Bottled exclusively for V&B France
Jamaican Rum, Clarendon Distillery, 1995 vintage, first matured in ex-bourbon barrels, second matured in 2022 in a new 100L European oak cask, lightly toasted, with acacia heads, a few months in stainless steel tanks, 6 years in continental climates, and 24 years in tropical climates, 64.4% ABV, Cask Strength, single cask, only 165 bottles, 500ml
"Respect this Old Sage! Let him rest and catch his breath for a moment. He will then tell you untold stories from ancient times."
Color: Deep Auburn
Nose: The initial nose is dense, dark, and extremely deep. Scents of glue and varnish rise, evoking a freshly waxed solid wood cabinet housing a silver service. The atmosphere is dark, refined, and noble, like freshly brewed black coffee accompanied by dark chocolate truffles and roasted hazelnuts. Then, little by little, the profile opens up: tropical fruits ripen before your eyes, multiplying—mango, papaya, candied pineapple—accompanied by stewed red berries, a drizzle of apricot syrup, and delicate petrol notes. Time transforms the glass, each minute revealing a new facet.
Palace: Maturity is fully expressed here. The balance between the beauty of 30 years of aging and the vitality imparted by the new oak is remarkable. We find that elegant, almost mystical darkness, notes of roasted coffee and aged leather, enveloped in fleshy tropical fruits: melting mango, sweet papaya, vibrant blackcurrant, all enhanced by a subtle menthol freshness. The texture is ample, velvety, and exceptionally elegant.
Finish: Endless. The fruits linger endlessly, exotic, red, candied, supported by a woody warmth, coffee, and a hint of sweet spices. A vibrant finish that seems to go on forever.
Conclusion: A true masterpiece. A rum of exceptional depth, demanding silence to better tell its thirty-year story. A sensory journey to savor slowly, letting time work its magic, one sip at a time.
