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"Hate it or love it rum," as one taster put it — and that's the whole story. This unaged Mexican high-ester leans olive brine, salt, smoke and a mezcal-like edge, with fruit hovering behind it. Members keep reaching for mezcal, agricole, even Islay whisky to place it. Vegetal, savory, and unlike almost anything else in the glass. At 64% the heat is surprisingly well tucked in.
The community says- Unique savory profile
- Olive and brine
- Keep in mind: Divisive smoky/medicinal
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How does Swell de Spirits Los Convidados Satvrnal Mexican Rum (High Ester) 2023 taste?
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Savory, olive-and-smoke, mezcal-like white rum Genuinely polarizing. Most find it fascinating and savory — olive, brine, smoke, esters — but a few just can't get past the medicinal, smoky side. Not fruity funk; something stranger.
Aroma profileHigh-ester and mezcal fans who want savory, unusual profiles
Anyone wanting sweet, fruity, easygoing rum
Style & occasion: Fresh & grassySipping neatCocktails & mixing
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74 community reviews
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Review by TheRhumhoe
Most helpful positive review
Swell unveils its Mexican UFO after several months of teasing. The nose develops a very singular aromatic palette, giving an exotic side of candied fruit and vanilla, but above all very heavy notes on the vegetal, earthy, medicinal and phenolic side. There's a touch of salt, ferment and lots of esters and olives, but also a very present smokiness that gives the nose plenty of amplitude. It's original, fat and very promising. The olfactory impression is confirmed on the palate. There's a vegetal and spicy side that joins with the spices (paprika, pepper), meaty and smoky notes that give a beastly side to the palate, olive brine and always a hint of salt that graces the palate. The texture is fatty, heavy and full-bodied (and robust!). There's also a hint of tomato, fruity notes and a hint of mezcal. The alcohol is very well integrated for the degree. The finish is long, tannic, smoky, spicy, vegetal, earthy and medicinal. The profile is dry but not lacking in aroma. Mezcal, olive and esters round out the profile, which is both original and full-bodied. A very good start for the small Satvrnal distillery, whose older profiles will be to watch closely.
Review by Julien Ries
Most helpful critical review
A rum that's hard to get a handle on because it's so different from all the others. A salty, briny white rum with notes of green olives, strong in alcohol. It resembles an Islay whisky, like a Talisker for example. Very confusing and not really my thing.
Review by zabo
I would first describe it as a nice experiment. On its own, it is a broadening of the horizon, a new kind of flavor that I am not familiar with. A little bit of mescal and cinnamon, triggered by Mexico, is at the back of my mind. It's also drinkable in a daiquiri, but doesn't completely convince me here either. We'll have to wait and see if it becomes more accessible for me once it's been in the barrel for a few years.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Very unusual but nevertheless exciting Mexican rum... Slightly smoky, salty, and fermented fruity. Reminiscent partly of mezcal, partly of rhum agricole with this combination of gooseberry, kiwi and meaty notes, as well as olive brine, pickled dried tomatoes and peppers. Strongly reminiscent of savanna creol Blanc. Would have expected something more like paranubes.
Review by Thunderbird
A very interesting rum, I haven't had it in a glass like this before. The olive note is present throughout, paired with a slight salty solution. The alcohol is relatively well integrated and carries the aromas along strongly. Very late in the finish, an aroma appears that I can't really place. A mixture of medicine, herbal and sour juice. I don't know exactly what to do with it yet. Try it later in various cocktails
Review by Timo Groeger
There are better rums with this percentage, but still quite ok. Vegetable, tropical fruit and alcohol on the nose, then olive, a chilli note and salty vinegar on the palate. One of the worse Swell de Spirits :-(
Review by DomM
Nose starts of intense with some chemical notes. Right from the start this leans towards vegetal notes and artificial cinnamon (like in Big Red chewing gum) and some somkey notes. Some time to breath adds sweetness to the nose (vanilla cream soda). Also some olive griminess in there 🤔 Intense and funky in the nose. But far off from Jamaican funk (honestly I don’t get fruits on the nose really - maybe some berries, but definitely not the dominating note for me) and more akin to Agricole - but still different. Interesting! A bit less vibrant on the palate. Similar notes, yet with more fruits. Raspberry and some acidity. Texture is creamy again with some sweetness. Looking at the ABV, alcohol is nicely integrated. This one is definitely an interesting new release and I‘‘m keen to see more from the project. The unaged bottling shows a profile which isn’t a copy of anything but a profile worth explorling. Should also make for some interesting drinks.
Review by Dr.Django
First of all, I think the design is absolutely brilliant, especially the shape of the bottle! The rum is also very interesting and, in keeping with the country of origin, tends to be earthy, salty and smoky. Some sweet and sour fruit joins in. Some salty sweetness comes through in the (late) finish. Very interesting. I'm looking forward to more.
