Havana Club Selección de Maestros

Has an overall strong note whit smokey cigar Finnish and brings the sweetness very well

Was excited to try this. Underproofed, underwhelming.

Den sollte man nicht pur trinken. Ist nicht wirklich zu empfehlen. Möchte ihn nicht wieder trinken!

This rum starts incredibly smooth. However, it has a very long finish that gets a little burning. I think it definitely needs to be served on the rocks or with some water to open it up but it is pretty good.

At this price, you should expect more. The taste disappears quite quickly, and it is not that interesting while it lasts.

I had high expectations for this one but found it to be disappointing...
I've had better for sure.
Wouldn't recommend it at all

Assemblage Intéressant, sans plus.

Typique goût des rhums de cette maison.
Un peu jeune. Manque de fini.

Je l'ai à ma collection personnelle et j'en suis bien content, même si elle ne sort pas souvent de l'armoire !

A big step up from the 7yr, very smooth despite the extra strength.

Nose: Very “rummy” and slightly grassy to start, then comes plenty (a shovel load) of caramel and some vanilla, fresh oak and some stone fruits (apricot/nectarine/peach). This reminds me of some younger high rye bourbons like Old Granddad. There are some cigar leaves, wooden boxes, cedar, and a touch of freshly brewed Colombian coffee. Woody spices such as nutmeg, cinnamon and clove appear but in quite a mellow manner.

Palate: Medium mouth-feel, spirity, semi-sweet (cask sugars). Quite a spicy delivery (that high rye bourbon again), caramel, toffee, vanillas, touch of leather, mixed nuts and some smoke/char. As with the nose there are some mild baking spices and a big squeeze of lime juice mid-palate – get’s really quite zesty and lively.

Finish: Medium. Quite drying, tart with green apples, apricots, limes and buzzing spicy oaks. There are some musty, dusty sacks (that’s good by the way), cigar smoke and plenty of caramel as it trails off with more spices prickling.

more here:
https://rumtastic.wordpress.com/2016/05/08/havana-club-seleccion-de-maestros-review/

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