The HSE 2004 Sherry & Olorosso Finish rum is a unique and highly recommended choice for both beginners and enthusiasts in the agricole world. Distilled in 2004 from sugarcane juice using a column still, this rum is aged for nine years and six months and possesses an ABV of 45%. It is produced by Habitation Saint-Etienne (HSE) in Martinique and has been aged for eight years in oak barrels, then finished for one year in fino and oloroso sherry casks.
The nose of this rum is elegant and sweet, with notes of raisins, roasted hazelnuts, and hints of cigar smoke. The palate is spicy and sweet, with notes of oak, warm spices, prunes, and raisins. The aroma is also distinct, with sugarcane, nutmeg, grapes, floral, and vanilla notes.
The finish of this rum is long and distinguished by an alliance of woody notes and the impression of sweetness already present in the mouth. A hint of tobacco is also present. The rum is well-balanced and has a beautiful complexity, with a sherry finish and an impressive length on the palate.
This rum is a delightful and intriguing choice, with a profile that is boisé yet not heavy, and a freshness that is engaging. The sweet and fruity notes complement the woody profile, making it a well-rounded and enjoyable rum. The aging process has allowed the rum to absorb the aromas of the wood and the terroir of Martinique, while the finishing process in sherry casks has added a unique and exotic touch to the traditional Martinique rum.
The ABV (Alcohol By Volume) of this rum is 45%.
This rum is aged for nine years and six months, with eight years in oak barrels and one year in fino and oloroso sherry casks.
The main tasting notes include nutmeg, vanilla, brown sugar, fruity, peppery, sugarcane for the aroma; sweet, dry, vanilla, tobacco, agricole, marmalade, spice for the taste; and dry, agricole, citrus, dried fruit, tannins, sweet, astringent, sugarcane, lemon, spice for the finish.
This rum is unique due to its aging process which includes finishing in fino and oloroso sherry casks, adding a distinct sherry flavor to the traditional Martinique rum.
Overall: This rum offers a harmonious balance of sweet, woody, and fruity notes with a lingering sweetness derived from sherry aging.
This is an exceptionally well-balanced rum that integrates the sherry finish beautifully without being overpowering. Its naturally sweet profile makes it accessible even for beginners in the agricole world. Reviewers praise its complexity despite its relatively young age, noting its delightful blend of fruity and spicy notes. Overall, the price-to-quality ratio is considered very good, making it a highly recommended choice.
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