The Velier National Rums of Jamaica 2003 Long Pond TECA Jamaica Velier is a 15-year-old high-ester rum with an impressive 63% ABV. Distilled in 2003 and bottled in 2018, this rum is a limited release with only 2,484 bottles available. Renowned for its bold and unique ester profile, which ranges between 1,200-1,300 gr/hlpa, this rum truly epitomizes the distinctive characteristics of the Jamaican terroir. Fully matured in the tropical climate, the rum offers a captivating aroma combining ester and fermented notes, including hints of glue, overripe tropical fruits, and even beauty-salon inorganic scents.
Upon tasting, the palate experiences a symphony of fruity, gluey, intense, and barrel-aged flavors. Robust spicy undertones, with hints of pepper and woodiness, add to its complex profile. The Long Pond TECA rum divides opinions but has garnered a loyal following for its exceptional and daring character. This "Continental Flavoured" rum falls within the Jamaican category of rums with an ester level between 700 and 1,600 gr/hlpa, distilled in a pot still with a double retort and aged for 15 years under the tropics. With a high angel's share of over 67%, the rum's metallic and sulfurous character is further confirmed upon aeration, offering notes of pepper and dried or smoked meat.
The rum is also noted for its grilled cereal, sulfur, metal, ammonia, and even sweat aromas, making it a truly unique tasting experience. The palate is marked by an intense ester level that provides an almost shocking experience. In summary, the Velier National Rums of Jamaica 2003 Long Pond TECA Jamaica Velier is a highly sought-after and unique rum that offers a one-of-a-kind tasting experience for rum enthusiasts. With its bold and intense flavor profile, this rum represents the best that Jamaica has to offer.
This rum is unique due to its high ester content, bold flavors, and distinctive aromas. It's a limited release with only 2,484 bottles and is known for its intense and polarizing profile.
The rum was distilled in a pot still with a double retort in 2003 and aged for 15 years in the tropical climate of Jamaica, resulting in a high angel's share of over 67%.
Expect a complex aroma of esters, tropical fruits, and fermented notes, with intriguing elements like glue and beauty-salon scents. The flavor is intense, with fruity, spicy, and woody notes, and a long, lingering finish.
Given its complex and bold profile, this rum is more suitable for experienced rum enthusiasts who appreciate unique and intense flavors.
The Velier National Rums of Jamaica 2003 Long Pond TECA is a highly polarizing rum that garners both love and hate. Reviewers appreciate its rich and intensely aromatic profile, which includes notes of glue, tropical fruits like banana, pineapple, and passion fruit, as well as phenolic and fermented elements. The rum also features intriguing spicy notes and subtle woodiness. Some find the rum less complex compared to other TECA releases, but still enjoy its powerful, woody, and fruity flavors. The finish is long and complex, with lingering sweetness and salinity. Overall, it is considered an extreme, unique, and unforgettable rum experience, but it may not be suitable for beginners due to its intense and bold profile.
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