| Rating | 93 |
| Style | Rum |
| Produced In |
Oaxaca Mexico |
| ABV | 70.3% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $65.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2025-12-02 |
Alambique Serrano ‘Cartier 30’ Single Origin Oaxacan Rum Review
Made exclusively from naturally-grown java sugar cane from the steep slopes in the mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico, the cane is fresh-pressed and wild fermented, before distillation on a custom still that produces no heads or tails. This is an odd duck that will surely be beloved by rum geeks. There’s overripe banana notes on the nose, and the palate is creamy, with touches of vanilla frosting, leading into a smoky finish. Bottled at a still strength of 70.3 percent ABV, it’s drinkable neat, but would be fun to use in a Daiquiri or Ti’ Punch. It’s also a vivid reminder that Oaxacan spirits extend well beyond mezcal.
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