La Favorite Sélection de fûts 2012 9yr 49,3%

RX10588 Very good Rhum Agricole AOC 3,850 bottles <100€
“Rich and complex with woody, spicy undertones.”

The "Sélection de fûts" from La Favorite distillery in Martinique is an enticing rum crafted from sugar cane juice and aged for 9 years and 6 months. Distilled in 2012 using a Creole Column, this limited edition boasts a robust 49.3% ABV with only 3,850 bottles available. The aroma is rich with banana, black pepper, and roasted almonds, while the palate is dominated by woody and spicy notes complemented by black pepper, roasted almonds, and cinnamon. Numerous enthusiasts appreciate its complex aroma and long finish, though some have noted a lack of balance between its fruity, woody, and alcoholic components.

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Highlights

  • Complex aromatic bouquet
  • Long, enchanting finish
  • Rich spicy notes

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How does this rum taste?

Enticing and complex, La Favorite's "Sélection de fûts" rum delivers aromatic richness with woody spice and a nuanced sweet undertone across palate and nose.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Banana Black pepper Roasted almonds Coffee Toasted Cinnamon

Taste

Woody Spice Black pepper Roasted almonds Cinnamon Honey

Finish

Spice Woody Tobacco Earthy Bitter Fresh

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8.5/10

“18.12.2021 Participating in a nice tasting given to me as a present. Nice hotel in a very central location. Notes Medium to dark in colour. Nose Fresh, light wood, faint roaster, floral, light grass, floral, faint honey. Palate Round, fresh, light wood, naturally sweet, ligh grass, faint caramel, light nutts, light citrus. Finish Medium long, fresh, light wood, fruits, citrus.”

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8.2/10

“Very intense and complex despite the dilution. I like it very much!”

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7.9/10

“Un rhum dans lequel il se passe beaucoup de choses. Malheureusement, il n'est pas bien équilibré. C'est comme si on avait les fruits d'un côté, le bois de l'autre et l'alcool un peu plus loin. Dommage... Autre dégustation : Le temps a permis au rhum d'être plus cohérent. Toutefois le résultat n'est pas encore tout à fait à mon goût. Par ailleurs, l'alcool ne semble pas parfaitement intégré. C'est dommage, on sent que c'est une bouteille qui du potentiel...”

Aroma

Citrus Orange peel Herbal Chili Geranium

Taste

Spicy Ginger Cinnamon Young wood Nutmeg

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Distillery
RumX ID
RX10588
ABV
49,3%
Category
Rhum Agricole AOC
Vintage
2012
Made from
Sugar cane juice
Distillation
Creole Column
Age
9 years 6mo
No. of bottles
3850
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
<100€
Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

95 €
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About the La Favorite distillery

The La Favorite distillery is located in Martinique. Rums from La Favorite have been reviewed 1,682 times with an average of 8.2/10.


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