Valinch & Mallet Vs S.B.S
Two bottles of the Legendary destilate Enmore REV, was released within a Year. First One was released in late 2020, from the Italian Brand Valinch & Mallet, as a part of the Series: “The Spirit Is Art”. Six Beautiful bottles in total, 4 rums and 2 Whiskys. 2.nd bottle is from Danish 1423, as a part of their 2021 Single cask release, under the brand S.B.S.
Both Bottles are from 1994, But there are a few differences. S.B.S had a bit longer in the barrel and reached the age of 27. V&M says 26yo
Besides that V&M has a slightly Higher ABV with it’s 52,5% Vs S.B.S` 48,5% Lets see who has the best Pick
Valinch & Mallet, 1994 Enmore REV, 52,5%
Nose:
Heavy, Dark and dirty
tarmat and bit of Gasoline. Not like Caroni, But it’s there
Pepper, licorice, spices and a bit of medicinal notes kick in. This is really Nice! Complex but in harmony. The alcohol is very well integrated
Palet:
Smoothe and oily as i swirl it around in my mouth. I Can hardly feel the alcohol. A freshness explodes in my mouth, Like menthol, the second i swallow. The alcohol kicks in alongside dusins of expressions
pepper, licorice, burnt wood, tannins and lots more i cant pinpointe as is all happens so fast. It’s all replaced by an allmost tangy bitterness. Not a huge fan of this part, But it disappears as fast as it came.
Aftertaste:
Salty Licorice, overwhelms me and leave only a little room for anything Else. A bit of menthol freshness alongside the dirty garage floor lurks in the shadows This thing just keeps on giving
S.B.S, 1994 Enmore REV, 48,5%
Nose:
No doubt this is the same destilate
All though this One seems a bit lighter and easyer. Tarmat, gasoline, licorice, pepper and medicinal. All the same. But as i said, this seems lighter in a way. Allmost has a sweetness to it. I want to say Raisins
Very Nice as well
Palet:
Feels cool and fresh at First. When i swallow, a soapy note strikes me
Ive tried this Once before. Soap does not belong in a rum. With the other One my partner couldnt taste it. Just me. I guess it like how some people experience Koriander as Soapy.
Anyway!! Besides this licorice and spices are a dominant factor, alongside Nuts, Wood and tannins.
Aftertaste:
The soapy sensation is stuck in my mouth
I feel like i ate a licorice my daughter had dropped in her bathtub
Wauw This did NOT go as i expected. This little detail completely ruined it for me This only Confirms to me how different people experience taste. Lots of my friends loves the SBS Enmore REV, unfortunately im not able to enjoy it
Dont let this scare you, im sure it’s just me
Vallich & Mallet 88/100
S.B.S 70/100
till next time
Cheers
