The HSE 2014 Extra Vieux Small Cask 46% 500ml is a premium rum crafted at the renowned Distillerie du Simon distillery in Martinique. This exceptional rum, distilled from fresh sugar cane juice using a traditional Creole Column, has been meticulously aged for 6 years in small 55-litre Limousin oak barrels. The limited release consists of only 2800 bottles, making it a rare find for rum enthusiasts. Bottled in 2021, this rum boasts an impressive 46% ABV and offers a rich aromatic profile and a smooth, well-balanced palate.
The aging process in small casks has imbued the rum with a remarkable intensity and aromatic richness. The nose reveals a complex and elegant bouquet of precious wood, white fruits, prunes, and spiced bread. On the palate, it is fresh, smooth, and harmonious, delivering a symphony of flavors including alcoholic fruits, delicate oak, and rare spices. As the rum aerates, a medley of spices, with invigorating peppercorns, further enhances the nose. The fresh and natural cane juice shines through, accompanied by a slight bitterness of lime peel, underscoring its Martinique heritage.
The flavor profile continues to unfold on the palate with notes of soft oak, coconut milk, vanilla, and baking spices. The candied cane juice transforms into a syrup that retains only the most delectable and gourmet flavors, featuring nuances of ripe, velvety fruit juices. The exotic and precious woodiness is complemented by a honey lacquer with generous floral and spicy notes, and the cane juice is reduced to a delightful blond caramel.
Recognized by the RumX community, reviewers have highlighted the woody, dried fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, and oily flavors of this rum. While some users noted it could be more unique or punchy, the general consensus is that it's a delicious and well-crafted expression of a relatively young Agricole rum.
This rum is aged for 6 years in small 55-litre Limousin oak barrels, which imparts a unique intensity and aromatic richness.
The HSE 2014 Extra Vieux Small Cask is a limited release with only 2800 bottles produced.
This rum has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 46%.
This rum is produced at the Distillerie du Simon distillery in Martinique.
You can expect a complex interplay of woody, spicy, and fruity flavors with notes of vanilla, coconut milk, baking spices, and a hint of lime peel bitterness.
Overall: This rum offers a rich and memorable taste experience with a complex interplay of woody, spicy, and fruity flavors, creating a symphony of aromas and a smooth, harmonious palate.
The HSE 2014 Extra Vieux Small Cask has received a mix of reviews from the community. Many appreciate its woody, dried fruit, vanilla, and oily flavors, noting the complexity and elegance of its profile. Some reviewers find it to be well-balanced and smooth with delightful Christmas spices like cinnamon. However, a few believe it lacks a unique character or power, describing it as slightly flat or diluted. Overall, it is praised for its quality and the rich experience it offers, making it a recommended choice for its price-to-quality ratio.
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