Dzama Cuvee Noire Vidzar 2-Year

Tried this after trying other Dzama rums. Pretty strong vanilla to the nose, then fruit almost like a spiced rum, but at 80 proof. Not over powering at all. Nice mixer.

J'ai eu la chance de découvrir ce rhum à Madagascar. Un bon vanillé.

Smell is light, the taste is mildly sweet, vanilla, not burn at he end but slight tangle. It's very obvious this is not mature, refined sipping rum, but it's actually well-behaved so I can't discourage you from sipping it on occasion.

Had just a 5 cl sample of this rum that I’ve got from the RR Tasting Club.
The included distillates comes from two distilleries in Madagascar.
The rum is produced from sugar cane juice from locally grown sugar cane.
Before bottled it’s aged for two years in former Scotch Whisky oak barrels.
In nose it’s quite soft and pleasant and I recognize vanilla, spices and notes of cardamom.
In mouth palate and during the medium long finish it’s smooth, sweet, spicy, fruity with a touch of oak and then of course the vanilla that dominates.
Overall I must say that it’s quite good for being so young, but it could have been even better with a little less vanilla taste and a little bit higher ABV.
For those who love vanilla taste I can really recommend it.
Picture: My emptied sample poured in a glass.

Teveel vanille en enkel vanille. Wat te weinig verfijnd voor mij
Mss goed als apero met een hoop ijsblokken erin

Hits you with vanilla but finishes with fruit and orange. A little hint of maple and molasses make this rum delicious. I was hesitant at first, thinking I couldnt stomach more than one but turns out it is a refreshing change and could finish a few.
:-)

Madagascar .......................................

Nice first sip flavor, like the vanilla but could be a tad less, not to sweet, very good, I think I'll have another

4th or 5th time I purchase this one. The vanilla aroma is amazing. Only 700ml and a few more bucks but boy oh boy soooo yummy.

This is a very nice light pour.
The nose is subtle with vanilla definitely at the fore front.
The mouth feel is good and the rum is very smooth, with only a hint of alcohol burn on the swallow.
The limited flavour palette would be my only real concern. If you like a smooth vanilla rum you might rate this a 9 or 10, if you demand a wide flavour spectrum you may rate it a 4 or 5.
Overall it is a pleasant sipper.