The HSE Chene Americain is a limited release rum from Distillerie du Simon in Martinique, with only 400 bottles available. Distilled in 2007 from sugar cane juice and aged for 11 years in American oak casks, this cask strength rum has an ABV of 51.2%. The aroma of this rum is a complex blend of vanilla, woody, dried fruit, tobacco, apricot, and a hint of candied fruit. The palate is smooth and well-balanced, with notes of woody, cinnamon, vanilla, fruity, and fresh flavors. The cask's presence is noticeable throughout, leaving a lingering impression of warmth and freshness.
Upon aeration, the oak's presence becomes more pronounced, with notes of white and tender wood, vanilla, caramel, tobacco, and a hint of coffee. The fruity and generous character of the rum comes through, balancing out the oak's influence. The rum's finish is long and savory, with notes of toasted oak, cocoa, and a hint of leather.
This rum offers a different approach, more faithful to the agricultural style, and is more varied and elegant, with a fruity profile. The two rums have in common a particularly successful and savory palate, with surprising notes of tonka bean. Overall, the HSE Chene Americain is a highly regarded rum, praised for its complexity, balance, and smoothness. It is an enjoyable and delicious rum that is sure to please rum enthusiasts.
The HSE Chene Americain rum is crafted by Distillerie du Simon in Martinique.
Only 400 bottles of this limited release rum were made available.
The ABV of the HSE Chene Americain rum is 51.2%.
This rum is known for its complex blend of flavors, including vanilla, woody, dried fruit, tobacco, apricot, candied fruit, cinnamon, and fresh notes, with a pronounced cask influence.
The finish is long and savory, with notes of toasted oak, cocoa, and a hint of leather.
The HSE Chene Americain rum has been well-received by enthusiasts and critics alike. Reviewers highlight its well-balanced, smooth, and subtly complex profile, with notes of chocolate, candied fruits, spices, and a pronounced cask presence that doesn't overpower. The rum's fresh, oily, and warm palate, coupled with a lingering warmth and a hint of licorice in the empty glass, makes it a standout. It is praised for its fruity and greedy character, reminding some of the Foursquare style, and is regarded as a superb release from HSE. Overall, it's a highly enjoyable and delicious rum that consistently meets expectations.
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