Semi-Blind Rum Review #8: Swell de Spirits Réunion Rhum Agricole 2011 (Isautier)

Semi-Blind Rum Review #8: Swell de Spirits Réunion Rhum Agricole 2011 (Isautier)

 

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We're back with another entry in our semi-blind reviews series — but yet again with a twist! In this mystery sample edition, both of us have no idea what the identity of this rum is as we review it. Along the way, we offer our best guesses as to the rum's origin and key characteristics.

This time, it's a 13-year-old rhum agricole from Isautier Distillery in Réunion Island bottled by Swell de Spirits.

Rum specs:

  • Bottler: Swell de Spirits

  • Origin: Réunion Island

  • Distillery: Isautier

  • Base material: Cane juice

  • Distillation: Column

  • Age: 13 years

  • Cask: Ex-Cognac

  • ABV: 59.4%

A special thank you to Rumcast patron Ben for providing the mystery sample.

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