Engenhos do Norte 970 Reserva
Aromas of fresh sugarcane and fruit combine with a palate of honey, grass, subtle pepper, and dried fruit. Widely considered approachable and well-rounded, this Madeira rum offers great value for those new to the style.
Soft sugarcane, grassy notes and gentle peppery finish.
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- Easy-drinking, mellow profile
- Classic Madeira sugarcane character
- Good value for newcomers
Opening with inviting notes of sugarcane, honey, and grassy freshness, 970 Reserva delivers a round, easy-drinking character layered with peppery spice and dried fruit. RumX tasters find it approachable, slightly vegetal, and with a gentle sweet edge—though less complex, its mellow profile makes it ideal for newcomers to Madeira rum. Worth exploring if you appreciate soft, lightly spiced Agricoles.
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The Engenhos do Norte distillery is located in Madeira. Rums from Engenhos do Norte have been reviewed 615 times with an average of 7.9/10.
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"Tasted this rum with a good friend that bought it during a trip to Madeira which has a long tradition of making sugar and rum. The first Engenho (sugar mill) in Madeira is from 1452 and they produced sugar from sugar cane on the island until 1986. Rum from molasses has been distilled since the early 16th century and the first agricultural rum was produced in the mid 17th century. Nowadays there’s four distilleries on the island. The biggest one is Engenhos Do Norte. Established in 1927, and produces this brand among others. It’s distilled in Barbet copper columns whereafter it’s placed in French oak barrels for at least 6 years before blended, reduced and bottled. After what I’ve heard is it a very typical traditional Madeira rum."
"Ebenfalls ein easy sipper aus Madeira. Nicht ganz so komplex wie der William Hinton aber ebenfalls super. Bisschen zu viel Tannine für mich"
"Un rhum typique dans le style des rhums de Madère, qui se veut aussi abordable en prix qu’en dégustation. Le nez démarre sur les fruits secs (raisin), la canne à sucre, l’herbe et une touche de noix et de miel. Le bois est plutôt jeune, avec des épices plus marquées et plus douces (vanille). Un profil assez classique mais attirant. L’attaque est très ronde et moelleuse, avec bien plus de notes sucrées qu’au premier abord (miel, nougat, vanille, canne à sucre). La bouche développe ensuite des notes plus fraîches, puis un penchant plus épicé (poivre, vanille) et fruité (raisin sec). La dilution à 40% rend l’ensemble un peu plat, manquant un peu de fantaisie. La finale est sur la même tonalité, de longueur moyenne et tout aussi douce. L’influence végétale se fait ressentir, mais un côté légèrement rôti sur les noix et le bois donne un peu plus d’attrait à ce profil agricole. Si ce n’est pas un rhum extraordinaire, il a le mérite de faire découvrir un nouveau terroir à un prix tout à fait raisonnable."
"A young Agricole from Madeira with many floral notes. Sugar cane/caramel, fruit, some wood, spices and a dry drinking experience."