The Habitation Velier Takamaka 2018 is a rare and limited edition rum from the Seychelles, meticulously distilled in 2018 and aged for 3 years in two French oak vats at the renowned Trois Freres Distillery on the island of Mahe. This unique rum, crafted from sugar cane grown on the island's granitic soil, marks the first distilled in the Seychelles in 2018. The distillery, established by Richard and Bernard d'Offay in 2002, is celebrated for its exclusive use of a pot still and its distinctive terroir.
Habitation Velier is a special project that produces exclusive bottlings in collaboration with some of the world's finest rum producers. This particular rum is a blend from two French oak vats and is bottled at barrel proof without the addition of any sugar or dilution. It boasts an impressive alcohol content of 60.8% and is available in a highly limited run of 1150 bottles.
On the nose, this rum offers a refined and complex bouquet with initial menthol and herbal notes that evolve into exotic hints of pineapple, passion fruit, and guava. The palate is aromatic and lingering, characterized by notes of aromatic herbs such as sage and chamomile, and an array of spices including coriander and cumin. This rum is a testament to the unique Seychelles terroir and the craftsmanship of the Trois Freres Distillery. Despite some opinions describing it as slightly harsh, it is generally regarded as a complex and well-balanced rum, showcasing a harmonious blend of fruit, spice, and herbal nuances. This unique expression is an intriguing experience for rum enthusiasts, highlighting both its youthful vigor and high alcohol content.
This rum has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 60.8%, making it a bold and potent spirit.
There were only 1150 bottles produced, making it a limited and exclusive edition.
This rum is from the Seychelles, specifically from the Trois Freres Distillery on the island of Mahe.
The rum was aged in two French oak vats for a period of 3 years.
No, this rum is bottled at barrel proof without any added sugar or reduction.
Notable flavor notes include menthol, herbal, exotic fruits like pineapple and guava, aromatic herbs, and spices such as coriander and cumin.
Opinions on the Habitation Velier 2018 Takamaka LMDW Exclusive are quite mixed. Some reviewers appreciate its complex and well-balanced nature, especially considering its young age, and praise its fruity, spicy, and herbal notes. Others find it harsh, with criticisms about its medicinal and rubbery flavors, or consider it an interesting but inharmonious rum. Despite the divided opinions, it is acknowledged as a unique and bold rum that stands out in its category.
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