The Velier National Rums of Jamaica 2007 Long Pond TECA Jamaica Velier is a 12-year-old, limited edition rum with an impressive 63% ABV, and a total of 3560 bottles produced. This exceptional rum is a result of the masterful collaboration between the renowned Long Pond distillery and the independent bottler, Velier.
The TECA rum offers an intriguing ester-filled aroma, characterized by a unique blend of tropical fruits, overripe bananas, and solvents. The palate reveals an intense, funky, and woody flavor profile, bursting with notes of intense tropical fruit, banana, pineapple, caramelized sweetness, oak, leather, vanilla, and roasted almonds.
This Jamaican rum is known for its exceptionally high ester content, ranging between 1,200-1,300g/hL, which contributes to its powerful, fruit-ester chemical notes. The aroma and palate unfold gradually, revealing thick, treacly sweetness, fudgy vanilla flavors, and spice.
Upon aeration, the TECA rum develops a delightful touch of pastry notes, such as vanilla ice cream with cherries, cherry liqueur, fruits confits, and exotic flambéed fruits. The rum's intense aroma concentration, reminiscent of overripe fruits, fruits confits or dried fruits (bananas, mangoes, prunes, raisins), is complemented by surprising hints of menthol and chlorophyll.
The Long Pond distillery, with roots dating back to the mid-18th century, has a rich history of producing fine rums. The distillery's archives from 1780 mention the production of 85 puncheons of 500 liters of rum, further attesting to its established reputation in the world of rum production.
In summary, the Velier National Rums of Jamaica 2007 Long Pond TECA Jamaica Velier 12yo 63% 700ml is an extraordinary rum that combines unparalleled fruity, ester-fueled complexity with beautifully balanced sweetness, making it a true emblem of Jamaican rum.
This rum's unique character comes from its high ester content (1,200-1,300g/hL), which results in a complex and intense flavor profile bursting with tropical fruits, esters, and woody notes.
There were only 3,560 bottles of the Velier National Rums of Jamaica 2007 Long Pond TECA produced, making it a limited edition release.
The ABV of this rum is 63%, highlighting its powerful and intense character.
This rum is produced at the Long Pond distillery in Jamaica, a distillery with a rich history dating back to the mid-18th century.
The rum is bottled by Velier, an independent bottler known for its dedication to quality and craftsmanship.
The Velier National Rums of Jamaica 2007 Long Pond TECA is celebrated for its extraordinary aromatic power and complex flavor profile. Reviewers rave about its "cascade of aromas," describing it as extremely fruity with exotic notes, empyreumatic characteristics like rubber and tar, and a well-integrated alcohol presence. Its intense esters and overripe tropical fruits are often highlighted, with glue, nail polish, and solvents commonly mentioned. Some find it overwhelming, while others embrace its extreme nature, praising its depth and layers of flavor, including vanilla, caramel, and woody notes. Overall, it's considered a remarkable rum that appeals to those who appreciate bold, ester-rich profiles.
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