57.7% ABV
VIda Nativa is a limited edition series of 4 single cask rums and 1 two cask blended rum made by the Krassel family in Santa Maria Tlalixtac which lies in the Cañada region of Oaxaca. The series celebrates and the expressions are named after flora and fauna from the Cañada’s distinctive ecosystem. They are made from estate grown Java-varietal cane juice that is naturally fermented and distilled on their "Krassel Still", a custom column still designed and built by their grandfather in the 1930's. The blend also contains a barrel of rum that was distilled on a small copper alembic still, similar to those used to produce mezcal. We were fortunate enough to taste them in Oaxaca with Jason Cox of Alambique Serrano and 5 Sentidos prior to their release and our minds were blown.
Blend #1 was easily our favorite, perhaps because it shares some DNA in terms of production methods and elevage with our own private blend from Alambique Serrano, El Boxeador. It smells of tinned lychee and Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal. A simply delightful, complex, moreish, easy drinking rum.
PRODUCTION NOTES:
Cane Origin: Java varietal Santa Maria Tlalixtac, Oaxaca 2,500-3,800 feet above sea level
Fermentation: Steel + pine tanks with ambient yeasts
Distillation: Los Hermanos Krassel in Krassel Still and copper alembic pot stills
Blend:
Bottling: Cask strength at 57.7% ABV with no water, sugar, or coloring added. 574 bottles total.
Tasting Notes: Aromas of lychee, white pear skin, & watermelon rind. On the palate, light notes of cinnamon butter, with apricot, brown sugar, cinnamon toast cereal and a pleasant oiliness.
