Famille Ricci South Pacific Exception 2001
Fans of classic 2001 Fiji who enjoy estery, slightly “technical” profiles with fruits, tea and wood at full proof, and enthusiasts comparing indie single casks.
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How does this rum taste?
Community loves the balanced combo of fruits, tea and wood. Critics mention slightly lower complexity versus top 2001 Fijis. Consensus: a very strong, classic Fiji 2001 release.
If you enjoy high-ester, slightly dirty Fijis like other 2001 single casks, this gives you that fruity-tea profile in a very balanced, well-integrated cask strength package.
Beginners, those sensitive to high ABV, or drinkers looking for sweet, ultra-plush sippers with added sugar or heavy vanilla softness.
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About the South Pacific distillery
The South Pacific distillery is located in Fiji. Rums from South Pacific have been reviewed 3,411 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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Rum Friendly Club Advent Calendar, Day 19. A fruity, heavy and spicy nose. Banana and mango, dried fruit, esters, oak, varnish and Christmas spices. The palate is lively, with spices, cedar wood and dried fruit. The finish is long and balanced, but lacks complexity. A fine rum, but I'm not particularly enthusiastic about it.
Mal wieder ein sehr guter 2001er Fiji. Er ist mehr auf der würzig pflanzlichen Seite, dabei aber sehr ausgewogen. Der Alkohol ist sehr eingebunden und trägt die Aromen gut und deutlich. Er komnt zwar an meine Benchmark des Fiji Flag LMDW nicht heran… aber dennoch eine sehr gute Abfüllung
This bottling once again confirms the exceptional vintage of Fiji. A special and unique profile. For me, the tomato skin on the nose is particularly striking. The whole thing is very complex and has a lovely long finish.
Beautiful release, which on the one hand shows the long years in the barrel on the palate, but on the other hand does not lack freshness. Pleasant fruit aromas meet barrel notes, tea and spices. A convincing Fiji from 2001.