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Posted
over 4 years ago
notes of banana, mango, coconut, passion fruit, peach, caramel, chocolate, a little agave, and pepper.
Posted
almost 5 years ago
On the nose, it has strong oak, toast, pineapple and fried banana. Very unmistakably Jamaican.
The palate hits you with grassier notes very unexpected for me at least. Without being an expert I’d say it must have had cane juice or some cane residues in the mash, giving associations to grassy rhum agricole. Banana, pineapple, coconut, dates and tobacco take over, however.
The aftertaste also starts with notes of grass and oak, but is soon overtaken with caramel, vanilla and fried banana. A bit short for a full score but a very, very good product.
All in all, this is not for everyone. A touch of added sweetness is taboo with Velier, which probably leave some people unconvinced about the qualities of this rum. That is sad, because in my view you can always add a few drops of water or even Demerara syrup if it is required in order to enjoy a dry rum, but you can’t take it back once it’s there.
EDIT: This bottle really grows on me. I add an extra point as of March 2020.
Posted
almost 5 years ago
This rum surprised me when I tried it the first time. Tons of banana flambee, overripe pineapple, coconut, persimmon even, hints of rubber and petrol fumes on the nose. Interesting combination, and I suppose not for everyone.
Bit of a burn and drying on the palate, with some grassy notes on the finish.
Posted
5 years ago
Dark amber color in the glass. A scent of ripe fruits and fresh spices. Taste ripe fruits, banana, pineapple, cocus, but also nuts, leather and leaves. A very good rum
Typical jamaican style with petrol and exotic fruits like pineapple and banana. Creamy body with strong finish.
Definitly a must have for a pirat !
Posted
5 years ago
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Posted
5 years ago
First sip, creamy with a bit of sweetness which disappears quickly. Rich and oily. Rubber, diesel, old leather, tobacco, a plethora of sage, baking spices(less cinnamon more clove)citrus, but more lemon, mango. Mint, and menthol at the finish. Not for everyone, but really enjoyable!
Chemical smell, sweet rich and fruity taste. Strong finish
Posted
over 5 years ago
I didn’t know this rum. A big surprise. Very particular to the nose, with an unusual smell of burnt, fabulous to the taste, every sip a different taste, delicate and that leaves an excellent aftertaste on the palate
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At first the nose is ... awful. Like a chemical product in the painting industry ...
If you dare taste it, now it is different. You understand how particular rums can be according to the culture and style. This is form Jamaica. Wooden, dry, not round or sweet. More aggressive and energizing. Not my style but add 2 if it is yours !