The Rum Mercenary & Kintra Albion Sample X 9 Years

Sample X 9 Years offers a balanced blend of fresh citrus and woody notes with a peppery finish. Perfect for those appreciating a youthful yet complex rum.

8.0  / 10  (20 reviews)

Vibrant, woody, with citrusy freshness and complexity.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Fresh citrus notes
    • Balanced flavor profile
    • Limited availability

    Sample X 9 Years is a limited-release rum from Albion Distillery, Guyana, bottled by The Rum Mercenary & Kintra. Crafted from molasses using a pot still, this rum stands out with its cask strength of 57.2%. Users highlight its fresh citrus notes, woody aroma, and peppery finish, with the complexity of lemon peel and oak complemented by subtle mint and leather undertones. Though youthful, it holds a refreshing balance and demonstrates that great quality isn’t only found in older rums. Collectors appreciate its limited availability of just 239 bottles, making it a coveted choice for enthusiasts.

    Aroma

    Woody Orange peel Lemon Minty

    Taste

    Lemon peel Peppery Woody Orange peel

    How is this rum rated?

    8.0  / 10  (20 reviews)

    "04.02.2023 Enjoying a few samples at home. Colour Light in colour. Nose Light wood, faint polish, light fruits, faint herbal, faint melon, faint orange, light mint. Palate Medium spicy, light wood, light orange, faint leather, light mint, cardamom, faint polish. Finish Medium to long, light wood, light mint, light citrus, cardamom, light herbal."

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    7.6 / 10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

    "Fresh tropical fruits, subtle sweetness, light sweetness - in the nose, first of all, a quite appealing, if not very exciting profile. Compared to the young PMs, the appearance on the palate is much more pleasing - altogether rounder with more measured alcohol. Again, basically recognizable spiciness, but much more balanced than in the Sample X parallel release of the nine-year-old PM. Slight sweetness, a bit of vanilla, plus some tart bitter notes - but all in all more balanced than the other releases. But the bottom line remains the same - Demeraras seem to benefit from more intensive aging, be it with longer aging in continental warehouses or directly in tropical temperatures."

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    7.3 / 10
    Review by: Jakob

    "Pretty forward yet good Albion. More funky than expected, will lessen after a while. Lemony, dry, chamomille tea. It's a bit of a challenge but hang in there. Good stuff but also a bottle for the geeky fans."

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    8.1 / 10
    Review by: Rowald Sweet Empire

    "Very fruity and fresh selection from Sample X. Now I want a bottle."

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    8.0 / 10
    Review by: Rum man
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Brand
    Sample X
    RumX ID
    RX14082
    ABV
    57,2%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    9 years
    No. of bottles
    239
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <100€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    The Rum Mercenary & Kintra • Albion 9yr &nbsp; 57,2% Sample X 9 Years

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    40%
    Ø Market value
    76€

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    About the Albion distillery

    The Albion distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Albion have been reviewed 473 times with an average of 9.0/10.

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