Review by Skyfly
A really exciting rum that already reminds you of classic Mexican spirits like tequila and mezcal on the nose – these are still present on the palate, though a bit toned down. I'm really curious if there will ever be a cask-aged version.
Review by Leo Krüper
Interesting unaged rum. Lots of power due to the high ester and alcohol. But relatively few individual flavors or character traits.
Review by TheJackDrop
I liked my first Mexican opus last May, but it took me 5 months to open the bottle... I'm not disappointed to find it back at home, Ester, salty, smoky, meaty, but with a lively hint of exotic fruit that enhances the whole! Esters, on the other hand, quickly hit the 😂
Review by Eric Frechin
This is a very atypical tasting. On the nose I have something quite pleasant with a base of candied fruits macerated in Mezcal and spices like cinnamon, you can still feel the alcohol near the glass! On the palate I completely lose the candied fruits. It's very vegetal and spicy. The smokiness is more noticeable. Smoky/mezcal finish, olive with an alkaline sensation. It goes off the beaten path, but better taste before buying a bottle.
Review by Christian Rudt
First appearance of los convidados and this high ester rum is predominantly floral with a pronounced olive note. Tropical fruit still comes through well on the nose, where the rum is particularly convincing for me. On the palate, there is a relatively salty finish with a slightly smoky profile reminiscent of some mezcal. It will be interesting to see what else comes from Mexico. a good start!
Review by Djehey
Nice white high ester. Varied notes, not so fruity but very interesting and a change from Jamaica. Aging trials are already underway. This gives us great prospects for the future!
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#4984 19.12.2024 Having a few unaged samples at home 😊 Nose Fresh, round, medium intense, light smoke, citrus, sugarcane, light vegetal, faint chocolate. Palate Intense, medium spicy, round, faint smoke, light caramel, olive, vegetal, light metallic, citrus, sugarcane. Finish Medium to long, medium intense, faint smoke, light caramel, light metallic, olive, citrus. This was a unique profile and still pretty good. The empty glass is fruity with stronger caramel notes.
Review by Frank
On the ICE between Hannover and Hamburg. A rum from Mexico is already rare. Nose: very fruity, fermented fruity. And medicinal-salty. Also green plant-like with olive and agave, fruit goes towards honeydew melon, gooseberry and papaya with banana. Overall actually reminds of Mezcal. I like it. 7.8 Palate: again salty-sweetish, fermented fruity-plant-like. Nice mix between sweetness and salt. Olive again and - bringing some sharpness - pepperoni or chili. With a slight smoky note, it reminds on the palate of Mezcal. Interesting and good, definitely an exciting mixer, but also good neat. 7.8
Review by Rafał
The aroma is interesting and specific, there are herbal accents, you can feel mezcal, smoked and smoky, iodine, a little olive with brine and artichokes and esters. 👅. Mezcal flavour, smoky notes and olives and salt, fruit, vegetable and vegetable accents. With traces of resin, pine and spruce. And the alcohol is relatively well hidden.
Review by Johannes
Exciting rum! Olives, salt, esters, overripe fruit.
Review by Mentalo
My first rum from Mexico. I had no expectations, but this is a decent unaged rum. Minimally fizzy at the start. But also lots of herbal notes, some olive, ester, a light cinnamon note and a little fruity.
Review by Schnubbii
Initially a little alcoholic and brandy-like on the nose, but this disappears quite quickly and a somewhat sweetish, pear-like aroma remains. On the palate there is a lot of pear, but not as strong and intense as a Willi, but sweeter and also a little lighter. A little water does it good, then it opens up and becomes even fruitier. The fruit is definitely a little more complex here. The finish is not too short and the fruitiness slowly fades away. For me, this is a successful bottling, even if the slightly boozy impression remains until the end. I'm looking forward to longer matured bottlings from this distillery
Review by primus
My dear Mr. Gesangsverein, this is where El Zecho meets Don Promillo. The nose is super bacony and smoky, with hints of fruit in the background. They can also be tasted on the palate, perhaps something citrusy or tropical? I don't know, it's immediately overtaken by a tsunami of really medicinal flavors. Wow. Hansaplast plaster. Iodine. Lacquer. That won't be everyone's cup of tea. But at least it's something new
Review by Vincent D
A very special rum. I can't remember ever tasting anything quite like it. Esters, smokiness, earthiness. Spice, light brine. It's surprising and rather pleasant. To be tried again.
Review by Lukas Jäger
Tasted at the 13th GRF at the Armagnac.de stand Unusual bottling, I wouldn't have classified it as rum at first. There's an exciting smokiness at the back that I'm familiar with from mezcal, but I don't actually like it there!
