Whisky & Rum Ten Cane L‘Esprit Ten Cane 2008
Highly praised by RumX members for its powerful red-fruit, woody and metallic profile, extra‑long finish and no-nonsense cask strength character that’s quirky, memorable and deeply satisfying when given time to breathe.
Seasoned enthusiasts who enjoy high-ABV, slightly offbeat rums with varnish, metal and red-fruit notes, and who like to take time aerating their glass to unlock depth and a huge finish.
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Weird, powerful Ten Cane that really works
If you enjoy complex, slightly weird cask strength bottlings like other L’Esprit or funky Trinidad picks, this Ten Cane will scratch that itch with its metallic workshop vibe and massive finish.
Beginners, anyone sensitive to strong alcohol or metallic/varnish aromas, and drinkers looking for an easy, sweet daily sipper or simple mixing rum.
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About the Ten Cane distillery
The Ten Cane distillery is located in Trinidad. Rums from Ten Cane have been reviewed 942 times with an average of 8.3/10.
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This is one of the gems hidden in the rum world. A weird one indeed, but really pleasant. On the nose, cherries and chocolate (Mon Chery anyone? Or it is an Italian only treat?), but also varnish and paint, plus a metallic note. Drink side, might be a car repair shop, dust and metal, some woodiness and astringency. Not an easy one, nor a rum you can drink everyday, but wow, a great one
Very pleasant: intense yet airy. On tangy red fruits with lovely woody aromas.
Nez : fuits confits/floral/épices/métallique Bouche liquoreuse : chocolat/épices/mûre/vernis Longue finale expressive : pruneaux/chocolat noir/réglisse J’aime vraiment bien ce jus. Encore une belle sélection de L’Esprit. Je vais essayer de m’intéresser un peu plus à cette distillerie …