Velier Isautier 16yr Traditional 2006

Review #1031; Rum #360

Velier Isautier Traditional 16yr 2006

This rum comes to us from Isautier, a distillery located on Reunion Island. This molasses rum was produced from Reunion cane and distilled on a column still. It was aged for 16 years before being bottled at cask strength with no additives.

ABV: 57%

Nose: Raspberry, Allspice, blackberry, Cinnamon

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Raspberry, Allspice, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Black Pepper, Black Tea, Star Anise

Finish: Star Anise, Raspberry, Allspice, Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Black Tea

Rating: 7/10

This is a great rum. It had a good chunk of savory flavors with some of that star anise peeking in. The oak is well integrated as well. Some fruits pop in too. A great rum, but the Sugarcane release is slightly better.

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