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Engenhos do Norte 970 Reserva
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Sugarcane, grass and dried fruit lead here, with honey, pepper and a distinctly vegetal streak on the finish that gives away the agricole roots. Members call it an easy Madeira sipper and a good way into the island's terroir, though at 40% several find it a touch flat and a little spirity around the edges. Sweeter on the palate than the nose suggests.
The community says- Good value
- Easy sipping
- But: Lacks complexity
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How does Engenhos do Norte 970 Reserva taste?
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Easy Madeira agricole, a little flat Most see a pleasant, affordable intro to Madeira agricole — sugarcane, honey, vegetal spice. The common gripe: 40% leaves it a bit flat and rough, not very complex.
Anyone curious about Madeira agricole and its grassy, vegetal side
People wanting bold, complex or high-proof rum
Style & occasion: Fresh & grassySipping neat
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Review by Stefan Persson
Tasted this rum with a good friend that bought it during a trip to Madeira which has a long tradition of making sugar and rum. The first Engenho (sugar mill) in Madeira is from 1452 and they produced sugar from sugar cane on the island until 1986. Rum from molasses has been distilled since the early 16th century and the first agricultural rum was produced in the mid 17th century. Nowadays there’s four distilleries on the island. The biggest one is Engenhos Do Norte. Established in 1927, and produces this brand among others. It’s distilled in Barbet copper columns whereafter it’s placed in French oak barrels for at least 6 years before blended, reduced and bottled. After what I’ve heard is it a very typical traditional Madeira rum.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Also an easy sipper from Madeira. Not quite as complex as the William Hinton but also great. A little too much tannin for me
Review by TheRhumhoe
A typical Madeira-style rum, which is as affordable in price as it is in taste. The nose opens with dried fruit (grapes), sugarcane, grass and a touch of walnut and honey. The wood is rather young, with more pronounced and softer spices (vanilla). A fairly classic but attractive profile. The attack is very round and mellow, with much more sweet notes than at first sight (honey, nougat, vanilla, sugar cane). The palate then develops fresher notes, followed by a spicier (pepper, vanilla) and fruitier (raisin) bent. The 40% dilution makes the whole a little flat, lacking a little fantasy. The finish is in the same key, of medium length and just as sweet. The vegetal influence makes itself felt, but a slightly roasted side on nuts and wood gives a little more appeal to this agricultural profile. While not an extraordinary rum, it does have the merit of introducing a new terroir at a very reasonable price.
Review by Eric Frechin
Not very used to drinking rums from this origin. I've already tasted several whites and 3 aged ones. Knowing that it's a pure cane juice, I do find some quite representative markers of agricoles. The cask leaves a pretty notable imprint. Despite a soft and syrupy start to the tasting, after a few sips some pepperiness and a bit of bitterness settle in. The finish reminds me of a young Montebello.
Review by Tim
A young Agricole from Madeira with many floral notes. Sugar cane/caramel, fruit, some wood, spices and a dry drinking experience.
Review by Joachim Guger
In the mouth like an old Agricole. I didn't like it.
Review by TheJackDrop
Tasted at Spirits Days in Tournai, quick notes: I tasted a 2016 vintage version. Nose: bitter orange, menthol, rounder than its little brother. The cane is still present. Palate: The vinous side is no longer present, but the tannins are there. In short: rather nice, even if very atypical.
Review by Jack M
Pretty nice but nothing special. I wouldn’t guess it was an Agricola by the nose but the finish leaves you in no doubt as it is strongly vegetal. Dried fruits, prunes, cloves and honey on the nose. Sweet, vegetal, salty, spice and peppery to taste. Vegetal finish.
Review by Morgan Garet
Tasted at RhumFest, so tasting incomplete... A very (too) round rum with flat caramel/vanilla notes.
Review by Romain de L
Deep robe. Sweet nose but not very complex. Sweet taste, easy to drink but lacking complexity in my view. Great « entry » rum at a good level
Review by Jakob
Relatively versatile considering the young age and comparatively low alcohol volume. Not a revelation, but definitely offers good value for money.
Review by w00tAN
Fresh fruity on the nose, otherwise a bit flat, taste-wise fruity typical agricole but with a bit of a spritzy note.
Review by Fred SB
Delicious. Just what you need on your first evening in Madeira. Next stop, hiking then the distillery 😁🥃
Review by Henry Davies
A hint of ethanol and more kick than was expecting for a 6 year old well regarded Madeira rhum. Still a little vegetal and rough around the edges which means it doesn’t quite work. Finish was more pleasant with Agricole style honey finish
Review by Sebastiaan Linssen
Tasted at GRF2025 Not my cup of tea. Agricole.
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Community shelf
75 bottles logged by 71 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
44% opened, 18 emptied.
What does Engenhos do Norte 970 Reserva cost?
Community paid 26–50 €.
Current best price: 41.90 € – within the typical community range.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 45 €. Full price & collection history in RX+ ›
+5 additions in the last 3 months.
Additions per month over the last 12 months; dark bars: the last 3.
75 purchased · 53 tasted · 5 wishlist · as of
Details about Engenhos do Norte 970 Reserva
A Column Still Rum from Madeira, distilled by Engenhos do Norte, at 40%.
About the Engenhos do Norte distillery
The Engenhos do Norte distillery is located in Madeira. Rums from Engenhos do Norte have been reviewed 778 times with an average of 7.8/10.
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