Bologne Réserve Spéciale is an aged agricultural rum bottled under the Guadeloupe PGI label. Made from black and red cane, this rum is faithful to the volcanic terroir of Basse-Terre. Frédéric David, cellar master at Maison Bologne, oversees the aging process. This cuvée is a blend of rums that have rested for at least 4 years in French oak barrels containing Cognac.
Nico's tasting notes
The nose is relatively shy at first, although we sense that an apricot jam is beginning to release a few bubbles and perfume the glass. It's the ripe, patinated fruit cane that surfaces first, and begins to put us at ease.
Aeration confirms the quiet side of this rum, which gently settles on a rather mellow blond tobacco. The cane is candied and fluffy, lightly coated with apricot and orange jam.
On the palate, the cane gently takes possession of the taste buds, still accompanied by its jam where orange now dominates. It attracts attention with its savory, oily zest, then retreats to a cane of wisdom and delicacy.
The finish maintains this velvety, nougat-like sweetness, enhanced by orange peel and a hint of mango.
"A cane long matured, even to the point of looking like jam...".
