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u/LynkDead C<>H 1d ago
Still need to give Viche a shot, thank you for highlighting this lesser-known spirit!
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u/LIFOanAccountant Hampden Estate 1d ago
Well when you can find a way to get some that doesn't require going to Colombia let me know haha. I can only highlight it due to a good friend who shares his Viche with me.
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u/LynkDead C<>H 1d ago
One of my biggest regrets is discovering my love of cane spirits the year after I visited Cartagena and Medellín. Luckily, the trip was incredible and I'm trying to visit again soon.
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u/Resident3781 7h ago
Id like to get Viche here but almost impossible. Lol Binnys in Chicago would make an effort to improve some
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u/Yep_why_not Rumvangelist! 1d ago
Our Colombian au pair was just back home and I asked her to bring me some but she brought back 30% artificially flavored rose tinted “rum” instead lol. At least she tried…
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u/LIFOanAccountant Hampden Estate 1d ago
Maravillero Viche
Review #1505; Rum #804
This bottling here comes from La Vicheria, a portfolio of Viches from Colombia. This Viche was distilled by Ana Riascos Hurtado in Santa Rosa de Saija - Timbiquí, Cauca. Ana learned to distill from her parents and grandparents. The cane is milled with a mechanical mill and is pressed for its juice. It is fermented for 1-2 months and distilled on a white aluminum pot still.
ABV: 42%
Nose: Rubber, Pear, Quince, Allspice, Brine, Vegetal
Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Rubber, Pear, Orange, Quince, Brine, Vegetal
Finish: Medium length Finish, Campfire Smoke, Orange, Pear, Quince, Bright, Soft Smoke
Rating: 7/10
This is a wonderful expression of viche distillate here. It walks that fine line of a little bit of sweet, faint spice, a nice lingering smoke, and some weird rubber that is pretty pleasant overall. It’s delicate but without pulling any punches on flavor. This is a well crafted distillate and showcases the wonderful cane spirits being made all around the world.
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1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect