The Habitation Velier 2006 Forsyths WPM Jamaica is an exceptional 11-year-old rum, meticulously crafted at the renowned Worthy Park distillery in Jamaica and bottled by the esteemed independent bottler, Habitation Velier. This limited release of just 6,954 bottles is a true connoisseur's delight, offering a unique sensory journey with its remarkable blend of tropical fruit, ester, woody, funky, and barrel flavors.
The rum distinguishes itself with a striking ester level of 209.3 gr/hlpa, making it the second most concentrated in esters after the WPH mark. This exceptional spirit is a blend of 25 casks, aged for 11 years in American oak barrels, with an extraordinary angel's share of over 64%. The aging process has imparted a lively and gourmet complexity to the rum, starting with a fruity and fresh profile and evolving into notes of banana bread, spice, and roasted almonds.
On the nose, the rum reveals a delightful mix of ripe bananas, caramel, and a hint of sweet tobacco smoke. The palate is greeted with a precise and coppery aspect, presenting a lively and herbaceous profile, complemented by flavors of prunes, pear or mirabelle eau-de-vie, and a subtle medicinal and herbaceous note. The finish is sublime, offering nougatine, toasted almonds, and a hint of cherry.
This rum’s high ester level, prolonged aging process, and meticulous blending create a complex and well-rounded profile that is both powerful and balanced. The Habitation Velier 2006 Forsyths WPM Jamaica stands out as an exceptional and rare find for true rum aficionados.
This rum is aged for 11 years and has an ABV of 57.5%.
The rum is produced at the Worthy Park distillery in Jamaica.
This was a limited release of 6,954 bottles.
The rum boasts a high ester level of 209.3 gr/hlpa, a prolonged aging period of 11 years in American oak barrels, and a blend of 25 casks. These elements contribute to its complex, well-rounded, and powerful profile.
This rum is praised for its balanced profile between fruity and spicy notes. The nose is rich with tropical fruits like pineapple and banana, complemented by phenolic notes such as esters, glue, solvents, and varnish, as well as woody, spicy, roasted aromas, and leather. Some reviewers noted a smell of baked apple, caramel, brown sugar, and dried fruits.
On the palate, the rum is characterized by exotic fruits and citrus that quickly give way to dominant woody flavors, spices, leather, and empyreumatic notes. The finish is long and returns to flavors of leather, dark chocolate, and some esters. While some found the alcohol content a bit overpowering, others enjoyed the rich, intense flavors that emerged when the rum was given time and a bit of water.
Overall, the Habitation Velier 2006 Forsyths WPM Jamaica is considered a very fine representation of the Worthy Park distillery, offering a delightful mix of fruit basket aromas with barrel and roasted notes. Though some reviewers preferred the 2007 counterpart, the 2006 release is nonetheless seen as a beautifully complex and rewarding rum.
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