Review by kondgab
Olives and ester.
Review by Martin Ekrt
Unique fragrance. It reminds me so much of candy. Maybe hash browns and some schnapps. This definitely catches my eye. Very drinkable for a high ABV. A totally unique flavor, hard to describe. I'd be very interested to see this rum aged.
Review by Johnny Rumcask
An interesting little animal: Glue, cardboard and always the taste of mushrooms (mushrooms), some cardboard and industrial carpet. Interesting to drink straight, but a sample is enough. A stored version in the future could be quite exciting.
Review by Martin Švojgr
Interesting rum, I was looking forward to it.The aroma has olives, saltiness, esters and maybe even smokiness. Upon sipping, esters, saltiness/bitterness of olives, vegetable juice, pepper l,tomatoes (yikes, I need to try a Bloody Mary 😍) pop up, sweetness and smokiness on the finish. Interesting experience, but in a bloody mary it would probably sit best.
Review by Mc Pirate
I’m really surprised by this tasting where the bottle was half full and the oxidation, the oxygenation made this rum, which was apparently very vegetal at first, very indulgent! The nose is round and sweet, terribly indulgent, almost pastry-like! The palate is not aggressive and leans towards yellow fruits, very aromatic, we’re no longer even on fresh cane but really a little acidity that also ends on something indulgent, sweet. The finish lives up to the tasting, no heat but a lingering sweetness.
Review by BnBrt
A discreet nose that conceals a small explosion on the palate, which is very interesting but stops a little too quickly. Discreet nose, reminds me of slightly aggressive brine, feeling of licorice stick? Interesting attack, even disconcerting after the nose. Very heavy, very trashy, tar, leather. A good sudden explosion that stops quickly too.
Review by Rene Pfeiffer
GRF 2024 tasted.
Review by Volkmar Weber
Soft, creamy buttery texture, full fruit basket with ester magic and a hint of cinnamon. Very unique DNA, from this profile a re-aged rum would surely be exciting. Bonus for the elaborate glass, repurposing as a vase seems inevitable.
Review by Rhum Mirror 🇧🇪
On this eve of a long weekend, a little feedback on two samples from my buddy Jordan Swell de Spirits – Los Convidados Satvrnal Mexican Rum High Ester – 64% Mexican white rum born from a collaboration between Swell de Spirits and the Satvrnal distillery in Jalisco. It is produced from local molasses, fermented for three weeks in wooden vats with a Mexican-style "muck pit," then double distilled in a copper still. It then rests for six months in demijohns before bottling. Let's be honest: it's not for me. This rum is a real sensory experience that takes me out of my usual comfort zone... but the smoky profile is too pronounced for my taste. We'll have to see what future aged versions will bring: maybe aging will soften some aspects and reveal other more balanced nuances?
Review by Steve McQueen
Déroutant ce rhum, une belle surprise pour ma part ! Je ne me souviens pas d'avoir goûté un rhum avec ce type de profil. Un côté fumé, voir terreux, du fumier, du piment, des esters et du fruit pour arrondir l'ensemble. Bien content d'avoir pris une bouteille de cette pépite "made in Mexico". Bravo Swell de spirits!!!
Review by Jacques etdom
Rhum tres inhabituel, bien plus mezcal que rhum. Herbacé, legerement fumé et salé. Interessant, mais pas mon genre de profil.
Review by Pavel Ungr, RumRock
Vintage 2023. I rate it 7.5 out of 10, a solid rum that doesn't disappoint.
Review by toning
Très belle découverte pour mon premier rhum mexicain, amateur de high esters je n'ai vraiment pas été déçu, avec des notes de fruit un léger côté fumé qui rappelle un peu une tequila ou un mezcal,l'alcool et present mais bien intégré. La finale toute en longueur qui vous laisse un parfum agréable.
Review by Richard Krupa
korenene, kvetinove, sladsi prijemne
Review by philhaenen
Très surprenant ! Très très bon Un des meilleurs je pense ! Surprenant au nez et au goût. Olive bien présente et se mêle très bien au nectar.
Review by Stijn Zino
Liquid Leuven 2025 Hate it or love it rum. Very special, I liked it. Getting lots of savoury notes from this one.
Review by Thefrenchagave
A real crush! Swell de Spirits Los Convidados Satvrnal, an explosive, rich, fruity and intense Mexican high ester rum. A beautiful aromatic slap and great work behind the bottle! Bravo.
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What does Swell de Spirits Los Convidados Satvrnal Mexican Rum (High Ester) 2023 cost?
Community paid 50–61 €.
Current best price: 58.00 € – within the typical community range.
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Details about Swell de Spirits Los Convidados Satvrnal Mexican Rum (High Ester) 2023
A White Rum from Mexico, bottled by Swell de Spirits, at 64%.
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