The Bologne Reserve Speciale is a remarkable 42% ABV agricultural rum from the Guadeloupe island, specifically from the Basse-Terre region, boasting a PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) label. This exquisite rum is derived from a blend of black and red cane, reflecting the unique volcanic soil of its origin. The cellar master, Frederic David, ensures the rum ages gracefully for a minimum of 4 years in former Cognac French oak barrels, enhancing its rich and mellow flavor profile.
As you savor the Bologne Reserve Speciale, your taste buds are greeted by the gentle cane presence, accompanied by a subtle orange jam. The initial shy character of this rum gradually unveils a harmonious blend of ripe fruit, cane, and delicate apricot jam. The aroma evolves with a whisper of mellow blond tobacco and a hint of apricot and orange jam.
The palate delights in a well-balanced and flavorful attack, featuring a matured and well-dressed vesou with spices that reveal a peppery, mildly mineral warmth. The oak delivers a thick, rich, and slightly sticky juice, resembling a concentrated cane syrup.
With time, the aroma develops a light sulfur note, which does not detract from its progression towards a rather indulgent and fragrant experience. Fruits emerge, both fleshy and dried, including red fruits, some with stones, prunes, and a touch of cooked apple.
The Bologne Reserve Speciale is a rum crafted from a blend of cane juice and a unique black cane variety, resulting in a delightful and memorable tasting experience.
This rum is made from a blend of black and red cane, aged for a minimum of 4 years in former Cognac French oak barrels, and hails from the unique volcanic soil of Guadeloupe.
The rum has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 42%.
The rum is aged in French oak barrels that previously contained Cognac.
The rum features a harmonious blend of ripe fruit, cane, delicate apricot jam, and a well-balanced, flavorful attack with spices, oak, and a mildly mineral warmth.
Aromas include mellow blond tobacco, apricot, orange jam, red fruits, prunes, and cooked apple.
Overall: This rum offers a unique combination of warmth, spice, and sweet notes, resulting in a complex and memorable tasting experience.
The Bologne Reserve Speciale is generally well-received, appreciated for its pleasant nose with spices and toasted notes, followed by flavors of candied fruit, chocolate, and cinnamon. The palate is well-rounded, and the finish is medium-long with dried fruit and toffee. Some reviewers noted that it has a recognisable profile of rums aged in ex-Cognac casks, with apple, prune, vanilla, and chocolate notes. Despite a few opinions finding it less exceptional, it remains an enjoyable Agricole rum, often praised for its distinctive character and extended aging.
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