The Leith Stillroom Single Cask Rum, a 21-year-old masterpiece from the esteemed Bellevue Distillery in Guadeloupe, delivers a balanced and robust flavor profile that delights the senses. Distilled in 1998 and bottled in 2019, this exceptional rum boasts an impressive ABV of 58.6%, signifying its potent character. Enthusiasts have praised its intensive and concentrated nose, blending ripe lemon, kumquat, and black currant for a tart freshness, beautifully balanced by the heavy sweetness of blackberries and dates. Accents of fragrant wood, vanilla, and caramel add to the complexity, with a subtle hint of port wine in the background.
On the palate, the rum spreads creamy and mild, embodying a full-bodied character with hints of dark chocolate, roasted nuts, and a fascinating licorice finish. The integration of alcohol is seamless, making it a formidable choice for a tranquil evening. The finish, while relatively short, is discreet and satisfying, leaving behind a creamy, roasted, and slightly fruity essence. Overall, this rum offers a multifaceted flavor profile, showcasing notes of dried fruit, caramel, and roasted elements alongside a creamy texture and a delicately lingering finish.
You can expect a complex mix of flavors including ripe lemon, kumquat, black currant, blackberry, dates, vanilla, caramel, dark chocolate, roasted nuts, and licorice, with subtle hints of port wine.
The Leith Stillroom 1998 Bellevue 21yo has an ABV of 58.6%, indicating a strong and robust character.
The finish is relatively short and discreet, leaving a creamy, roasted, and slightly fruity essence.
Dried apricot, caramel, orange peel, allspice, young wood, ripe lemon, kumquat, black currant, blackberry, dates, vanilla, slightly smoky, port wine.
Dark chocolate, roasted nuts, creamy, mild sweetness, brioche, caramel, licorice, chocolate, dried apricot.
Dry, roasted nuts, chocolate, barrel, creamy, fruity, roasted, coffee, young wood.
This rum offers a complex and multifaceted flavor profile, showcasing notes of dried fruit, caramel, roasted elements, and a creamy texture. Despite a relatively short finish, it leaves behind a delicately lingering essence that enhances its character.
The Leith Stillroom 1998 Bellevue 21yo is a truly remarkable rum that captivates with its intricate aroma and robust palate. Its array of flavors, from tart fruits to rich caramel and dark chocolate, combined with a creamy texture, make it an exceptional choice for any rum connoisseur. Though the finish is brief, it leaves a lasting impression, making this a perfect pick for a cozy evening.
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