Engenhos do Norte 970 Reserva
Soft sugarcane, grassy notes and gentle peppery finish.
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.
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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 630 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.
Also an easy sipper from Madeira. Not quite as complex as the William Hinton but also great. A little too much tannin for me
A typical Madeira-style rum, which is as affordable in price as it is in taste. The nose opens with dried fruit (grapes), sugarcane, grass and a touch of walnut and honey. The wood is rather young, with more pronounced and softer spices (vanilla). A fairly classic but attractive profile. The attack is very round and mellow, with much more sweet notes than at first sight (honey, nougat, vanilla, sugar cane). The palate then develops fresher notes, followed by a spicier (pepper, vanilla) and fruitier (raisin) bent. The 40% dilution makes the whole a little flat, lacking a little fantasy. The finish is in the same key, of medium length and just as sweet. The vegetal influence makes itself felt, but a slightly roasted side on nuts and wood gives a little more appeal to this agricultural profile. While not an extraordinary rum, it does have the merit of introducing a new terroir at a very reasonable price.
A young Agricole from Madeira with many floral notes. Sugar cane/caramel, fruit, some wood, spices and a dry drinking experience.