Exception
Complex but pricey and slightly unbalanced.
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Exception by Famille Ricci is a 33-year-old rum distilled at Uitvlugt Distillery in 1989. Made from molasses with an ABV of 49.5%, this Guyanese rum has an aromatic blend of pear, wood, and coffee with menthol and a dry, leathery palate. While offering complexity and an intriguing nose, users noted it as lacking in balance when compared to similar rums from 1989. The rum’s high price was a point of contention, though some appreciated its nuanced herbal and woody profile. Overall, it presents a mature taste experience for discerning rum enthusiasts who appreciate aged variants.
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About the Uitvlugt distillery
The Uitvlugt distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Uitvlugt have been reviewed 2,169 times with an average of 8.5/10.
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Sehr guter, komplexer, typischer Vertreter des Port Mourant aus 1989. Ich mag das Geschmacksprofil sehr gerne! Leider zwei Mankos: der Preis und der niedrige Alkoholgehalt.
Another grand old lady but not as good. Price to quality is out of balance. A nice rum though just not what I expected, I did prepare myself for a great experience but got burned a bit.
Aromatically quite complex - but it needs some patience. Plenty of spice and wood, which are reflected in licorice, leather, pepper and smoky notes. In addition, a passable portion of herbs and minimal sweetness with well-tarred alcohol. Meets overall unfortunately not completely my preferred Geachmacksprofil, so it is not enough in my subjective assessment for an even higher score - despite undisputed high level.
Small 1989 Utivlugt cross tasting: Nobilis vs. CorCol vs. CoR vs. Ricci vs. TWJ. On the nose: CoR >>> Ricci > TWJ = Nob > CC With its higher ABV the CoR is playing in a wholly different league - stunning on the nose. CC needs very much time to open up. TWJ with the darkest nose; Most leather and wood forwards. Palate: CoR > Nobilis > CC > TWJ >> Ricci While I really enjoy the nose on this one, it cannot hold up an the palate. Feels watered down with less fruity notes and significantly less balance vs. other 89s.