The Habitation Velier Forsyths WP 502 Jamaica rum is a unique and aromatic spirit with a fascinating background. Produced by the oldest distillery in Jamaica, Worthy Park, which reopened in 2005 after 50 years of closure, this white rum showcases the expertise and tradition of Jamaican rum production. The distillation is carried out in a pot still, resulting in a pure single rum, as it is distilled in a single pot still.
One of the most notable aspects of this rum is the lengthy fermentation process, which lasts for three months, resulting in a high concentration of non-alcoholic elements, reaching 502 mg/litre. This contributes to the rum's exceptional aroma and flavor profile. Bottled in 2015, this rum boasts an ABV of 57% and is presented in a 700 ml bottle.
On the nose, the rum is initially reminiscent of typical Jamaican rums, with aromas of solvent and overripe exotic fruits, followed by lactic and vegetal notes such as herbs and hay. The alcohol is subtle, allowing for a pleasant sniffing experience. Upon tasting, the rum is less dry than anticipated, with a warming alcohol presence balanced by a touch of sweetness. The palate is treated to notes of varnish and fruits that are on the verge of turning. The texture is thick and velvety, providing an enjoyable mouthfeel.
The finish is particularly long-lasting, with the flavors persisting in the mouth for several minutes with the same intensity. The impression of relative sweetness remains, making for an impressive and memorable tasting experience. This rum's unique and bold flavor profile, resulting from its extended fermentation process, makes it an ideal choice for rum enthusiasts and collectors.
The ABV of this rum is 57%.
The fermentation process lasts for three months, resulting in a high concentration of non-alcoholic elements, reaching 502 mg/litre. This contributes to the rum's exceptional aroma and flavor profile.
On the nose, you can expect aromas of solvent, overripe exotic fruits, lactic and vegetal notes such as herbs and hay.
The rum offers a less dry taste than anticipated, with a warming alcohol presence balanced by a touch of sweetness. The palate includes notes of varnish and fruits that are on the verge of turning. The texture is thick and velvety.
While some may find it intriguing, this rum's bold and complex flavor profile may not be everyone's preference for everyday drinking. It is particularly suited for rum enthusiasts and collectors.
Opinions vary widely. Some reviewers found the rum interesting but not as aromatic as expected given its 502 esters, noting hints of pineapple, olive, and lychee on the finish. Others appreciated the heavy nose with industrial and fruity notes, and found the mouthfeel pleasant with flavors of overripe fruit and a rich, anise-like note. However, some found it overly strong on the nose and not to their taste, while a few preferred other editions of this rum.
Spirit Radar is my daily tool that become crucial for my busines. As an independent bottler I follow my bottles (The Colours of Rum) on various e-commerce sites. On the other hand, a spirits' collector I use Spirit Radar to chase bottles I want to buy or sell. I also use "my collection" tool to value my own bottles. Spirit Radar become really useful and I can see the team works systematically to improve the app. I will surely remain loyal user.
CEO Wealth Solutions SA
We have used Spirit Radar since the very beginning. Both in our business and for private use. It is a fantastic tool to keep you updated in the market. It can be very time consuming to find an exact bottle somewhere in the world, but with Spirit Radar, you can get that information within seconds. We have also used it when we need to keep track of our bottles and see what our customers wants. Besides that, its an interesting platform, when you want to explore the rum world, or search for bottles that could be really hard to find in the normal stores. It is very easy and intuitive to use.
MasterTaster at RomDeLuxe
Ardbeg Traigh Bhan Batch No.1 Small Batch Release 19yo 46.2% 700ml
Macallan Edition No.1 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 48% 750ml
LM&V 2019 Hampden Great House 59% 700ml
Velier Caroni 1998 Dennis X Gopaul Employees 1st Release 20yo 69.5% 700mlSpirit Radar gathers as much information and data as possible about each bottle. We have collected historical offers and auctions for each bottle, sometimes dating back to 2012.
We constantly check every site for new and updated offers. When a bottle becomes in stock, we know it within minutes.
We use all this data to compute the market value of each bottle. As a result, you can see the price trend of each bottle and find the best place to buy it.
In addition, we constantly expand our database: we add new bottles, online stores, and auction portals. Find new releases and rare bottles for the best prices.
Spirit Radar allows you to add bottles to your watch list. When we find a bottle from your watch list in stock, we will send you a notification. You can also set a maximum price you are willing to pay, and we will ignore all more expensive offers.
We check every site multiple times a day, the hottest bottles even every few minutes. You will be one of the first to know when a bottle becomes available to buy.
When we find an auction of a bottle you watch, we will notify you before it ends. You can disable all auction-related notifications or disable them for individual bottles.
Do you know the current value of your collection? And how has it grown during the last 30 days? Spirit Radar makes it simple. Just add bottles to your collection and enter purchase prices.
Every day, you'll get an updated value of your collection and how much you gained since you purchased the bottles. These statistics are provided for your entire collection, as well as for individual bottles.
Security is our top priority. Only you can see your collection and statistics.
