Habitation Velier Long Pond STCE 3yr 2019
This rum comes to us from dependent bottler Velier who worked in conjunction with the Lond Pond distillery in Jamaica. This rum from molasses was aged for 3 years tropically before being bottled with no additives at a high proof. This rum is the STC<3E marque which clocks in at 550—700 Esters gr/hL AA.
ABV: 60%
Nose: Lemon Pledge, Earthy, Brine, slight coconut, pineapple
Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Lemon Pledge, Brine, Coconut, pineapple, allspice
Finish: Short finish, a touch of sour, lemon zest, brine, coconut, black tea
Rating: 5/10
You know what, this is just ok. Tt hits some nice notes here. Over-ripe fruits, lemon, spices. They work very well together overall. This is held back by a weird sour bitter oakiness. I’m not sure if it needs slightly more oak or to just be unaged, it just feels stuck where it is. I’m not usually asking for more oak in my rums, but this could use a few more years in the cask.
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
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