Clarendon The Spirit Of Art (RX10420)
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The Spirit of Art is a limited release Jamaican rum, produced at the Clarendon distillery and bottled by independent bottler Valinch & Mallet. Distilled in 2008 from molasses using a pot still, this rum aged for 12 years before being bottled at cask strength with an ABV of 56.1%. With only 323 bottles available, this rum presents a unique and sought-after experience. Users have noted a pleasant aroma of banana, solvents, oak, coconut, and raisin. The distinct flavor profile includes woody tones, tannins, dryness, mango, and coffee. While some users mention that the alcohol could be better integrated, it is ultimately recognized as a unique and enjoyable rum, offering a different taste compared to other traditional Jamaican rums.
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The flavor profile of The Spirit Of Art is based on 29 user reviews. We have compiled and summarized the community's tasting notes for you, to give you an impression of the aroma and taste of the rum.
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What are the specs of this rum?
RX10420
56,1%
2008
#434730
Molasses
Pot Still
12 years
323
70cl
Under 250€
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About the Clarendon distillery
The distillery Clarendon is located in Jamaica. Rums from Clarendon have been reviewed 2,279 times with an average of 8.3/10.
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Already 29 registered users have rated and tested this rum, leaving an average rating of 8.1 out of 10. A total of users have marked this rum as their favorite (9+ points).
Write a reviewKevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
20 November 2022
Nice and fruity nose with rubber and varnish with a touch of wood. The palate matches pretty well with the nose. Slightly more wood and a light touch of chocolate and caramel. The finish is long and woody with chocolate and raisins.
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Galli33
1 April 2022
Very likable jamaican from V&M. I like the phenomenal start in the nose. It’s lacks a bit in mouth and in the finish. Alcohol could be integrated better. Nose: delicious, complex, vanilla, oak, spicy, clove, solvents, rubber, glue, fruity, banana, citrus, peaches, cherry, overripe fruits, apricot Mouth: dry, creamy, funky, delicious, full bodied, balanced, woody, coffee, dark chocolate, smoky, spicy, clove, roasted, oak, papaya, mango Finish: long, dry, astringend, elegant, mocha, smoky, oak(woody), vanilla, dark chocolate, tannins, overriped bananas, burnt sugar, some notes of black tea, later on you’ll find some notes of honeycomb
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Vincent D
12 April 2023
Nez surprenant. Des solvants et de la banane, plutôt classique. Mais un profil vanillé et un boisé très présent moins habituels. En bouche, le bois est très présent. Rhum puissant, un bois dur et une lourdeur que vient adoucir une mangue bien mure. Puis des notes sombres de café et chocolat noir. Finale sur le café, la vanille, les esters. Sympa car différent de ce que je connaissais. Étonnement brûlant. Alcool un peu trop présent. Dommage. Édit : goûté au RhumFest et j'ai moins eu cette impression. Le palais devait être plus habitué... Édit 2: première impression confirmée. Finale in poil trop amère. Le bois est très présent.
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lukasdrinkinghabits
19 October 2021
Lässt mich etwas ratlos zurück. Die Nase ist jung, fruchtig, zugänglich mit eher leichter, vanilliger Fassnuance. Der Mund dann zu unbalanciert, adstringent viel Holz und dazu eine recht saure eher unreife Fruchtigkeit. Das will sogar nicht zum angenehm leichten Einstieg passen. Im Abgang nochmal ein mentholiger Frischekick. Die Nase ist einfach, aber schön, dann geht es drunter und drüber. In ein paar Jahren vielleicht ein interessanter Batch.
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Jakob
18 October 2021
Nicht der beste Clarendon, aber ein gelungener Vertreter des Stils. Deutliche Röstnoten vom Fass, dazu Fruchtester und medizinische Anklänge.
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mto75
14 September 2021
Am der Nase Kokosnuss, rote Früchte, Gewürze und Holz, am Gaumen die volle Ladung Tannine, die leider die anderen Noten und den Abgang etwas überlagern.
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Mike H.
2 April 2023
I didn’t take any notes at the Rhum Fest so a more detailed review will follow as soon as I get the chance to sample this rum again in a better context.
alex
21 November 2021
C’est bon, mais c’est le moins bon de la dernière série de valinch.
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Thunderbird
6 October 2021
Die Nase ist klasse und verändert sich von Minute zu Minute…das fühlt sich vielversprechend an.. am Gaumen dann leicht nur über Durchschnitt, ebenso wie der Abgang
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Johannes
13 September 2021
Extrem trockener MM!
John Coffey
4 March 2022
Le nez est génial.. Par contre en bouche c'est moins funky qu'un jam traditionnel.. Mais ca reste très bon malgré ce côté sec.. J'ai bien aimé tout de même