The HSE 1998 Single Cask #42 is a remarkable rum that offers a delightful mix of greediness and vivacity, with a noticeable presence of the cask. The nose is rich with a variety of aromas including cocoa, dried and nuts fruits, spices, and tobacco, which becomes more prominent over time. The finish is long and warm, with evolving woodiness, dried fruits, and tobacco notes, all balanced perfectly without being heavy or overwhelming.
On the palate, the rum delivers a satisfying combination of dried fruits, wood, and spices, with alcohol that enhances the flavors without overpowering them. The end of the palate is particularly enjoyable, with a complex array of aromas.
This vintage rum was aged for 13 years in ex-cognac cask #42 and was bottled in November 2011 in a limited series of 600 numbered bottles. Another cask, #27, was aged for over 10 years and bottled in February 2009, also in a limited series of 600 numbered bottles.
This HSE 1998 Single Cask #42 rum is an exceptional expression of the distiller's craft, aged to perfection in ex-cognac casks and presented in a limited series of numbered bottles. Produced by HSE, a revered distillery in Martinique, this rum reflects the distillery's commitment to quality and tradition.
The primary aromas include cocoa, dried fruits, nuts, spices, and tobacco.
The finish is long and warm, with notes of woodiness, dried fruits, and tobacco.
The palate offers a combination of dried fruits, wood, and spices, with a balanced alcohol presence that enhances the flavors.
There were 600 numbered bottles produced in this limited series.
Aroma: Woody, vanilla, fruity notes of tropical fruit, cinnamon, caramel
Taste: Rich flavors of oak, red fruits, vanilla, chocolate, spices, leather
Finish: Hints of barrel, oak, red fruits, vanilla, cinnamon, tropical fruit, leather
Overall: This rum offers a complex and balanced profile, with sweet, spicy, and fruity notes harmonizing to create a memorable and lingering taste experience.
Even after being open for more than an hour, the nose remains quite dark with notes of wood and earthy tones. The palate that follows is surprising, featuring candied fruits and sugarcane. It's very delicious and pleasant. Today, the prices have skyrocketed, which is a shame because it’s a very good rum.
The nose is very soft and delicious, round and woody/smooth. The palate is delicate with flavors of chocolate and brown sugar. It's like a real candy, very accessible.
A fantastic rum, but too expensive. The finish is quite long with the same flavors as on the palate.
I like the sample very much, and it’s a future bottle to buy because of the finesse in the mouth. I love it!
A prestigious rum for special occasions.
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