Chalong Bay Distillery The Spirit Of Phuket Thai Sweet Basil 2018
A rum for curious explorers who enjoy herbal, cane-juice profiles. Chalong Bay Thai Sweet Basil is vapour‑infused, bringing basil, anise, licorice and fresh sugarcane. Often seen as niche but fun, especially in cocktails.
- Distinctive basil notes
- Fresh cane character
- Great for cocktails
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How does Chalong Bay Distillery The Spirit Of Phuket Thai Sweet Basil 2018 taste?
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Herbal, basil-forward, niche sipper A rum for curious explorers who enjoy herbal, cane-juice profiles. Chalong Bay Thai Sweet Basil is vapour‑infused, bringing basil, anise, licorice and fresh sugarcane. Often seen as niche but fun, especially in cocktails.
Herb-loving cocktail enthusiasts who enjoy fresh, vegetal cane-juice rums and want a distinctive basil and anise note for mixing or occasional sipping.
Those who dislike anise/licorice, prefer classic sweet vanilla rums, or want a neutral white spirit without strong herbal character.
How is Chalong Bay Distillery The Spirit Of Phuket Thai Sweet Basil 2018 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 7.3 lands squarely in the "Good" band. 64% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 14% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by TheRhumhoe
A rum infused with basil during distillation, this little juice from Thailand has its own distinctive character. The nose is particularly marked by basil, the freshness of aromatic herbs and citrus fruits, lychee, sugar cane and spices (chili pepper, paprika). A surprising profile, a little zany but very pleasant. The attack on the palate is well rounded. Although only 40%, the flavors assert themselves with basil and herbaceous notes, exotic fruits, lime and sugar cane, as well as spices (anise, chili pepper) and an umami taste that adds relief on the palate. Very drinkable and smooth. The finish is quite long, maintaining the same framework of vegetal, fruity and slightly spicy notes. Even if it's not a great rum, it's still a pleasant surprise that drinks (too) well and at an attractive price.
Review by Timo Groeger
Not bad at all either. The nose is very refreshing, with herbs such as basil. Sugar cane is also recognizable. The palate is also very fresh, with herbs and sugar cane here too. Very herbal rum.
Review by Tschusikowsky
Tastes strongly of aniseed. Pastis sends its regards. Not my taste
Review by R Wehner
Spannend. Nase direkt Basilikum, dahinter Anis und Lakritz, bissel agricole. Zunge erstmal fremd, mehr Anis als Basilikum, leicht scharf, komische Zusammenstellung von Aromen, passt für mich nicht
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19 bottles logged by 52,000+ RumX members. The ratio of closed / opened / emptied, indicates whether this rum is meant to be drunk or is a collector's item.
Also on the wishlist of 2 members.
About the Chalong Bay Distillery distillery
The Chalong Bay Distillery distillery is located in Thailand. Rums from Chalong Bay Distillery have been reviewed 311 times with an average of 7.5/10.
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