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.
Distillery: Camut
Bottler: Camut
Region: France
Still: Copper Pot
ABV: 45%
Cask: Ex-Balsamic Vinegar
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
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