Opthimus 15-Year

Opthimus 15 38% Dominican Republic

Eye: Liquid mahogany

Nose: We begin with a peculiar smell of sawn timber, like singed oak. Then dusts of alcohol, honey, fir, resin and exotic spices e.g. cinnamon and dried vanilla. It is very “natural” and the alcohol burn is strong which is surprising for the mere 38%. No dominant sweetness here which is a relief. There are some promising fragrances of burnt sugar, heavy white blossom, like lily and sleepy ripe tulips.

Mouth: Low key? No. Everything washes over the palate at the same time and crowds the mouth. The strength bring tears to my eyes and they are not tears of joy. Is this really only 38% ABV? It is like a sweetened Balvenie double wood. It is difficult to discern what is what as this angry spirit and its fiery components battles on the palate. It is a bit astringent (guess that’s the oak) which is different but not wrong. I find honey, fir resin, some christmas fruits, dates and a hint of pomegranate. There is also some green apples (it has a slight resemblance of Calvados actually), burnt caramel, coconut milk, herbs, spices and a little varnish.

Reaction: It feels like a cask strength. What kind of steroids is this Opthimus on? It is really quite strong but at the same time that compensates for the lack of breadth and elegance. What a paradox! The sweetness is formidable and the notion of sawn wood is a welcome touch which alone makes this odd rum worth trying. It is no standard beginners edition for wannabes but something for the true aficionado I think. I look forward to try an older Opthimus where the elements had time to settle just a little bit. The capacity for greatness is certainly there in this bomb-of-a-rum.

85p

Price: 500 SEK
Tasted: 2016, in a Riedel Sommelier Cognac XO glass at room temperature.

dopředu bych rád otestoval i další opthimusy.
výrazná ovocná vůně a chuť po ovoci
je trochu alkoholovější ale prostě mi sedl
8,5

Ginger, lime, vanilla nose, fresh citrusy taste. Oily, mellow palate. I really like the freshness of this one, seems like a good rum for hot summer nights.

A bit withdrawn smell. Balanced taste on the sweeter side with a hint of oak. The taste lingers long and the aftertaste us complex and pleasant

Rukopis Olivera, moje bývalá slabost, klasika, voňavý, jemný, chutný

I got this for € 50,- in a local store. That's maybe a bit pricey but certainly worth it! You get a well balanced rum that should be to almost everyone's liking. Nothing nasty in there, but nothing that stands out either. If it was cheaper, I would buy this one more often.

Blød og rund smag. Duften er en meget behagelig blanding af vanille og kanel.
Sød eftersmag

I really like this one, just had it again.
Nose: caramel, oak, well balanced

Palate: really smooth, well balanced, some sweetness, also some slight sharpness, slightly smoky. More volume and body than many others, but not lasting very long.

Sugar: 29 g/l

Un rom clasic fara mari pretentii in stilul clasic Oliver. Cred ca variantele mai mature sunt mai recomandabile de consumat. Un miros discret cu un finish putin cam spirtos.

Deze prima rum van de Dominicaanse Republiek heeft een 'echte' rumsmaak van karamel en vanille met wat alcohol in de nasmaak. Lekker zacht om puur te drinken maar wel iets droog.