The Nine Leaves Encrypted IV is a remarkable 58% ABV, 700ml Japanese rum, aged for 5 years and produced by the esteemed Nine Leaves distillery. This exceptional spirit showcases a unique and harmonious blend of aromas, including honey, bourbon, sake, red fruits, almond, fruity, raisin, citrus, and nutty notes. The Encrypted IV offers a rich, fruity flavor profile with hints of fruitiness, red wine, sour cherry, cherry wood, and a noticeable alcoholic presence, followed by a refreshing and warm finish.
The Encrypted III MK3, another gem from Nine Leaves, is a 4-year-old rum distilled from sugar cane juice with an ABV of 58%. Its aroma consists of a delightful mix of fruity, raisin, citrus, sake, and nutty scents. The taste is characterized by fruitiness, red wine, sour cherry, cherry wood, and a warming alcoholic presence.
Nine Leaves Encrypted IV Rum, the fourth edition in the Encrypted series, is a limited-edition, high-proof cask strength rum, distilled from molasses using traditional discontinuous pot still methods and aged for 5 years in wooden casks. This exquisite rum presents a harmonious balance of rich fruit notes, a surprising hint of salty olives, and a subtle sweetness reminiscent of sherry or whisky aged in sherry casks.
NINE LEAVES Encrypted III is a blend of rums aged in ex-sherry, ex-bourbon, and ex-Cabernet Sauvignon casks, along with a secret cask from NINE LEAVES' experimental reserves. This exceptional rum combines a rich, refined flavor, marking a new brilliant era in rum production.
These Nine Leaves Encrypted rums are a unique and intriguing addition to the world of Japanese spirits, offering a delightful and sophisticated tasting experience for both connoisseurs and novices alike.
Nine Leaves Encrypted IV is unique due to its harmonious blend of rich fruit notes, a surprising hint of salty olives, and a subtle sweetness reminiscent of sherry or whisky aged in sherry casks. Additionally, it is a high-proof cask strength rum aged for 5 years using traditional methods.
For the best experience, let the rum rest for 15-20 minutes before serving to fully appreciate its complex aroma and flavor profile. Enjoy it neat or with a splash of water to open up the flavors.
Nine Leaves Encrypted IV is aged for 5 years in wooden casks using traditional discontinuous pot still methods, which helps develop its complex and rich flavor profile.
You can expect a rich, fruity flavor profile with hints of fruitiness, red wine, sour cherry, cherry wood, and a noticeable alcoholic presence, followed by a refreshing and warm finish.
Honey-sweet pastries, overripe banana, almond, vanilla, sake, sherry, wine
Smooth, fruity, bourbon, cherry wood, vanilla, cocoa, nuttiness
Long, lingering, dark wood, almond, vanilla, marzipan, spice
The Nine Leaves Encrypted rum offers a unique blend of fruity, sweet, and nutty flavors with a distinctively Japanese character.
Reviewers have found Nine Leaves Encrypted IV to be a surprising experience, especially considering its young age. Many appreciate its light fruity notes, barrel-aged complexity, and subtle hints of marzipan and chocolate. Some described the nose as inviting, with dominant bourbon and vanilla notes, while others noted overripe bananas and a slight sake aroma. On the palate, it is often characterized by a blend of sweet and sour flavors, including notes of sherry, red wine, and sour cherry balanced by woody and nutty undertones. The finish is generally long and warm, with wood and mild whisky-like qualities. Despite some mixed opinions, particularly regarding its balance and alcohol presence, many agree that Nine Leaves Encrypted IV offers a unique and intriguing rum experience.
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