Distilia Enmore Floral Rum Series Victoria Amazonica (Catawiki) REV 1994

The REVs actually continue to gain with increasing age. Compared to other releases a little less intense on the characteristic dried plum aroma, but with much more aromatic complexity by very present, but not exuberant wood influence, a slight floral impact and gallant spicy notes, which put the heavy sweetness a very appealing counterpart. Excellent release.

As far as the best 1994 REV from my point of view. Won in blind comparison against my previous benchmark Valinch & Mallet. R

#4175 When you do things then do the right and in my mind Distilia hit the nail with this one. We also sampled a future release and it was a tad better than this one actuly. Lovely profile with very good balance between the roasted wood and fruits. ABV super well integrated and a warm palate with an even longer finish.

A heavy, dark Enmore with powerful roasted, woody and spicy aromas. Cocoa, oak, leather and licorice form a deep, structured body. Dried fruit smoothes the edges, while floral fragrance and herbal notes of thyme add depth and complexity. A profile to tantalize the nostrils. On the palate, years of aging reveal an ultra-dark, woody rum, dominated by bitter cocoa notes, tannins, warm spices and old leather, all against a background of roasted, smoky notes. Dried fruits are overshadowed, while floral notes and aromatic herbs struggle to find their place. The alcohol is very well integrated into this elegant, powerful profile marked by ageing. The finish returns with powerful, smoky, roasted notes of burnt sugar, tannins, spices and intense, dry oak. Chocolate, leather and licorice amplify the sustained bitterness of the tannins. Floral and fruity notes emerge, with a little more vivacity too. A delicious rum, but also a fine selection from Distilia.

Absolute REV Champions League!

The nose is heavy and deep, with varnished wood, old worn leather and smokiness, as well as hints of bitter herbs. The palate, after the burn of alcohol, appears without heaviness, almost with freshness, no doubt thanks to the bitter herbs. The finish is super-long and harmonious. A great rum! The alcohol is slightly burning, but I'm quibbling. Like a taste of licorice on the finish. A Versailles with notes of bitter herbs and pencil lead on the finish.

Tasty but seems a bit "burnt"

Very nice on the nose! Compared to other bottlings this one feels almost „sweet“ showing a very nice balance between fruity and dark, woody notes. While the nose is exceptional, palate is also very nice and ahead of some of other (later) 94 REV bottlings. Howver, for me it is not quite the very top notch bottling I expected from the nose. Still very nice though - no doubt.

Sehr geiler REV … bin froh, dass ich mir den vom Raritäten-Tasting im August aufgehoben habe … ist halt jetzt doch die bessere Jahreszeit für REVs Der hier ist auf sehr hohem Niveau und schmeckt mir richtig gut. Keine Pflaumenbombe aber reich an allem anderen. Intensiv und schwer, wie er sein soll aber dennoch frisch und floral. Im Vergleich wohl mit der Beste REV, den ich probiert habe.

In the nose again a great 1994 REV. On the palate initially also very tasty, but then with a woodiness that overlaps into the bitter. In the finish again for my taste too much wood and in the background a slight violet note that I find disturbing in almost all REVs. Overall, I find the rum a little worse than the REVs tasted so far, because on the palate except for the wood influence less intense. But I must also state that the 1994 REV is not my preferred profile.

A very fine drop! Once again an absolute REV grenade. I like this REV profile better from time to time. Alcohol super integrated. I gave it just under an hour in a covered glass and it was hard to wait, but it was absolutely worth it.

A very intense REV that can sweeten your evening

Extremely good! Perfect balance!

Very big enmore, with all the usual markers, great depth. Fruity, woody, warm, very round and easy to drink. Perhaps a little too easy and a not-so-long finish that prevented me from giving it a 9! In any case, a real pleasure the rumx rarities 11. Thanks Oliver and the team!

Outstanding REV94, winner of the evening for me! Intense, complex yet balanced. Wonderful stuff, unfortunate you can only get it via auction.