970 Cask Strength Edition (Madeira Brandy Cask)

Distinct with a woody-brandy finesse, intriguing yet bold.

A cask strength rum that balances woody, fruity, and brandy notes with hints of chocolate and spice. Praised for its originality, some find it a bit unbalanced.

Rich brandy influence
Complex aromatic profile
High ABV packing a punch
70.58 €

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Details about this rum

Country
Brand
970
RumX ID
RX16044
ABV
53,9%
Category
Column Still Rum
Vintage
Distillation
Column Still
Age
7 years
No. of bottles
3,652
Bottle volume
70cl
Engenhos do Norte 2016   7yr   53,9% 970 Cask Strength Edition (Madeira Brandy Cask)

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    How does this rum taste?

    The 970 Cask Strength Edition (Madeira Brandy Cask) by Engenhos do Norte is a distinct rum distilled in 2016, aged for seven years, and bottled with an impressive ABV of 53.9%. With a limited release of 3,652 bottles, this Madeira rum showcases a unique blend of woody, fruity, and brandy notes. Users appreciate its integration of Madeira brandy cask influences, finding it aromatic with hints of chocolate and spices. Some reviewers point out astringency and imbalance, although many find it intriguing and well-suited for those seeking a complex, bold profile. This rum is recognized for its originality yet may be considered overpowering by some palates.

    Aroma

    Woody Grapes Brandy Fruity

    Taste

    Fruity Woody Brandy Chocolate

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    8.0/10 38 reviews
    Top 25% Madeira
    Top 31% Engenhos do Norte

    Degusté au Spirits Days à Tournai, notes rapides : L'un des OVNI du jour ! Nez : brandy, caramel, banane, un petit côté bonbon acidulé Bouche : des fruits, beaucoup d'épices, une touche de menthol ? Finale sur les épices et une pointe d'amertume (mais pas trop). Bref : assez dingue, un peu lourd peut être, mais très content d'avoir terminé par celui la qui vaut le détour pour le coup.

    Very original, with the wild cane notes typical of Madeira rums, as well as strong Madeira wine notes, but nicely coated with the brandy that brings its yellow fruit and adds a new layer to this singular rum. It's a little disruptive with its different markers, but it works really well!

    Toller Rum, fast noch einen Ticken besser finde ich den Brandy, der zuerst in dem Fass gereift wurde. Sehr spannender Vergleich.

    Overall a quite interesting Agricole with lots of burnt rubber in aromas and flavors that’s very different from the Caribbean Agricole’s. This rum, a 970 Madeira Brandy Cask, is produced by Engenhos do Norte in Madeira. It’s a 7yo Brut de Fut distilled in 2016 produced in a total of 3652 numbered bottles.

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    The Engenhos do Norte distillery is located in Madeira. Rums from Engenhos do Norte have been reviewed 689 times with an average of 7.8/10.

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    Avg Rating: 7.8/10
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