How does this rum taste?
- Intense fruity aroma
- Elegant woody profile
- Well-integrated alcohol
The 1996 Clarendon Distillery rum is a highly-regarded Jamaican spirit, selected and bottled by Corman Collins, distinguished by its complex profile and limited release of 281 bottles. Distilled from molasses and aged for 25 years, this rum is cherished for its harmonious blend of dried and tropical fruits, coupled with notes of vanilla, spice, and wood. Users appreciate its rich aroma, featuring an intense fruit explosion characteristic of the Jamaican style, balanced by woody elegance. Its palate delivers a robust, fruity profile with well-integrated alcohol and a lengthy, mildly bitter finish. Though some find it slightly lacking in complexity, its unique attributes make it a must-try for enthusiasts.
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About the Clarendon distillery
The Clarendon distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Clarendon have been reviewed 4,685 times with an average of 8.2/10.
To Clarendon
"Jour 6 du calendrier Samples de Luxe et regoûté un an et demi après. Un nez jamaïcain mais pas de chez Hampden. Fruits jaunes, pomme et coings et de l’amertume. Très beau mais assez unilatéral. Alcool très bien intégré. Une bouche vive ! Une cave où reposent des fruits à pépins. Un boisé présent mais pas trop. Une finale plutôt longue et équilibrée. Un bonheur, même si la complexité et la profondeur ne sont pas vraiment au rendez-vous. Regoûté et un peu moins complexe par rapport à d’autres Clarendons."
"Unconventional profile on the nose. Great in the mouth. Spreads like an explosion in the mouth but somewhat astringent. Lots of fruit, cherry, banana, sherry. Long finish. The only thing I don't like is the slight soapy notes."
"Another great Jamaican. This one is strong on the wood without being super dominant and on top of that you have fruit and spices, some pastries and lovely marzipan. Price to quality at release is pretty good in my mind."
"Beautiful Clarendon from Corman Collins. The nose is balanced and complex. It oscillates between fruit (pineapple, banana, raisin, cherry), spicy wood and pastry (vanilla, baked apple, pepper, almond and caramel) and medicinal notes. There's also a lovely, well-structured and pleasant harmony on the nose. On the palate, it's dry, very fruity (exotic fruit, cherry, dried fruit) and the wood has left its mark. There's a lovely spicy profile of aniseed, licorice and pepper, all adding a certain elegance. Behind this lies a bitterness on leather and coffee, as well as some roasted notes. The alcohol is well integrated. The finish lingers on bitterness, wood, spices, chocolate, dried fruit and cherry. A Clarendon that's off the beaten track, with an original, tasty and controlled profile."