The Habitation Bellevue 2008 Rhum Vieux de la Guadeloupe, also known as Rhum Vieux 1821, is a premium rum from the renowned Habitation Bellevue distillery located on Marie-Galante, a small island in the Caribbean's French West Indies. This exceptional rum is a limited release with only 1987 bottles available worldwide, and it is the result of 10 years of refined aging. Distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2018, this rum showcases the distillery's commitment to traditional methods and eco-friendly practices.
The rum is crafted from a blend of molasses and sugar cane juice, aged for 10 years in oak barrels under a tropical climate. This period of significant evaporation and intense maturation has resulted in a rum that is both complex and richly flavored. The rum offers a rich and complex aroma, with an enchanting blend of tropical fruits such as pineapple, mango, and passion fruit, combined with the distinct agricole trait.
Upon tasting, the rum presents an oily and rich texture, with an initial ashy sensation that gives way to a more coppery one. Stone fruits in brandy dominate, followed by a bourbon-like woodiness infused with vanilla. With aeration, the flavors harmonize to form a rich syrup with very concentrated flavors and a hint of olive in brine, reminiscent of grand aroma rums and their generous pastry-like flavors.
The flavor profile is characterized by an elegant dance of contrasts, with notes of rugged minerals, woody undertones, and a hint of rancio, resulting in a somewhat bitter, rough, yet tantalizing aftertaste. The finish features lingering grapefruit and bitter orange notes, leaving a memorable and rough sensation.
The Habitation Bellevue 2008 Rhum Vieux de la Guadeloupe is a true gem from the heart of Marie-Galante, offering a unique and unforgettable rum experience for connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike.
The main aroma notes include an explosion of tropical fruits such as mango, pineapple, passion fruit, and guava, with an emphasis on pineapple which can even seem roasted.
The taste is a complex blend of tropical fruits, with mature, compote-like fruits that give a sensation similar to a fruit salad mixed with rum. The flavors evolve from an initial ashy sensation to a more coppery one, with stone fruits, woody undertones, and a hint of rancio.
The finish is long and flavorful, characterized by lingering notes of grapefruit and bitter orange, with a somewhat rough and astringent sensation.
This rum is a limited release with only 1987 bottles available worldwide.
This rum is special due to its 10-year aging process in oak barrels under a tropical climate, its complex blend of molasses and sugar cane juice, and the distinct agricole traits that make it a unique and unforgettable experience.
Overall: The Habitation Bellevue 2008 Rhum Vieux de la Guadeloupe 10yo offers a complex and multifaceted rum experience, characterized by tropical fruit notes, minerality, and a touch of bitterness that will delight rum enthusiasts.
The reviewers praised the rum for its explosion of exotic fruit aromas, including pineapple, mango, passion fruit, and guava. The taste is described as a compote of rich and mature fruits, with a delicious and somewhat expensive experience. The finish is long, slightly bitter and astringent, making it a well-rounded and memorable rum.
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