From the house of Bordeaux comes a special blend of Caribbean rums made especially for the French market.
I must confess in my search I've struggled to find much information on Mamita rum. One thing I can say is that its my birthday and I'm excited to try this birthday gift from my Dad.
This rum was bottled in the 1970s and the house from Bordeaux no longer exists. It's not very often you get to drink something that is older than yourself and only has so many bottles left before it's gone forever.
The packaging has thrown me a bit to be honest. it's a bloody big bottle, old school label and gold screw cap. Nothing that screams premium but the bottle is priced north of £100. I guess the lack of back label indicates to its age and thus price tag. Nonetheless I missed the 'pop' of the cork.
Smell: A very pleasant combination of rich and fruity scents. certainly pull out apricots and am left looking forward to my first swig.
Appearance: When held to the light you can see a medium rich caramel colour. Mamita is advertised at 44%ABV (88 proof) so I'm happy to see no legs on the outside of the glass, suggesting its at the correct alcohol level with no added sugar.
Taste: Definitely taken aback on my first swig, this packs a quick punch! The aftertaste is more forgiving with only a light tingle, flaring the nostrils like a medium horseradish. It delivers a light sweetness but to be honest I don't get a lot of flavour from the rum.
Rating: 2/5... it's an expensive taste of history but not the best taste (sorry Dad).
Want this in a cocktail? Why not splash out on pretty posh Voodoo. Mamita certainly has the puch you need for it.
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