The Montebello Rhum Vieux de La Guadeloupe 14yo is an exceptional premium rum that has been meticulously aged for 14 years in ex-bourbon oak barrels. These barrels, which previously aged bourbon for a minimum of 3 years, impart a unique character to the rum. This rare gem is crafted by the renowned Distillerie Carrere, located in the picturesque region of Guadeloupe, and is bottled by hand without any reduction or filtration. This careful process preserves the rum's natural strength, resulting in an impressive 50.6% ABV. The natural reduction of alcohol from over 75% at the still to 50.6% occurs throughout the aging process, making this rum truly special.
The Montebello Rhum Vieux de La Guadeloupe 14yo offers a surprising and delightful bitterness that is both tart and smooth, with a velvety texture that coats the tongue, leaving notes of stone and fruit. The aroma is rich and candied, with enticing sweet and acidic notes of banana and strawberry. Upon airing, the rum reveals quieter, fruitier nuances reminiscent of an exotic fruit salad in syrup.
This rum is a true exception, naturally aged for 14 years in oak barrels initially filled with high-alcohol content spirit. Each year, the barrels are topped up with rum from the same vintage in August, ensuring a consistent and unique flavor profile. Produced in limited quantities, with only 1250 bottles blended from four different ex-bourbon casks, the Montebello Rhum Vieux de La Guadeloupe 14yo is a testament to the craftsmanship and dedication of the Marsolle family, who have been operating the distillery since 1966.
The Montebello Rhum Vieux de La Guadeloupe 14yo has an ABV of 50.6%.
This rum is limited to just 1250 bottles, making it a rare and exclusive offering.
The rum is aged for 14 years in ex-bourbon oak barrels without any reduction or filtration. The alcohol content naturally reduces from over 75% at the still to 50.6% throughout the aging process.
The rum has a complex flavor profile with notes of dark chocolate, nougat, bitter lemon, and dried fruit, with a finish that includes oak, lemon, mandarin, burnt nougat, and spice.
Overall taste: A complex and multifaceted rum with notes of dark chocolate, spice, and tropical fruit, offering a well-balanced combination of sweetness, bitterness, and warmth.
The Montebello Rhum Vieux de La Guadeloupe 14yo is highly regarded for its elegance and smoothness, despite its high ABV of 50.6%. While some reviewers found it fresh and well-rounded with fruity and spicy notes, others mentioned a light bitterness that subsides with subsequent sips. However, opinions vary, with some preferring the 10-year-old variant for its better balance, and a few finding the 14-year-old to have a declining flavor profile from nose to palate. Overall, it is considered a unique and refined rum that requires a discerning palate to fully appreciate its subtleties.
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