The Depaz VSOP Speciale Reserve is a remarkable 7-year-old rum from the esteemed Depaz distillery in Martinique. Crafted from sugar cane juice and aged in French oak barrels, this exceptional rum offers a harmonious flavor profile. Enticing aromas of vanilla, woody notes, tropical fruits, sugarcane, and nutmeg immediately captivate the senses. The palate is rich and complex, boasting flavors of vanilla, woodiness, licorice, citrus, and prunes. Its well-integrated alcohol content and smooth texture make it a delight for rum aficionados, often compared to more expensive XO rums. Distilled at one of Martinique's oldest and finest distilleries, the Depaz Rhum distillery, this VSOP rum is a single estate rum using the distillery's own blue cane. Aged in small oak casks, it has a clear, golden color with aromas of cut grass, prunes, and vanilla, and a palate of tobacco, liquorice, and soft brown sugar. The Depaz VSOP Speciale Reserve has been recognized with two gold medals at the Concours General Agricole de Paris, in 2009 and 2012, solidifying its reputation as a high-quality rum. The distillery's unique location at the foot of Mount Pelee, utilizing the spring waters and Caribbean sun, contributes to the aromatic intensity and exceptional taste of this remarkable spirit.
The Depaz VSOP Speciale Reserve is unique due to its 7-year aging process in French oak barrels, its production from sugar cane juice, and its origin from the single estate blue cane of the Depaz distillery in Martinique.
This rum has won two gold medals at the Concours General Agricole de Paris, in 2009 and 2012.
Depaz VSOP Speciale Reserve is often compared to more expensive XO rums due to its complexity and well-rounded character. It stands out with pronounced aromas of tropical fruits, wood, and spices, and a rich, full-bodied palate.
Main flavor notes include vanilla, woodiness, licorice, citrus, prunes, tobacco, nutmeg, and a hint of cocoa and black pepper.
The alcohol by volume (ABV) of Depaz VSOP Speciale Reserve is 45%.
The Depaz VSOP Speciale Reserve is a standout among VSOP rums. It offers a well-balanced nose with tropical fruits, spices, and vanilla, followed by a palate that combines fresh cane, woodiness, and a hint of smokiness reminiscent of some Irish whiskies. The finish is long and earthy, with notes of cocoa and black pepper. This rum is praised for its complexity, affordability, and the unique characteristics imparted by its 7-year aging process. Many reviewers appreciate its rich, harmonious profile and consider it a great value for its quality.
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