Carrere Montebello Rare Rhum Vieux 1948 42yr 55%

“Unparalleled depth with smoky, woody, rich flavors.”

Montebello Rare Rhum Vieux is an exceptional rum, distilled in 1948 in Guadeloupe at the Carrere distillery, and aged for an impressive 42 years. Crafted from sugar cane juice with a column still, it boasts an ABV of 55%. Offering a distinctive nose of smoky tobacco and earthy grass, the tasting palate surprises with notes of tobacco, milk chocolate, and woody grassiness, providing a unique experience. Users emphasize its deeply smoky character, balanced woodiness, and hints of floral and cola undertones. The long aging imparts an unparalleled depth of flavor, delivering a superbly integrated oak influence and a lingering, bittersweet finish. The Montebello Rare Rhum Vieux is praised as one of the finest examples of French-style rum history, delighting connoisseurs worldwide.

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Highlights

  • Exceptional flavor depth
  • Perfectly integrated oak
  • Powerful, rich palate

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How does this rum taste?

This rum's smoky, woody palate and deep, complex nose offer balanced tobacco and chocolate notes. Its 42-year aging results in a powerful, unparalleled taste experience.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Tobacco Smoky Cola Earthy Grass Oak

Taste

Tobacco Milk chocolate Smoky Woody Molasses Caramelized

Finish

Cocoa Smoky Earthy Tobacco Oak Nutty

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9.3/10

“Completely different league than all other Montebellos known to me - it should of course also be noted that it is in the comparison field in terms of distillation vintages a difference of more than three decades. What is offered here, however, is simply sensational: In the nose already of breathtaking depth with heavy fruits, fresh cola aroma and floral notes, the bouquet thickens on the palate to an oily texture with chocolaty sweetness, heavy fruitiness, excellent spice and perfectly balanced wood influence. Whatever Carrere (or whoever - the exact origin is still rumored) did differently than today: Play it again, Sam!”

Aroma

Tobacco Cola Oak Vanilla Lemon

Taste

Milk chocolate Tobacco Molasses Caramelized Leather
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9.3/10

“Hat richtig Power. Sensationell!”

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9.4/10

“In the Top 5 French Style Rums and the best of Guadeloupe. Nose Dori me, interimo ayapare, dorime. Ameno ameno! We're in an old, dim catholic cathedral, enveloped with deep notes of swirling incense, smoldering myrrh and many undefined herbs! What a supreme welcome! Further we descent to deeper, more earthy impressions of the purest Coca-Cola essence (which is very Damoiseau in our book), manioc puree and cooling eucalypt leaves (not mint!). After some minutes in the glass we even find some macadamia and hazelnuts, together with beautiful flowers like violets, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmin. Someting one can also find in the 80's Macallans. Apart from being phenomenal, the bouquet is of an abysmal depth. Palate Pardon our french, but this is godamn great. Super rich (almost monumental), powerful and heavy like a marble bench, even after 42 years in the cask! And guess what, the oak influence is perfectly integrated. We get all the herbal and earthy flavours we found on the bouquet, but combined with an astonishing delicatness of caramelized dates in milk chocolate. But what's most thrilling is the slight medicinal, smokey touch, which slightly reminds us of La Bonne Intention. Good gracious! Even at 55% the texture is oily and smooth like mohair wool. Finish A long and satisfying, bittersweetness forward aria of roots, jungle herbs, cocoa and burnt tobacco. Once again, the bitterness is perfectly integrated.”

Aroma

Cola Cigar Earthy Smoky

Taste

Milk chocolate Smoky Vegetal
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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Distillery
Brand
Montebello
RumX ID
RX1070
ABV
55%
Category
Column Still Rum
Vintage
1948
Made from
Sugar cane juice
Distillation
Column Still
Age
42 ans
Bottle volume
75cl
Price range
250€+
Type of spirit
Rum
Carrere 1948   42yr   55%   €€€€ Montebello Rare Rhum Vieux

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3,191€
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About the Carrere distillery

The Carrere distillery is located in Guadeloupe. Rums from Carrere have been reviewed 933 times with an average of 8.1/10.


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