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Clarendon Spirit of Art #3 (RX12133)

Introducing the "Spirit of Art #3," a remarkable rum produced at the Clarendon distillery in Jamaica and bottled by independent bottler Valinch & Mallet. Distilled in 1995 from molasses and aged for 26 years, this limited release has an ABV of 56.9% and only 270 bottles available. The aroma captivates with mango, caramel, woody, vanilla, and sour cherry notes. The taste is an exquisite blend of woody, leather, spice, caramel, and fruity flavors. Rum enthusiasts are greatly impressed with its intense and well-balanced fruity profile, with some even commending its delightful raspberries and lychee notes. Undeniably, "Spirit of Art #3" has won the hearts of many rum lovers, showcasing a captivating combination of exceptional character and palate.

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What does this rum taste like?

The flavor profile of Spirit of Art #3 is based on 24 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.

Nosing impressions

Mango Caramel Woody Vanilla Sour cherry Banana Red fruits Litschi Papaya Overripe

Taste impressions

Woody Leather Spice Caramel Fruity Roasted nuts Herbal Plum Ginger Intense

Finish

Mocha Leather Dried apricot Woody Black tea Prunes Dry Sandalwood Lime Intense

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8.9 /1024 ratings

COMMUNITY RATING

Already 24 registered users have rated and tested this rum, leaving an average rating of 8.9 out of 10. A total of 3 users have marked this rum as their favorite (9+ points).

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9.0/10

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


Aroma

Sour cherry Mango Lime Vanilla Oak

Taste

Sour cherry Oak Roasted Mango Lime
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9.2/10

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.


Aroma

Woody Caramel Vanilla Mango Cherry

Taste

Woody Ginger Leather Intense Caramel
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9.0/10

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


Aroma

Litschi Mango Papaya Banana Caramel

Taste

Spice Caramel Fruity Roasted nuts
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9.0/10

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!


Aroma

Mango Plum Sour cherry Overripe

Taste

Woody Papaya Plum Overripe Allspice
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9.0/10

Raspberries note with some perfumed lychee is a highlight for me. It continues to the palate with mocha, roasted nuts and spices. Very enjoyable.


Aroma

Caramel Litschi Sour cherry Raspberry Glue

Taste

Woody Leather Raspberry Litschi Spice
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8.8/10

Nose: V&M > RA > RC = FSB-BS The lower ABV bottling presents the more fruity and peasant nose straight up. Others significantly more heavy, dark and sharp. Palate: [Velier] > RA > RC > FSB-BS > V&M On the palate I have to give it to the higher proof combatants as they are all properly evil in what they do. However, imho V&M bottled their cask at the exact right ABV to enjoy the EMB right from the bottle.


Aroma

Tropical fruit Mango Papaya Woody Vanilla

Taste

Woody Spice Leather Fruity Herbal
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7.9/10

Comparing two 1995 Clarendon vintage. Will I encounter my nemesis? RA 26y, 67,2% V&M 26y, 56,9% C: Port wine. N: 5min. This feels tight. And yes, my nemesis (pencil shavings) is present here. There is a pleasant sweetness, but in less volume than the Rum Artesanal. 30min Very similar to the RA. The sweet peaches and pencil shavings seems to be part of the vintage, but I find this V&M rougher, more rustic in comparison. M: Mangos, peaches and of course crushed aspirins and pencil shavings: my kryptonite. These two 1995 Clarendon vintages are very similar. I´d say that the RA has more balance and is rounder while the V&M is wilder. F: Long and medicinal sour. B: No. This type of aging is not my cup of tea. Winner? The RA.

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What are the specs of this rum?

Country
Distillery
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
Above 250€
Category
Rum

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About the Clarendon distillery

The distillery Clarendon is located in Jamaica. Rums from Clarendon have been reviewed 2,310 times with an average of 8.3/10.


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