The Rum Mercenary & Kintra Albion Sample X 9 Years

Vibrant, woody, with citrusy freshness and complexity.

Fresh citrus notes
Balanced flavor profile
Limited availability
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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.

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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
The Rum Mercenary & Kintra • Albion 9yr   57,2% Sample X 9 Years

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    How does this rum taste?

    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?

    Rating (0-10)
    8.0/10 20 reviews

    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.

    Funk, strong taste but not overwhelming

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

    Young Guyana pot still, same league as 2012 The Nectar, SBS or the Barikenn? All very good! C: W wine N: That oiliness. That saltiness and that granny apple peel and celery blend. It reminds me of the SBS Albion. It seems to me that good young rum shows its true self right off the shelf. After 15min all the smells have converged making the nose very balanced. M: I’m finding very hard to stand by the premise that says, “Long aged rums are best”. Based on good quality young rums I’ve tasted I´m a believer that great distillate does not need long aging or tropical heat. This young Albion is a perfect example of that. It might not be the most complex spirit, but it´s crispy and fresh, full of lime and oyster juice. So natural sweet. F: Fast and furious. B: 2 please. Good price too.

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    The Albion distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Albion have been reviewed 494 times with an average of 8.9/10.

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