Habitation Bellevue Hors d'Âge Decanter 1821 10 years 2008 45°° (45° proof)

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Habitation Bellevue Hors d'Âge Carafe 1821 10 ans 2008 45° : Description and customer reviews

Habitation Bellevue Hors d'Âge Carafe 1821 10 ans 2008 is a very old vintage from Marie-Galante, produced in one of the most eco-responsible distilleries in the Caribbean. It is capable of producing both agricultural and molasses rums, which it sometimes blends during ageing, as is the case here.

It was put into oak barrels on July 02, 2008, and aged for 10 years in a tropical climate. After significant evaporation and intense maturation, due to these extreme climatic conditions, the rum was decanted on October 7, 2020. Although 12 years elapsed between these two dates, only the time spent aging in cask counts. A 10-year ageing period was therefore chosen, in addition to a 2-year resting period to aerate and harmonize the spirit.

Nico's tasting notes

The nose immediately presents us with a rich, oily rum that is already complex and deep. As in a drop of petroleum, nuances and reflections multiply with every movement. Melted spices (cinnamon, nutmeg...) and citrus fruits (orange, lemon) form a very pastry-like ensemble. But we're also lulled by a slightly rancid, buttery sweet caramel, which gives way to more acidity, reminiscent of fermented cane juice.

With aeration, the whole tends to amalgamate, to harmonize, to form a sort of rich syrup, with highly concentrated fragrances. In the meantime, a resinous, vegetal nuance has been introduced, with a hint of olive in brine that reminds us of grand arôme rums and their pastry-like generosity.

The palate is intense in the first moments, despite a quite reasonable degree. An ashy sensation briefly invades the palate, followed by a more coppery one. Stone fruits in brandy take over, in a rich mid-palate. The rum then becomes fatter and rounder, thanks to a bourbon-like woodiness impregnated with vanilla.

The finish is almost salty, with leather, olive brine and licorice molasses.

"A rich, surprising rum with multiple facets that leave no room for certainty..."

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