Review #908; Rum #275: Bielle Brut De Fut 2014 (7yr)

Bielle Brut de Fut 2014

This rum comes to us from the Bielle distillery located on the island of Marie Galante. It was distilled in 2014 from sugar cane juice, distilled on a column still, and then aged for 7 years in ex-bourbon and white wine casks before being bottled at cask strength with no additives.

ABV: 56.5%

Nose: Vegetal, Slight Olives, Brine, Black Pepper, Earthy, Lemon Peel

Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, Black Pepper, Earthy, Brine, Lemon Peel

Finish: Longer finish, Dark Chocolate, Earthy, Brine, Lemon, Black Pepper, Vanilla

Rating: 8/10

One of the best aged cane juice rhums I’ve had. Thick oily mouthfeel, great flavors that complement each other. The “raw” nature of cane juice distillate shines through while the barrel brings some great flavors as well. Wow this is an eye opener of how good aged cane juice can be.

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