Clement VSOP 4-Year

This is a good rum that will not really blow you away for sipping, but is very serviceable as a mixer. It has some faint grassy notes that are characteristic of an agricole and possesses no off flavors that would steer you away. I tend to keep it on hand; pairs well with a funky Jamaican rum for a mean Mai Tai.

We taste this Rum during our Sailing Törn directly in de Rum Distillery Clement in Martinique :-)

On opening bottle nose is hot bourbon, strong. After resting in glass for 10 minutes the nose becomes pleasantly oak and vanilla. Palate is smooth, but unmistakable bourbon. As I am not inclined to bourbon, I appreciate the craftsmanship, but not really what I am looking for. Finish is bourbony with some tropical hints that linger. This is probably best for those who appreciate bourbon.

Actually, until I read the reviews mentioning whisky, it hadn't occurred to me where the harshness was coming from. However, it definitely has a whisky like taste on top of the agricole.
After allowing the residuals to sit in your mouth for a bit, the sweetness of the sugarcane finally comes through. However, definitely not my usual style.

Ce rhum manque un peu de souplesse ! Le boisé est trop présent à mon goût ...

bon rhum..passe avec tout...pour le prix c est dans la categorie moyenne

I have not yet acquired a taste for golden agricole rums only the white ones in classic Martinique Ti punch or Ruhm punch. I can’t rate this any higher, very unusual taste for my pallet. Very dry.

Rhum correct tres sec qui passe bien en digestif standard

Très sec en bouche, il ne conviendra pas aux amateurs de sucré-vanillé.
Une très belle longueur, beaucoup d arômes...
A recommander

Not the greatest fan of Agricole's but this was well made, with a tarry finish to it. Dry, good length. OK but FAR FAR too expensive for what it is.