Nine Leaves Encrypted III MK3
For curious explorers who enjoy complex cane-juice rums, this high-proof Nine Leaves brings nutty, earthy and wine-cask notes with fresh herbs and dry wood. RumX members praise its uniqueness and solid barrel influence after just 4 years.
- Unique profile
- Nutty and earthy
- Dry refreshing finish
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Nutty, earthy, winey and dry For curious explorers who enjoy complex cane-juice rums, this high-proof Nine Leaves brings nutty, earthy and wine-cask notes with fresh herbs and dry wood. RumX members praise its uniqueness and solid barrel influence after just 4 years.
Cane-juice and agricole fans who enjoy dry, nutty, slightly wine-influenced rums at higher ABV and want something distinct from classic Caribbean profiles.
Those sensitive to high ABV or looking for sweet, easygoing sippers; drinkers who dislike dry, herbal or slightly bitter finishes.
How is Nine Leaves Encrypted III MK3 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 7.8 lands squarely in the "Good" band. 84% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by Christoph
Milder nose than in the taste, Yoshiharu remains true to the Encrypted profile with the earthy here increases and especially in the smell of sake is more present than in the MK2. The finish is very refreshing on the one hand but also dry which you have to like.
Review by Frank
Mal was ganz anderes. Ich hab hier eine nussig-fruchtig-würzig-holzige Nase. Marone mit dunklen Beeren und Trauben. Irgendwie leicht muffig, alte Rosinen, altes Zeitungspapier, alter Tabak. Hat aber auch etwas von dunklem Honig. Hat was von einem alten Rotweinfass. Am Gaumen wieder nussig-fruchtig-würzig, und leicht säuerlich-salzig-bitter. Ich finde wieder Marone und deutlich Sesam. Kirsche? Rotwein wird intensiver, dazu dann etwas Muskat. Im Abgang etwas Rotwein aber auch irgendwie etwas grünes sowie orange. Den muss man wohl öfter probieren um ihn ganz zu entschlüsseln, aber er gefällt!
Review by Stefan L
I’m glad that I now have a bottle of my own of this rum. - Today I got to enjoy this rum with rum nerds that actually enjoy this.
Review by Timpa 🇸🇪
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Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
30.01.2022 Going through some samples at home. Notes Medium to dark in colour. Nose Fresh, balanced, fruity, grapes, light leather, light earthy, faint apple. Palate Fresh, balanced, light wood, fruity, dried fruit, citrus, earthy, light caramel, light mint, cherry. Finish Light roasted wood, light anise, light cherry, light caramel, faint mint.
Review by mto75
I like it well, something different. The first impressions on the nose are reminiscent of aged Bordeaux and old wood barrel, then come more nutty-sweet notes, towards sesame brittle bar and citrus. On the palate, also a lot of nuttiness, plus strong wood. On the finish I have young wood and fresh herbs.
Review by Thunderbird
Overall not quite as balanced and round! On the palate, the alcohol is too present! Compared to the IV he loses m. E.
Review by Christian Rudt
I like a little better than Encrypted 2 with nice warm finish
Review by MarcT
I had other Rums from Nine Leaves that I liked, this one did not work for me.
Review by Adde
Not my cup of tea 😉
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27 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 9 members.
About the Nine Leaves distillery
The Nine Leaves distillery is located in Japan. Rums from Nine Leaves have been reviewed 790 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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