Emmanuel Camut Rum Primitif

Review #1244; Rum #553

Here we have a limited run of rum from Emmanuel Camut, known more for their Calvados. This rum was double distilled from 100% molasses from Reunion island on a copper pot still. It was fermented for 5 weeks with spontaneous fermentation and aged for at least 4 years in a 225 liter re-charred French oak barrel that previously held balsamic vinegar. It was then bottled with no chill filtering.

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Distillery: Camut

Bottler: Camut

Region: France

Still: Copper Pot

ABV: 45%

Cask: Ex-Balsamic Vinegar

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Nose: Vinegar is up there, savory, umami, Fennel

Palate: Light mouthfeel, Umami, Fennel, touch of orange slice, Star anise

Finish: Long finish, Umami, Fennel, Orange Slice, Star Anise

This is not bad but man is it strange. Im not sure the balsamic ageing is something I would have chosen but that flavor profile is the most dominant profile here. There is some fruit underneath it but for me, the ageing cask makes me feel like I can’t get a great handle on the actual distillate which is a shame.

Rating: 4/10

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1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect