Alambique Serrano Altos Esteres High Ester Pot Still Rum 2nd Edition is a Other Rum crafted in Mexico.
This naturally fermented Oaxacan rum gets its distinctive funk from a 25-day fermentation in pine tanks—roughly five times longer than most rums—producing wild, complex esters at a punchy 63.9% ABV, and here's the kicker: the Krassel family harvests their organic Java sugarcane at elevations up to 4,000 feet, making this one of the highest-altitude rums you can buy, where the thin mountain air and cooler temperatures create sugarcane with concentrated flavors you won't find in any Caribbean bottling.
Alambique Serrano Altos Esteres stands apart as one of the few pot-distilled rums made entirely from organic Java varietal sugarcane grown at altitudes reaching 4,000 feet in Oaxaca's steep hillsides, where an extended 25-day fermentation in pine tanks with ambient yeast creates intensely aromatic high-ester compounds that deliver explosive tropical fruit and funky character at a robust 63.9% ABV—all without any added water or sugar diluting its raw, terroir-driven personality.
Given its funky, high-ester profile and robust 63.9% ABV, Alambique Serrano Altos Esteres shines when used as a modifier in tiki drinks or tropical cocktails where its grassy, concentrated cane flavors add complexity, though adventurous drinkers can sip it neat with a splash of water to unlock its full aromatic range. This rum pairs beautifully with grilled meats, mole dishes, and aged cheeses, making it a year-round spirit that's especially satisfying on warm evenings when bold, funky flavors are most appreciated.
Nose: Intense aromas of overripe pineapple and fermented tropical fruit hit immediately, followed by funky notes of olive brine and green banana peel. There's a pronounced acetone sharpness typical of high-ester rums, along with hints of sour yogurt, fresh-cut grass, and white pepper. As it opens up, you'll find lighter notes of honeydew melon and a subtle mineral quality that speaks to the high-altitude terroir.
Palate: Bold and aggressive at full proof, delivering waves of concentrated pineapple juice, unripe mango, and tangy lime zest. The high ester character comes through with funky, almost savory notes—think green olives and sea salt. There's a grassy, vegetal quality from the fresh cane juice, along with white chocolate, cracked black pepper, and a slight bitter edge like grapefruit pith. The texture is oily and coating despite the lack of added sugar.
Finish: Long and warming with lingering tropical fruit esters that turn gradually more medicinal. The funk persists with notes of banana bread, bitter citrus peel, and a drying quality that leaves your mouth feeling clean. A peppery heat builds slowly, accompanied by hints of fresh sugarcane and that distinctive mineral character. The high proof leaves a pleasant warmth that spreads across the chest.
Alambique Serrano Altos Esteres undergoes an extended 25-day fermentation in pine tanks with ambient yeast, which develops concentrated ester compounds that give this rum its bold, funky character—think overripe tropical fruit meets nail polish remover in the best possible way. The Krassel family distills this juice from organic Java sugarcane grown at elevations up to 4,000 feet in copper pot stills, then bottles it at cask strength without dilution, preserving every bit of that wild, expressive personality.
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