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BCF8709E-6D78-49B2-9513-619AC84670CEFiji South Pacific Whisky & Rhum
Whisky & Rhum South Pacific L'Esprit 2017 70cl bottle
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Aged rum · 1 year 7mo · 83%

Whisky & Rhum South Pacific L'Esprit 2017

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How does Whisky & Rhum South Pacific L'Esprit 2017 taste?

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How is Whisky & Rhum South Pacific L'Esprit 2017 rated?

RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.2 sits in the “Very good” band. 88% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →

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What does the community say?

56% rate it 8 or higher. 4 selected write-ups from 9 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.

Review by crazyforgoodbooze

Most helpful positive review

crazyforgoodbooze
Oct 20252,540 reviewsGermany
9.0/10

WOW! ich hätte mir beim besten Willen nicht vorstellen können dass Rum mit 83% ohne Verdünnung und ohne Fassreifung so mild und harmonisch sein kann. der weiße Hai aus fiji🦈 ist unerwartet mild und komplex. an der Nase Papaya, ananas, Nagellack, etwas Ingwer und Rose, geschmacklich dann Papaya, Mokka, dunkle Schokolade, etwas Metallisch und wirklich sehr stimmig und rund mit einer leichten überreifen Fruchtsüße. im Abgang bleibt warmer starker Kaffee mit Kakao bestäubt und wieder Papaya. daiquiri damit Grenzt an technical K.O. ist aber absolut hervorragend lecker. großes Kino! top!⚡🦈🤤🇫🇯 Fiji in Reinform mit der typischen Note nach Fahrradschlauch, kräftigem Mokka, Papaya und verbrannten Noten.... Nach wie vor einer meiner absoluter Benchmark white overproof was Komplexität und Alkohol Einbindung angeht... Danke an Roberto Bessa Snō für dieses Monster!

Review by Johannes

Most helpful mixed review

Johannes
Apr 20222,933 reviewsGermany
7.9/10

Unfassbar, dass man den mit seinen 83% überhaupt trinken kann! Ein Schluck davon macht echt Spaß!

Review by Lukas Jäger

Lukas Jäger
Feb 2022522 reviewsGermany
8.4/10

Ruft die Feuerwehr, jemand hat den Gaumen angezündet! 83% vol., das ist mal ein Teufelzeug! Für mich als Fiji-Fan eigentlich schon lange mal Pflicht, aber tatsächlich gibt es bis auf wenige Einhörner quasi keinen umgelagerten Rum von den Trauminseln. Zeigt sich in der Nase erstmal gar nicht so besonders, könnte auch ein junger, gelagerter Fiji sein. Allerdings ganz klar hochprozentig, hui! Hängt man die Nase zu tief ins Glas, wird man schnell dafür bestraft! Auch am Gaumen: Vorsicht ist die Mutter der Porzellankiste. Der geht selbst für geübte Gaumen nur in kleinen Schlücken. Diese reichen aber auch vollkommen aus, fluten den gesamten Mundraum und liefern Zitrusfrüchte, Plastik, vielleicht sogar etwas Honig. Nichts für jeden tag, aber muss man probiert haben! Krass!

Review by Oliver

Oliver
Feb 20231,207 reviewsGermany
8.2/10

First thought: 83% must be inseparable. On the palate then comes a flavor explosion that has incredible steam, but still transports great aromatics. Madness!

Market value

Avg. community purchase price 57 €

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Details about Whisky & Rhum South Pacific L'Esprit 2017

A rum from Fiji, bottled by Whisky & Rhum, at 83%.

CountryFiji
DistillerySouth Pacific
ABV83%
Volume70cl
Age1 year 7mo
Vintage2017
Limited edition180 bottles

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Community purchases

16 bottles logged by 15 collectors.

A drinker's rum.

37% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.

10 sealed 6 open 0 emptied

What did the community pay for Whisky & Rhum South Pacific L'Esprit 2017?

Community paid 60–84 €.

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About the South Pacific distillery

The South Pacific distillery is located in Fiji. Rums from South Pacific have been reviewed 3,767 times with an average of 8.0/10.

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