Nine Leaves Encrypted II 2017 2yr 58%

Complex, whisky-like, sherry accents, uniquely Japanese.

Encrypted II is a bold, complex rum with sherry and smoky notes, eliciting mixed feedback for its whiskey-like characteristics and innovative flavor blend.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Complex aroma profile
    • Innovative flavor blend
    • Crafted by Nine Leaves distillery

    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.

    Most frequently mentioned flavors

    Aroma

    Wine Sherry Vanilla Raisin

    Taste

    Smoky Wine Whisky Salty

    Finish

    Roasted Intense Black pepper Oak

    How is this rum rated?

    7.8/10
    34 reviews

    Top 40%

    Japan

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    8.9/10

    "Considering how young this rum is, with this complex deep profile, one would actually have to assume a magician made it from secret ingredients."

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    7.8/10

    "The nose I like much better than the taste. Reminds me a little of the Casamigos Reposado with its strong vanilla and caramel note and the minerality in the taste. Rum would not have been my first association in blind test."

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    8.0/10

    "29.01.2022 Going through some samples at home. Notes Medium dark in colour. Nose Intense, fruity, faint medicinal, metallic, faint chocolate, light glue, apple, light orange. Palate Intense, faint wood, glue, medium spicy, fruity, overripe, mango, faint smoke. Finish Medium to long, faint wood, warm, light medicinal, light apple, faint melon. Extra note. This one needs to rest for a goos while and is definitely not for beginners."

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    8.1/10

    "just looked up the tasting notes of the Encrypted III and IV again. The II is closer to the IV. On the nose, yeast pastry with powdered sugar on top, white wine, candied yellow fruit, also a bit earthy-nutty. On the palate also white wine, apricot brandy, pecan. In the finish oak barrel."

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX2190
    ABV
    58%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    2017
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    2 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <100€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Nine Leaves 2017 &nbsp; 2yr &nbsp; 58% Encrypted II

    How is the price of this rum developing?

    Ø Market value
    77€

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    Open rate
    29%

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    About the Nine Leaves distillery

    The Nine Leaves distillery is located in Japan. Rums from Nine Leaves have been reviewed 418 times with an average of 8.0/10.


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