The Colours of Rum 1998 Batch No.3 Bellevue Guadeloupe Edition no.3 is an extraordinary and limited release from the renowned Bellevue Distillery in Guadeloupe. This exquisite 23-year-old rum, distilled in 1998 and bottled in 2022, is a prime example of craftsmanship and dedication to quality, with only 249 bottles produced. Aged for 6 years in the tropics and the remaining period continentally, this rum presents a well-rounded and elegant profile. With an ABV of 53.9%, it is robust, full-bodied, and highly appreciated by rum connoisseurs for its intricate balance and versatility.
The Bellevue Distillery, the leading exporter of Guadeloupe, produces over 900,000 liters of rum annually and is celebrated for its high-quality, authentic rums. This release, under the brand The Colours of Rum, showcases the distillery's ability to produce nuanced and complex spirits. The rum offers a captivating aroma with oak, smoky notes, fruitiness, tar, leather, and a touch of spice. On the palate, it delivers a rich blend of spicy, woody, oily, and nutty flavors, complemented by brown sugar, plum, crispness, and a hint of tar. The finish is equally impressive, with spicy, smoky, roasted notes and hints of raisin, vegetal notes, burnt sugar, and an agricole influence.
This rum is aged for 23 years, distilled in 1998 and bottled in 2022.
Only 249 bottles were produced for this limited release.
The ABV (Alcohol By Volume) of this rum is 53.9%.
This rum was distilled at the Bellevue Distillery in Guadeloupe. It was aged for 6 years in the tropics and the remaining period continentally.
The key flavor notes include spicy, woody, oily, nutty flavors with hints of brown sugar, plum, crispness, and tar. The finish is spicy, smoky, and roasted with hints of raisin, vegetal notes, burnt sugar, and agricole influence.
Overall: The Colours of Rum 1998 Batch No.3 Bellevue Guadeloupe Edition offers a complex and nuanced character, balancing strength with subtle smoky and fruity notes.
Reviewers have praised this rum for its pleasant aromatics, noting roasty, leathery, and subtly sweet elements, although fruit notes are more restrained. On the palate, it presents a creamy, spicy, and slightly dry profile with a hint of bitterness. Comparatively, some find it darker and woodier than Edition No.2, appreciating its additional spiciness. Overall, it is considered an elegant and well-rounded rum that lives up to its complex aroma in taste, making it a favored choice among enthusiasts.
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