Spirit of Art no. 2

Bourbon-like, woody, nuanced but slightly uncomplex.

Rich bourbon-like character
Well-integrated alcohol
Distinct woody and fruity flavors
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A richly nuanced bourbon-like rum with prominent woody, fruity, and caramel notes, but with mixed reviews on complexity and alcohol integration.

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
RumX ID
RX10418
ABV
56,3%
Category
Pot Still Rum
Vintage
2008
Cask number
#119
Made from
Sugar cane juice
Distillation
Pot Still
Age
13 years
No. of bottles
307
Bottle volume
70cl
Valinch & Mallet • Ten Cane 2008   13yr   56,3% Spirit of Art no. 2

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    How does this rum taste?

    Spirit of Art no. 2," from Trinidad's Ten Cane distillery and crafted by Valinch & Mallet, offers a unique profile. Distilled in 2008 from sugar cane juice with a pot still, its 13-year aging process enriches its robust 56.3% ABV. With limited availability of only 307 bottles, this rum features pronounced woody and rubber notes, complemented by tropical fruit, banana, and caramel aromas. Users appreciate its bourbon-like character with well-integrated alcohol, yet some find it lacking complexity and smoother integration. Ideal for those fond of matured rum with a distinct bourbon influence, but perhaps less appealing to fans of bold ester-rich expressions. This rare bottling provides an elegant experience for discerning palates.

    Aroma

    Woody Rubber Tropical fruit Caramel

    Taste

    Woody Caramel Rubber Tropical fruit

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    8.1/10 45 reviews

    Bourbon fans are in the right place here, the profile is very similar to a fruity, round and delicious bourbon. It has probably been re-casked, which is indicated not only by the strong bourbon influence but also by the noticeable but not unpleasant wood and its influence. The alcohol is perfectly integrated, correctly dosed and after around 60 minutes of aeration, the profile unfolds in a very appealing way. This rum is not overly complex, but very well nuanced and rather elegant and subtle. Those looking for strong ester bombs will find little to like about this profile, but anyone who appreciates noticeable bourbon notes a la Foursquares or expressive rums with a "Spanish" impression will certainly like this rum. For me, it's an excellent rum and clearly undervalued by many, certainly also due to the current fashion of not appreciating the Spanish style too much and finding it boring. 89 points for me, as a bourbon lover a wonderful experience.

    A very nice ten cane, better than the one from CDI I'd say. Fruity from nose to finish with spices and a delfining roasted barrel without it being too much. A touch of rubber and solvents are also there.

    Very good. Beautiful complexity. Perfectly integrated alcohol. I haven't tasted enough ten cane to be able to compare, but it's much better 😍☺️

    A solid fruity rum from trinidad. Wood and alcohol is integrated very well. But this one doesn’t knocks my socks off… Nose: Rubber, Trop. fruits, overripe fruits, plum, berries, banana, caramel, woody, roasted, clove, vanilla Mouth: Rubber, Solvents, dry, complex, balanced, caramel, trop. fruits, overripe, plum, banana, oak(barrel), licorice, cardamom, dark chocolate, roasted, toasted, vanilla Finish: Medium, dry, delicious, fruits, oak(barrel), roasted, toasted, licorice, coffee

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    The Ten Cane distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Ten Cane have been reviewed 864 times with an average of 8.3/10.

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    Avg Rating: 8.3/10
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