La Maison Du Whisky Samai Rhum Cambodia (Flag Series) 2018 5yr 56,5%

Intriguing citrus-spice rum, unique yet challenging finish.

The Rhum Cambodia (Flag Series) offers a vivid profile with citrus and spicy notes, alongside a fresh, vegetal nose. It's intriguing yet lacks depth, with a woody finish.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Unique citrus and spice profile
    • Fresh vegetal nose
    • Exotic appeal

    The Rhum Cambodia (Flag Series) by Samai is a unique cask-strength release, distilled in 2018 with only 170 bottles available. Aged for five years, this rum is characterized by its intriguing blend of citrus, spice, and floral notes, evoking a resemblance to Caribbean and Fijian rums. Users note its vegetal and fresh nose, with hints of tropical fruits, and a palate that combines citrus acidity with woody and spicy undertones. It offers an exotic profile reminiscent of Jamaican influence, making it a notable discovery for enthusiasts. While appreciated for its freshness and unique character, some find it lacking depth, and its finish can be overly woody or medicinal.

    Most frequently mentioned flavors

    Aroma

    Fresh Vegetal Citrus Spice

    Taste

    Citrus Spice Woody Floral

    Finish

    Medicinal Spice Dried fruit Spicy

    How is this rum rated?

    7.8/10
    48 reviews

    Top 37%

    Cambodia

    Top 17%

    Samai

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    8.0/10

    "Interesting and of decent quality. Gives me some Fidji vibes with some dirty/plant-y notes on the nose and palate. Quite some sweetness and vanilla notes from the cask. Finish is a bit to woody/bitter to fully satisfy. Interesting profile nevertheless! Edit after some oxidation: evolved nicely, smoothing out the profile. Gives associations to the 2000 WIRD „Rockley“s, yet a bit more nasty. Same verdict: interesting profile!"

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    7.8/10

    "Exciting profile. It is reminiscent of Fiji and Jamaica (Worthy Park). There is also a pleasant citrus note, which brings a nice freshness. A real surprise and a great rum."

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    6.0/10

    "Cambodia ... somehow artificial the whole thing, with wood, spice and some caramel... I had expected much more. The alcohol is also not so well integrated. I suspect that it will be some time before this rum is ready to be drunk by the general public"

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    7.8/10

    "I'm probably like most people here, there's a lack of Cambodia reference points... On the nose cosmos chemistry set (does anyone else know that 😅), plastic, vanilla, milk cream, fermented fruit, grapefruit. Roasty and spicy on the palate, barrel, tart finish. Really interesting piece!"

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX17324
    ABV
    56,5%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    2018
    Bottled
    2023
    Cask number
    #SAM18BN1
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    5 years
    No. of bottles
    170
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    La Maison Du Whisky • Samai 2018 &nbsp; 5yr &nbsp; 56,5% Rhum Cambodia (Flag Series)

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    Ø Market value
    178€

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    About the Samai distillery

    The Samai distillery is located in Cambodia. Rums from Samai have been reviewed 228 times with an average of 7.0/10.


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