This vintage Guadeloupe rum, Bonpland 1998 from Bellevue Distillery, is a 20-year-old delight finished in German wine casks by the renowned independent bottler, Bonpland. The wine cask finishing imparts a sweet influence, with enticing notes of cherry, espresso beans, and raisins that harmonize with the rum's inherently rich and fruity character. The dark color hints at its depth, and from the moment you open the bottle, the sweet and fruity aroma with smoky wood, spices, and chocolate captivates your senses. On the palate, this rum is intense, complex, and well-balanced, delivering layers of smoky oak, leather, anise, licorice, and light tobacco. The finish is exceptionally long, dry, and fruity, featuring smoke, vanilla, and caramel. For an enhanced experience, try nosing the empty glass after a few hours, when the chocolate and spices truly blossom.
This rum is unique due to its finishing in German wine casks, which adds a distinctive sweet influence with notes of cherry, espresso beans, and raisins. It also offers a complex flavor profile with smoky wood, spices, chocolate, and an intense anise note reminiscent of pastis and sambuca.
The wine cask finishing imparts a sweet influence to the rum, enhancing its inherent rich and fruity character with additional notes of cherry, espresso beans, and raisins, creating a more complex and nuanced flavor profile.
The finish is very long, dry, and fruity, with lingering flavors of smoke, vanilla, and caramel. Additionally, the chocolate and spices become more prominent if you nose the empty glass after a few hours.
Bonpland 1998 Bellevue Distillery Guadeloupe 20yo is a masterfully crafted rum with a unique layer of complexity added by its German wine cask finish. The blend of rich fruity notes, sweet influence, and an intricate array of spices makes it a fascinating drink. The intense anise note is particularly exciting, setting it apart from other rums. It's a delightful experience for any rum enthusiast, though opinions on the wine finish may vary.
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