The HSE 2003 Single Cask 12yo is a premium rum with an impressive 47.8% ABV and a volume of 500ml. Distilled and matured as a single cask in 2003 at the revered Habitation Saint Etienne distillery in Martinique, this rum epitomizes the grand vintages that the distillery is celebrated for. Carefully crafted by the master blender, this rum is the result of meticulous aging and attention to detail.
On the nose, this rum offers a delightful bouquet of cane juice and oak, mingled with notes of tobacco, caramel, toasted aromas, dried fruits, and a hint of menthol, creating a complex and enjoyable aromatic profile. The palate is greeted with an explosion of flavors including woody and spicy notes, fruity undertones, and a touch of coconut, delivering a well-rounded and sophisticated taste experience.
Each bottle of the HSE 2003 Single Cask 12yo is individually numbered and meticulously filled from a unique 400-liter French oak barrel. The final notes are long-lasting, featuring flavors of tobacco, brown sugar, oak, and spices, culminating in a dominant tobacco finish.
This exceptional rum is distilled from sugar cane juice using a column still and aged for 12 years, embodying the essence of traditional rum-making. The HSE brand, revived in 1994, continues to uphold the time-honored practices at the Destillerie du Simon distillery, where steam-heated distillation using a steam engine that has been in operation since 1934, remains in use. The HSE 2003 Single Cask 12yo is a true representation of the authentic rum-making process and is an absolute must-try for any rum connoisseur.
The alcohol content is 47.8% ABV.
There were only 1,000 bottles produced, each individually numbered.
This rum is distilled at the Habitation Saint Etienne distillery in Martinique.
Each bottle has a volume of 500ml.
The rum has been aged for 12 years.
Overall: This rum offers a sophisticated and nuanced taste experience with a combination of sweet, spicy, and woody flavors.
The HSE 2003 Single Cask 12yo has received glowing reviews from rum enthusiasts. One reviewer noted the delightful aromas of cocoa, ripe banana, and cooked fruits, with underlying notes of coffee and tobacco. Another mentioned the balance of spices and fruitiness, with a well-integrated oak flavor. The rum was praised for its fruity and vanilla notes with a touch of earthiness, and its oily texture and nutty undertones were deemed remarkable. Overall, the reviewers lauded this rum for its complexity, balance, and quintessential representation of Martinique's agricole rums.
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