Quorhum 30 ans is the oldest rum in the brand created by Oliver & Oliver, the Dominican Republic company.
This is a traditional rum, distilled from sugar mill molasses and aged in ex-bourbon oak barrels.
The solera method used, which is very common in the Spanish tradition, consists of a successive blend of old and younger rums. The oldest rums are 30 years old!
Nico's tasting notes
The nose is initially enveloped in caramel and roasted notes, but it soon becomes clear that the rum's appeal lies elsewhere. Indeed, it seems to lie in a certain fruity concentration, acidulous, sweet but definitely exotic and tropical.
With aeration, the balance between the caramelized roundness and the aromatic rum is established, even if it's the sweetness that comes through in the end. The roasted nuts are generously coated, and the vanilla beans are as if they've been put to the flame. There's always a fruity inclination towards ripe, oozing mirabelle plums.
The palate is well rounded, caramel-like and nougat-tender. A few lightly roasted almonds add a little relief. Vanilla spreads languorously across the palate, and the tongue becomes impregnated with gingerbread.
The finish is marked by notes of old fruits in brandy, with a hint of ginger.
"A round but balanced rum, with a few subtle notes that are interesting to flush out..."
