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Chalong Bay Distillery The Spirit Of Phuket Thai Sweet Basil 2018
Basil is right there on the nose — but so is a big wave of anise and licorice that catches most people off guard. This unaged Thai cane rum is steam-infused with sweet basil, so you get fresh herbs, lime and sugarcane up front, then a pastis-like anise streak that some tasters just couldn't get past. Light and easy at 40%, more curiosity than everyday pour.
The community says- Fresh basil nose
- Herbal cane profile
- Strong anise
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How does Chalong Bay Distillery The Spirit Of Phuket Thai Sweet Basil 2018 taste?
Aggregated from 16 community reviews.
Basil-and-anise cane rum, love it or leave it Genuinely divisive: the anise-licorice side wins over some and loses others cold. Fans call it fresh and fun, others simply say it's not for them.
herbal-rum fans open to anise and licorice
anyone who dislikes pastis or licorice
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How is Chalong Bay Distillery The Spirit Of Phuket Thai Sweet Basil 2018 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.3 sits in the “Good” band. 62% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 12% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
75% rate it between 6 and 8. 4 selected write-ups from 16 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by TheRhumhoe
A rum infused with basil during distillation, this little juice from Thailand has its own distinctive character. The nose is particularly marked by basil, the freshness of aromatic herbs and citrus fruits, lychee, sugar cane and spices (chili pepper, paprika). A surprising profile, a little zany but very pleasant. The attack on the palate is well rounded. Although only 40%, the flavors assert themselves with basil and herbaceous notes, exotic fruits, lime and sugar cane, as well as spices (anise, chili pepper) and an umami taste that adds relief on the palate. Very drinkable and smooth. The finish is quite long, maintaining the same framework of vegetal, fruity and slightly spicy notes. Even if it's not a great rum, it's still a pleasant surprise that drinks (too) well and at an attractive price.
Review by Timo Groeger
Not bad at all either. The nose is very refreshing, with herbs such as basil. Sugar cane is also recognizable. The palate is also very fresh, with herbs and sugar cane here too. Very herbal rum.
Review by Tschusikowsky
Tastes strongly of aniseed. Pastis sends its regards. Not my taste
Review by R Wehner
Spannend. Nase direkt Basilikum, dahinter Anis und Lakritz, bissel agricole. Zunge erstmal fremd, mehr Anis als Basilikum, leicht scharf, komische Zusammenstellung von Aromen, passt für mich nicht
Details about Chalong Bay Distillery The Spirit Of Phuket Thai Sweet Basil 2018
A spirit drink on a rum base from Thailand, distilled by Chalong Bay Distillery, at 40%.
Community purchases
18 bottles logged by 16 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
11% opened, 1 emptied and repurchased.
What does Chalong Bay Distillery The Spirit Of Phuket Thai Sweet Basil 2018 cost?
Community paid 18–160 €.
Current best price: 39.57 € – within the typical community range.
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18 purchased · 17 tasted · 3 wishlist · as of
About the Chalong Bay Distillery distillery
The Chalong Bay Distillery distillery is located in Thailand. Rums from Chalong Bay Distillery have been reviewed 325 times with an average of 7.5/10.
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