Review #: 67
Description: XXX/Three
Spirit: Rum
Background: Released at the same time as XXX/2, this rum was distilled in the Dominican Republic by Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos (the makers of Ron Barcelo) from cane juice in 2010. It was aged for 5 years in first fill bourbon casks in the Dominican before being sent to England where it spent time in a steel tank before being finished in an ex-rum cask for 2 years. Selected by the Aficionados discord server and bottled and sold by FineDrams (sold out now) with no additives, dilution, or filtration.
Distillery – Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos
Bottler – FineDrams
Brand – XXX
Selection – Aficionados
ABV – 62.4%
Age – 7 Years
Nose – Simple syrup, pineapple, mango
Taste – Gooey caramel covered pineapple, cinnamon, sweet icing
Finish – Charred pineapple with cinnamon, strong heat
Score: 8
Would I buy a bottle? Yes
Thoughts: This is definitely a bit different from the meatiness of XXX/Two, but I think it shines through as an amazing rum. I know my notes are a little short, but what you get is so strong and delicious. It highlights how sweet and fruity a rum can be without needing sugar added. I just love it, and think I slightly prefer it to Two.