Gardel Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 16 Treasure Cask GMG 1983

legendary nose, complex bitter-dry palate

Exceptional nose
Deep complexity
Long finish
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According to reviewers, this 38‑year Gardel pairs a stunning leather‑tobacco‑prune nose with a dry, roasted palate of black tea and wood. Unique, complex, very long—though some find it bitter and woody.

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
Brand
Rumclub Private Selection
RumX ID
RX10224
ABV
46,6%
Category
Column Still Rum
Vintage
1983
Mark
GMG
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Column Still
Age
38 years
No. of bottles
223
Bottle volume
50cl
Price range
250€+
Type of spirit
Rum
Spirit of Rum • Gardel 1983   38yr   46,6% Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 16 Treasure Cask GMG

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    How does this rum taste?

    RumX members love the extraordinary nose: leather, tobacco and prunes with hints of cola and dark chocolate. The palate turns darker—woody leather, roasted notes and black-tea bitterness—complex, dry and long. Often savored slowly as liquid history, with menthol and licorice flickers. Backed by 62 community reviews and popular status, this rare 38‑year Gardel is recommended for those seeking depth and character.

    Aroma

    Leather Prunes Woody Complex

    Taste

    Woody Leather Roasted Coffee

    How is this rum rated?

    8.9/10 61 reviews
    Top 8% Guadeloupe
    Top 21% Gardel

    Incredibly complex and elegant at the same time. If I were to taste blind it would be woody like an old Enmore, fruity like a not so old Skeldon, a little dirty, menthol and mint like in a Caroni to my taste. If I had to answer the question of my favorite rum, there would be an answer now.

    On the nose, a combination of red fruits, leather, tobacco and old closet. By no means too woody, plums preserved in red wine, cola and orange peel also come to mind. I could smell this for hours 🤪 On the palate, the bitterness is surprising at first, followed by menthol and cherry wood. The finish has metallic notes and black tea. Even if the palate drops off a bit compared to the nose, really exceptional! Thanks to Oliver for the bottle split 🙏

    A true relic of the past that leaps forward into modern times. The nose opens like an old grimoire, impregnated with the barrel, with very dark notes of leather, tobacco, dark chocolate, nuts, but also a slight hint of cola and molasses that give bitterness. The spices are not to be outdone, with cinnamon, pepper, licorice and vanilla adding further deliciousness. Surprisingly, the profile retains a great deal of freshness, notably on the fruit (plum, prune, raisin, citrus) and floral and herbaceous notes (black tea). A high-flying, extremely complex and profound olfactory profile. On the palate, the attack is very full-bodied, filled with extremely dark flavors that the barrel has had plenty of time to mature: leather, coffee, dark chocolate, tobacco, licorice, anise, cinnamon, walnuts, molasses, cola and roasted notes bring great intensity to the palate. Dried fruit (prunes, grapes) and fresh notes of aromatic herbs (black tea), flowers and menthol make for a striking aromatic spectacle. A hint of salt and dust accentuates the strong character of this old-fashioned rum, at once dry, elegant, highly complex and beautifully rounded. The alcohol is well represented for the relatively low degree. The finish does not wither, letting the bitterness of the aromas and the freshness of the menthol and herb notes spread and linger on the palate. The spices and dark, woody notes impregnate the palate with their essence and add an appreciable tannic touch. A true myth, which you can love or hate, but whose history cannot be taken away. A big well done to RumClub for unearthing this nugget of the last century.

    Ein Einhorn! Mit Vorsicht und Ehrfurcht probiert: Nase direkt nach dem Einschenken: intensiv fruchtig würzig, alte Mandarine, getrocknete Früchte (Aprikose, Pflaume, Dattel) aber auch frische Cassis, etwas Minze, leicht Kerzenwachs. Dazu dunkles, altes Holz, etwas Leder und Tabak. Vielschichtig und ehrlich umwerfend. Gaumen direkt: altes Holz, Holzsäure, würzig, deutlich Lack und Politur (Auto Spachtel). Sofort Menthol das in Kardamom überlegt, etwas bitter und leicht salzig. Melasse und Lakritz. Geht dann Richtung alter Blutorange. Hinten etwas grün mit Minze. Lang. N:92, G:89, Einhorn:95

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    About the Gardel distillery

    The Gardel distillery is located in Guadeloupe. Rums from Gardel have been reviewed 140 times with an average of 8.7/10.

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