Review #652; Rum #130: Habitation Velier Worthy Park 10yr 2005

This comes from the Habitation Velier line and is a vintage of Worthy Park from the first year of operations after reopening in 2005. This rum was crafted on a double Retort Pot Still, aged 100% in the tropics, and bottled with no additives.
ABV: 57.8%

Nose: Star Anise, Black Pepper, Guava, Mango, faint industrialness, crème Brule, raspberry, nutmeg.

Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Star Anise, raspberry, Guava, Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Pineapple Bark

Finish: Medium length finish, star anise, rich juicy fruits like mango, pineapple bark, guava, raspberry, black pepper, nutmeg,

Rating: 7/10

As in line with other Jamaican rums from H.V. this one is a real winner for me. Juicy with spices and some star anise to tie it together, the Worthy Park rums from H.V. never fail to disappoint and are usually a great value as well. This is just as good as the Habiation Velier Worthy Park 2009, but falls just shade behind the 07 for me which is more in the floral and herbaceous direction than this offering.

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