Clarendon Spirit of Art #3 (RX12133)
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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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RX12133
56,9%
1995
#433943
Molasses
26 years
270
70cl
Above 250€
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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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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).
Write a reviewJakob
9 April 2023
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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Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
4 April 2023
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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mto75
8 April 2022
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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Thunderbird
10 April 2022
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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Piotr Ignasiak
17 December 2022
Raspberries note with some perfumed lychee is a highlight for me. It continues to the palate with mocha, roasted nuts and spices. Very enjoyable.
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Dom M
7 August 2022
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.
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Jackie Flannery
13 November 2022
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.