Père Labat 1985 Rhum Vieux 54.5% 700ml is a premium aged rum distilled at the renowned Poisson Distillery on Marie-Galante, an island famed for its rich rum heritage dating back to 1860. Named in honor of Père Labat, a French clergyman and botanist known for his contributions to rum-making, this exquisite expression embodies traditional craftsmanship and innovative distillation techniques. The distillery’s over 100-year-old copper Coffey still imparts a unique character to this exceptional rum, resulting in a complex and well-rounded flavor profile.
The aroma opens with unique solvent notes, transitioning into pronounced tropical fruits, citrus, and dried fruits. Subtle vegetal and floral undertones, along with brown sugar, toffee, and marzipan, contribute to a balanced and intricate bouquet. On the palate, you'll encounter a medley of spices, vegetal and floral notes, leather, bitterness, and subdued fruit flavors, with the alcohol seamlessly integrated. The finish is prolonged, with earthy undertones, tobacco, tea, spices, bitterness, nuts, and dark chocolate, making it a rare gem from Marie-Galante.
Père Labat 1985 Rhum Vieux has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 54.5%.
Père Labat rum is distilled at the Poisson Distillery on the island of Marie-Galante, Guadeloupe.
This rum is unique due to its intricate blend of tropical fruit, citrus, vegetal, floral, and woody notes, along with its production using a copper Coffey still over 100 years old.
woody, tropical fruits, citrus, dried fruits, vegetal, floral, brown sugar, toffee, marzipan
spices, woody, bitter, vegetal, floral, leather, subdued fruit
earthy, tobacco, tea, spices, bitter, nuts, dark chocolate
The Père Labat 1985 Rhum Vieux is an intricate and multifaceted rum, with a complex array of tropical fruits, citrus, and vegetal notes, complemented by woody undertones and a long, flavorful finish that leaves a lasting impression on the palate.
Père Labat 1985 Rhum Vieux is a rum that truly stands out for its depth and complexity. The seamless integration of alcohol with a wide array of flavors, from tropical fruits to dark chocolate, makes it a remarkable and rewarding rum experience. It's a testament to the rich history and craftsmanship of the Poisson Distillery on Marie-Galante. While some may find it a bit too woody, for me, its balanced complexity and unique character make it a masterpiece worth savoring.
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