The Damoiseau 1991 Rhum Vieux is a unique rum produced by the family-owned Damoiseau distillery in Guadeloupe. Crafted from freshly pressed sugarcane juice and aged for many years, this rum is a true delight for connoisseurs. Presented in a luxurious wooden box, it reflects its high quality and heritage.
Distilled in July 1991, this exceptional spirit captures the essence of its harvest year. After a long maturation period in the distillery's cellar, it was bottled in 2010 directly from barrel number 31. The rum is unblended and unreduced, preserving its natural high alcohol content of 54.4%.
On the nose, the Damoiseau 1991 Rhum Vieux offers a beautifully balanced aroma, combining molasses and fresh sugarcane juice with a hint of curry and other fresh spices. Its scent is reminiscent of a well-aged Port, featuring notes of licorice, aniseed, and dark dried fruits like prune and cherry. The palate is treated to a smooth, well-charred oak flavor with vegetal and medicinal qualities, followed by dried herbs such as thyme and juicy licorice. The molasses and licorice notes return for a rich and indulgent finish.
This exceptional rum is perfect for those who appreciate dark, rich, and flavorful rums, reminiscent of traditional Guadeloupe rums from the mid-20th century. The Damoiseau 1991 Rhum Vieux stands as a testament to the distillery's dedication to quality and craftsmanship.
Yes, this rum is particularly well-suited for connoisseurs due to its complex flavor profile and long aging process.
The Damoiseau 1991 Rhum Vieux has an alcohol content of 54.4% ABV.
This rum is made from freshly pressed sugarcane juice and aged in oak barrels since July 1991. It is unblended and unreduced, which preserves its natural high alcohol content.
The rum features a complex blend of woody notes, leather, and fruitiness, with hints of vanilla, prunes, cherry, plum, and cinnamon. The palate reveals rich and complex flavors of wood, spice, licorice, plum, cherry, vanilla, coffee, chocolate, and nutmeg.
The finish is long and lingering, with echoes of licorice, prunes, spice, wood, vanilla, and a hint of grass.
Reviewers praise the Damoiseau 1991 Rhum Vieux for its full, round nose with woody and spicy notes, dark dried fruits, and a complex palate with licorice, date, prune, caramel, and peppery spices. Some find it has a slightly bitter finish but appreciate its medicinal qualities and the rich, indulgent experience. Overall, it is well-regarded for its dark fruit aromas, smooth mouthfeel, and complex, lingering flavors.
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