Valinch & Mallet Clarendon Spirit of Art #3

The Spirit of Art #3 offers a rich aroma of caramel and wood, complemented by fruity notes and a complex palate with woody, spicy, and fruity elements.

8.9  / 10  (32 reviews)

Intense, fruity, woody notes with complex flavors.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Rich fruity aromas
    • Complex flavor profile
    • Long, enjoyable finish

    Spirit of Art #3 is a notable Jamaican rum from the Clarendon distillery, selected and bottled by Valinch & Mallet in limited quantities. Distilled in 1995 and aged for 26 years, this cask-strength rum at 56.9% ABV reveals a complex profile. The rum's aroma is dominated by caramel, wood, and fruity notes like mango and sour cherry, while its taste offers an intricate blend of woody, leather, and spicy elements. Opinions vary, with some appreciating its intensity and balance, while others find it overpowering. However, the fruity character and nuanced flavors receive much acclaim, making it a subject of intrigue and debate among rum enthusiasts. Available on RumX, this offering intrigues collectors with its rich and evolved flavor complexity.

    Aroma

    Mango Caramel Woody Vanilla

    Taste

    Woody Leather Spice Fruity

    How is this rum rated?

    8.9  / 10  (32 reviews)
    Top 8% Jamaica
    Top 8% Clarendon

    "1995 remains an impressive vintage. On par with Artesanal, possibly a touch ahead thanks to even more intense sweet-sour fruit notes. Exquisite."

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    9.0 / 10
    Review by: Jakob

    "Another sampling from the beginning of the year. I bought a bottle upon release and I really like this one. When you open the bottle the flavours just come at you nd it intensifies when you pour it ibt your glass. After resting for a while all flavours are really nice and very well balanced overall. Love the intensity and fruity profile and that the wood isn't the dominant part when thinking about the age."

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    9.2 / 10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

    "Mega delicious fruit basket on the nose: lychee, mango, papaya, banana. Plus caramel and vanilla. No woodiness at all. On the palate, a nice sweet caramel note that transitions into toasty nuttiness. In between, again and again, a few of the fruity notes that were already there on the nose. The finish is really long. Chapeau V"

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    9.0 / 10
    Review by: mto75

    "What a nose...a real fruit bomb...overripe plum, sour cherry and something tropical...on the palate this only continues until light woodiness and spiciness is added.... The finish is then again dominated by fruit (prune and dried apricot)!An excellent Clarendon! Chapeau!"

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    9.0 / 10
    Review by: Thunderbird
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX12133
    ABV
    56,9%
    Vintage
    1995
    Cask number
    #433943
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    26 years
    No. of bottles
    270
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Valinch & Mallet • Clarendon 1995   26yr   56,9% Spirit of Art #3

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    16%
    Ø Market value
    252€

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    About the Clarendon distillery

    The Clarendon distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Clarendon have been reviewed 4,685 times with an average of 8.2/10.


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