Review #1229; Rum #542
This rum comes from a large batch of molasses rum distilled at Damoiseau in 1998. It was acquired by the Main Rum company who re-casked it and labelled it as Bellevue after the estate the distillery is located on. This was bottled at cask strength with no additives and is a mix of tropical and continental ageing.
Distillery: Damoiseau
Bottler: The Roots
Region: Guadeloupe
Still: Column
ABV: 51.5%
Nose: Raspberry, Star Anise, Rubbery, Passionfruit, Lemon Zest
Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Black Pepper, Raspberry, Star Anise, Rubbery, Cinnamon, Black Tea, Wildflower
Finish: Long Finish, Raspberry, Star Anise, Passionfruit, Lemon Zest, Allspice, Rubber
An excellent rum, this hits those industrial, cough syrup and fruity notes I really like in a certain subset of rums.
Rating: 8/10