La Mauny VSOP 4-Year

rhum facile a boire, gourmand et parfumé, une belle réussite à un prix abordable.

Much less intense than the younger expessions. A good introduction to French style rum.

Honigfarbenes Bernstein im Glas.
In der Nase etwas herb und sperrig. Aber du brauchst zeit und musst dich mit diesem Rhum auseinandersetzen. Er öffnet sich und zeigt sein liebliche Seite. Karamellisierte Hölzer duften herrlich süss, frisch gepresstes Zuckerrohr und selten blühende Orchideen bringen Vegetabile Noten mit, Bourbon Vanille und frischgepflückte reife tropische Früchte runden Alles etwas ab.
Am Gaumen sehr angenehm und weich. Leckere Karamell Aromen dezent mit Holz angereichert, Zuckerrohr und kandierte Früchte sind natürlich auch vertreten. Die Zunge wird von den verschiedenen Aromen Richtungen richtiggehend Hin und Her gezogen.
Im Abgang elegant und nachhaltig. Früchte und Karamell entschwinden langsam, etwas Herbes bleibt auf der Zunge zurück.
Ein durchaus schmackhafter Rhum Agricole, nichts aufregendes und dennoch ist das Glas zu schnell leer. Für Agricole -Einsteiger, -Geniesser, und -Liebhaber. 7+
- 4cl Muster -

Honey-colored amber in the glass.
A bit tart and bulky on the nose. But you need time and have to deal with this rhum. It opens up and shows its lovely side. Caramelized woods smell delightfully sweet, freshly pressed sugar cane and rare flowering orchids bring vegetal notes, bourbon vanilla and freshly picked ripe tropical fruits round everything out a bit.
Very pleasant and smooth on the palate. Delicious caramel flavors discreetly enriched with wood, sugar cane and candied fruits are of course also represented. The tongue is really pulled back and forth by the different flavors directions.
The finish is elegant and persistent. Fruits and caramel slowly disappear, something tart remains on the tongue.
A quite tasty Rhum Agricole, nothing exciting and yet the glass is too quickly empty. For Agricole -beginners, -enjoyers, and -lovers. 7+
- 4cl sample -

Might be my favorite agricole. It has the earthy, grassy agricole signature but a surprising pepper finish. Almost has an anejo tequila finish. Not unlike Tres Generaciones or Cianaco anejo agave tequilas. Very nice! A little thin, not much body. Nor overly complex. Smooth, punchy and balanced. Flavorful with banana and fresh garden notes. Finish is light but long with that wonderful pepper. Bravo!

Duft af fad, rosin og frugt. Også smag af fad og frugt, men også lidt sødme, når man først er kommet igennem en brændende fornemmelse. Eftersmag af cognac og lidt peber. (6. December 2019 i MacY)

Feiner Rhum, fruchtig und leicht.
Nicht sehr komplex.

This one was a surprise...not positive. I can't taste fruits but a lot of spicy pepper. But the aftertaste is not bad, no burn just the taste of the spices (herb spicy). It's good for days you like a dry and unique spicy glass of ron. Try it before buying a bottle!

PS: The bottle looks different now

Visited the La Mauny Distillery while vacationing at Martinique. Spectacular distillery tour followed by open tasting bar. La Mauny VSOP was EUR 13 at the distillery. Pretty decent old school bottle and label design. Traditional dry Rhum Agricole notes followed by grass and floral bouquet to your nose and palate. Strong burn at the end. Rhum Agricole lovers can easily add 2 points to my score.

This French rum had a lot to offer. I need to try it again.