Nine Leaves Encrypted II 2017
Most love its unique whisky‑sherry profile, complexity and Japanese twist; critics find it too young, winey and barely rum-like. Overall seen as a bold, interesting but niche bottle.
Whisky drinkers and adventurous rum fans who enjoy sherry casks, tannins and smoky, sake-like nuances more than classic molasses sweetness.
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Whisky‑leaning, sherry‑driven Japanese curveball
If you enjoy sherried whisky or funky cask finishes, this will feel like a fun crossover; if you mainly want a textbook rum profile, it will likely feel too off-track.
Newcomers expecting sweet, easy rum or anyone who dislikes whisky, strong wine cask influence, youthfulness or higher ABV heat.
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About the Nine Leaves distillery
The Nine Leaves distillery is located in Japan. Rums from Nine Leaves have been reviewed 719 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.