The Damoiseau 2009 Rhum Vieux Agricole is an exceptional rum, hailing from the Bellevue Distillery in Guadeloupe. Crafted using freshly pressed sugar cane juice, this rum reflects the unique terroir of the region. The 2009 vintage benefited from optimal sunlight and a high concentration of saccharose, making it a standout year for sugar cane. This rum was matured for a minimum of seven years in small American oak casks, each with a capacity of 220 liters. Bottled at cask strength with an impressive ABV of 66.9%, this rum showcases its full aromatic potential.
On the nose, this rum initially presents a strong alcohol presence. However, with time and patience, the complex aromas unfold, revealing roasted and toasted nuts, charred oak, and subtle hints of sulfur reminiscent of sherry. A few drops of water transform the profile, bringing out more herbaceous and vegetal notes, with spicy aromatic plants and a hint of medicinal licorice.
The palate is powerful yet enveloping, featuring rich oak notes, dried fruits, brown sugar, and vanilla. The roasted nuts and charred woodiness are balanced by caramel and black licorice molasses. Adding water brings out a more pronounced vegetal character, with the development of aromatic plants such as rosemary. This "brut de fut" rum is a journey of flavors, best enjoyed with time and patience.
The Damoiseau 2009 Rhum Vieux Agricole is a truly unique and exceptional rum, a must-try for any serious rum connoisseur. Its dynamic and multifaceted profile, blending tropical fruit, spice, and wood notes, makes it a standout bottle in any collection.
Initially, the alcohol can be quite dominant, but with time and a few drops of water, the complex aromas and flavors reveal themselves beautifully.
The rum features rich oak notes, dried fruits, brown sugar, vanilla, roasted nuts, caramel, black licorice molasses, and a touch of herbal and vegetal notes with water.
Adding water significantly transforms the rum, softening the alcohol presence and enhancing the herbaceous and vegetal notes, bringing out flavors like rosemary and medicinal licorice.
This rum is aged for a minimum of seven years in small American oak casks with a capacity of 220 liters.
The rum has a high ABV of 66.9%, making it a cask strength offering.
The Damoiseau 2009 Rhum Vieux Agricole has received mixed opinions from reviewers. Many praise its complex and rich profile, with notes of chocolate, cherry, roasted nuts, and caramel. The addition of water is often recommended, as it transforms the rum and reveals hidden layers of flavor. Some find the alcohol too dominant, while others appreciate the robust character it adds. Overall, the rum is considered a high-quality offering with a good price-to-quality ratio, despite its strong alcoholic presence.
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