Takamaka Bay St Andre 8-Year

Trois Frères Distillery
La Plaine St. André, Mahé
Takamaka
St. André
Aged 8 Years
40%

Country of origin: Seychelles

Color: Old Gold

Nose:
Faint and sweet with aromas of raisins and caramel. Furthermore there are notes of sandalwood and cider vinegar.

Palate:
Mild, light and almost tasteless. With quite some efforts I manage to taste toffee, oak and vanilla. Furthermore this rum is a little spicy (white pepper, jalapeños).

Finish:
Medium long, dry and slightly spicy.

Summary:
I love to remember my vacation on the Seychelles ... but this rum leaves a lot to be desired. At least it appears that there was not much sugar added.

Docela ostrá chuť, která mi není moc po chuti. Mám raději sladší runy. Nicméně přátelům docela chutnal.

Pleasent suprise after dark (overspiced for me) and extra dark Takamaka rums, the 8 years old barrell ageing brings a well drinkable, french types rhum for me. Not too dry, pleasent, worth to taste and collect it.

Duften er lidt flad, men man kan fornemme duften af banan. Smager af træ og lidt vanilje. Sød. Træet er ikke negativt. Faktisk ok. (14. December 2019 i 1423)

Hard to identify other flavors besides the spices. In nose I was able to recognize fruits. Not sure I’d remember this rum after tomorrow...

Fruity exotic aromas on nose, pleasant simple thin rum, not os much sugar.

Degustacku som začal pokrčenými nosom,lebo vôňa nebola ničím zaujímavá,no potom prišlo ozajstné prekvapenie v chuti,ktorá bola bohatá,rozvinula sa a vyslovene mi sadla. Planujem si zaobstarať celú fľašu a povenovať sa mu viac. Netušil som,že aj na Seycheloch vedia urobiť tak zaujímavý rum

Nose: sharp and spicy, some green wood
Palate: pretty thin and watery, but with some sharpness. Little to no taste. Seems like chili water.
(Cal 2019 day 14)

smagsvarianter af vanilje, marmelade og eg med et strejf af krydderi. 

Aged dark rum, a bit dry, flavorsome in the average, passable experience.

I didn't know what to expect from this rum since not only haven't I heard of the distiller but also wasn't familiar with Seychelles rum producing history. The nose was decent with hints of cinnamon and nuts. However, the first taste while not bad had a little too much alcohol push for my taste. That said, I would definitely use this as a mixer.

My first rum from Seychelles. Nice sweet aroma full of tropical fruit, honey and cinnamon. In mouth you can feel the same flavours like in smell but also a lot of alcohol. That is why I didnt rate it 7.

Duftet fruchtig, würzig und setzt sich im Mund gleich würzig fort mit etwas obstsüsse und leicht vanilliger Holznuance.

První dojem je jemná vůně, ne úplně rumová. Rum potřebuje ve sklenici odpočinout, pokud se napijete rychle, působí silně štiplavě alkoholicky. Po chvíli se objeví chutě, spíž něž že piji rum jsem měl pocit, že piji whisky. Při porovnání cena/výkon, bych asi celou láhev nekoupil.

Helles Bernstein im Glas.
In der Nase sehr elegant, weisse Früchte, frisch gepflückte Kräuter und etwas Holz
Im Gaumen süsse Aromen von Vanille und Karamell mit dezenten Holznuancen.
Im Abgang flackert ein kleines Feuer auf, Karamell mit Früchten.
Ein ganz netter Rum Agricole der sicher seine Freunde findet.
Die Flasche hat eine neue Aufmachung.
G+R F LU19

Light amber in the glass.
In the nose very elegant, white fruits, freshly picked herbs and some wood.
On the palate sweet aromas of vanilla and caramel with subtle nuances of wood.
In the finish a small fire flickers, caramel with fruits.
A very nice Rum Agricole that surely finds his friends.
The bottle's got a new look.
G+R F LU19

Had it at a friends house. Very light aroma, light taste, moderate burn at the end, not bad, not great either though.

First rum from Seyshely which I try and must say - They know how make it.

Smooth, nice flavours, I drink it neat on special occasions with good friends.

Nice smell with sweetness and oriental spices. The taste is weak and boring. Also quite strong alcoholic taste for 40 Vol.%.

Spicy, strong and fruity at the same time. Almost taste the same as the normal
Spiced
Rum.

Well a very good friend of mine took this bottle with him,as this rum is nowhere to find in Europe,it was a great surprise. i never tasted a rum from the Seychelles,i didn't even know that they produce any.

It was a very fruity,easy to drink rum,in the nose flowers and spices,a little harsh on the palete but it ceased immediately . Not too sweet tho. like always,i enjoyed it neat and not on the rocks (what a blasphemy)

Belle robe, mais rien de bien notable pour ce rhum. Aussi vite oublié qu'il est bu...

interesting, not the best, way to expensive...
some good notes, but miss a bit of character.
average aged rhum, nice to try once...

Similar to Mount Gay rum, whisky like. Its more spicy with ice than without.