Nine Leaves Encrypted II 2017
Complex, whisky-like, sherry accents, uniquely Japanese.
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The "Encrypted II" rum from the Nine Leaves distillery in Japan reflects unique craftsmanship. Distilled from molasses in 2017 using a pot still, it aged for two years, offering a diverse aromatic profile dominated by sherry, wine, and vanilla notes. The taste extends to smoky, earthy, and salty influences, reminiscent of whiskey. Users appreciate its complexity and distinct flavor amalgam, noting its sherry and sake-like accents. However, the whiskey-like presence isn't universally favored, which may be polarizing. Overall, Encrypted II showcases craftsmanship with a bold and atypical rum experience that stands out among Japanese offerings, appealing to experimental palates.
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About the Nine Leaves distillery
The Nine Leaves distillery is located in Japan. Rums from Nine Leaves have been reviewed 624 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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Considering how young this rum is, with this complex deep profile, one would actually have to assume a magician made it from secret ingredients.
Verkostet im RumX Adventskalender. Ich war wirklich am zweifeln ob das Rum ist oder doch ein (Scotch) Whisky. Ja, da ist etwas Sherry (aber eher von der abgestandenen Sorte) und für mich ein alles erdrückender Whisky-Geschmack. Und diesen mag ich einfach überhaupt nicht. Die Tatsache dass andere das mögen und ich nicht ist in meine Bewertung bereits eingeflossen. Ich habe mein Sample nicht austrinken können / wollen aber bin mir sicher, dass der Rum andere Geschmäcker trifft. Nur meinen eben gar nicht.
Interessant, man schmeckt beinahe eine Whisky-Note. Er erinnert in seinen Whisky-Akzenten sehr an Chichibu- oder auch Marsdistillate.
A distinctive Japanese rum, whose nose reveals the influence of finish and whisky. Spicy, smoky, dried fruit and hazelnut notes are present, with an almost pastry-like influence. The attack on the palate is lively, marked by spirits and bordering on spiciness. Wood, spices, smoky notes and a hint of salt and earth are present. The finish is more pleasant, returning to hazelnut, spice and a touch of freshness that brings out the scents of whisky and sake. All in all, this is a bewildering rum, at the crossroads of spirits, which needs more integration and maturity to be a rum in its own right. There's no doubt that Asia has extraordinary potential for the coming years in the world of rum.