable sherry and coffee overtones. While it impresses connoisseurs with its robust, dry, and woody character, some find its pronounced bitterness reminiscent of grape skins. The rum benefits from aeration and stands out for its cask strength 50.9% ABV, with only 1396 bottles available, making it a sought-after selection for those appreciating bold agricole profiles.
Where can I buy this rum?
Sorry, no offers available at the moment. Get the free RumX app and discover exciting alternatives: Download now!
Highlights
-
Rich grape aroma
-
Complex flavor profile
-
Notable cask strength
Run your own online rum shop? Team up with RumX and offer your bottles to thousands of rum enthusiasts. Contact us!
How does this rum taste?
Rich and complex, this rum offers powerful notes of grape, raisin, and dark chocolate, though its pronounced bitter and woody aspects may not suit every palate.
Most frequently mentioned flavors
Aroma
Taste
Finish
Expert reviews
Are you a blogger and want to publish your articles for free on RumX to boost your reach? Contact us!
What are the key facts about this rum?
970
RX1364
50,9%
Column Still Rum
2004
#L29419
Sugar cane juice
Column Still
15 years
1396
70cl
<100€
Rum
What is the price trend for this rum?
Community purchase statistics
The RumX community has already added 20 bottles to their collections:
closed
opened
emptied
Open rate
Get the free RumX app now and digitize your rum collection. You'll gain exciting insights into the market value of your collection and how individual bottles are developing (updated weekly). The RumX app is an essential tool for all rum collectors and connoisseurs.
Create your virtual rum cabinetWhat rums have a similar taste profile?
We have compiled a list of the best alternatives to this rum for you. The identification of similar rums is based on the community's tasting notes and the key data of the rum.
9966
About the Engenhos do Norte distillery
The Engenhos do Norte distillery is located in Madeira. Rums from Engenhos do Norte have been reviewed 492 times with an average of 7.9/10.
Get the most out of RumX
Do you want to learn more about this rum, track the market value of your bottles, and share your rum with like-minded people?
Download the RumX app for free now and discover our one-stop app!
Vincent D
19 May 2023
“I have a problem with this rum: I can't decide whether I like it or not. Every time I taste it, I get a new impression. The nose is always more or less the same: grapes, wood, spices. You can tell it's an agricultural wine. On the palate, the grape is very present. The woodiness is strong. The rum is dry and heavy. It's halfway between an agricole and some of Guyana's molasses. But I often find it very unpleasantly bitter. The bitterness of grape skins. It's frustrating because when I don't have that sensation, I love its power. The rum clearly benefits from VERY long aeration. Edit: very woody and bitter finish. Decidedly, hard to make up one's mind. Edit edit: oxidation is this bottle's friend! Edit edit edit: farewell. I would have loved you anyway! That woody farmer!”
Aroma
Taste
Jonathan Massard
13 April 2024
“Excellent RQP in Portugal. Spices, big licorice in all its forms, freshness of cane, then grip of local wood, mutated wine, raisins, borderline sticky on the palate. Menthol. A form of roasting inherent to Madeira's island flavors. The finish is long, mushy and slightly astringent. The empty glass smells like a cigar box. A must in its category. Not for everyone. 86+.”
Johannes
26 May 2023
“More on the dry, astringent side.”