Labourdonnais Citrus is an agricultural rum produced by the Labourdonnais distillery in Mauritius. Lemons grown on the estate are macerated in this pure cane juice rum.
Nico's tasting notes
In brief: fruit - round - sweet spices
On the nose, there's no doubt that citrus fruits are in the limelight. The lemon syrup is powerful, very sweet, with the bitterness of its zest as a backdrop. A confectionery atmosphere reigns here, all the more so as the powdery side of a lavender or strawberry marshmallow softens the onslaught of lemon.
Aeration continues to soften the powerfully sweet profile with a touch of vanilla and bitter orange.
On the palate, the sweetness dissipates fairly quickly, giving way to lemon and orange. Likewise, the bitterness retreats somewhat in favor of a refreshing acidity. Mild spices like vanilla then color the still-fresh grapefruit skin.
The finish continues on grapefruit before evoking a family of candied, slightly spicy citrus fruits.
"This rum, which is more of a liqueur, is best enjoyed as a digestif with an ice cube..."
