Velier The Antigua Distillery Heavy Traditional Rum 2012

Powerful, woody-sweet Antiguan with long finish

Long, warm finish
Rich vanilla-caramel
Great value
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Bold, woody and spicy with vanilla, caramel and coconut; long finish. Reviewers praise value and complexity, though the 66% can bite until water or air tames it.

170.10 €

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    How does this rum taste?

    RumX members love the power and complexity of this 66% Antiguan cask strength with a long, warming finish. Expect vanilla, caramel and coconut over assertive oak, spice and hints of chocolate. Frequently praised for balance and value, it’s enjoyed neat, while a few drops of water can soften the heat. Some note the alcohol feels forceful at first. A popular community favorite with 135 reviews.

    Aroma

    Vanilla Woody Caramel Coconut

    Taste

    Vanilla Woody Caramel Spicy

    How is this rum rated?

    8.4/10 136 reviews
    Top 5% Antigua
    Top 6% The Antigua Distillery

    Probiert an zwei verschiedenen Tagen. Was für ein Kracher, was für ein Fantastischer Rum. Meine Frau wollte das Glas mit dem Sample gar nicht mehr hergeben. Farbe: Goldener Bernstein Geruch: Wow, riecht der aber lecker. Intensiv, rund und süß nach reifen tropischen Früchten, Melasse mit einer Riesenportion Fudge (Vanille Karamell Toffee). Der Alkohol ist gut eingebunden. Geschmack: Nochmal wow! Unglaublich lecker. Im Mund zunächst süß, dann übernimmt der hohe Alkoholgehalt. Beim Schlucken dann sehr kräftig, vollmundig, süß, alkoholisch und würzig aromatisch mit Aromen von Melasse, Fudge (Vanille, Karamell, Toffee), Sandelholz, Zimt, reifen tropischen Früchten (Papaya) und getrockneten Datteln. Abgang: Lang, wärmt von tief innen. Bleibt dabei süß und immer angenehm. Die Aromen aus dem Geschmack halten lange an.

    #bottlekill 🥲 extremely round rum for such a young age and the high alcohol strength. Grenade. still for me one of the best PLV cask strength rums on the market. ❤️🙏🇦🇬 compared to the new english harbour straight From the cask this one is ne track ahead as it has much more flavors to offer and I like it even better overall, more fruit, more power and more complexity.💥 My absolute #1 Antigua rum! Too bad I did not get here at the time for the ridiculous uvp of ~60€ directly ne box. Simply delicious!

    This is unmistakably an English Harbour. The taste is quite much like the 5yo, but with much longer and stronger finish. My feeling is that it tastes very much like an genuine and typical rum a little from the past.

    Yummy 😋 - a Couple of years later since last tasting and this is really good.

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX131
    ABV
    66%
    Category
    Column Still Rum
    Vintage
    2012
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Column Still
    Age
    6 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Velier • The Antigua Distillery 2012 &nbsp; 6yr &nbsp; 66% Heavy Traditional Rum

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    About the The Antigua Distillery distillery

    The The Antigua Distillery distillery is located in Antigua. Rums from The Antigua Distillery have been reviewed 1,090 times with an average of 8.0/10.

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    Avg Rating: 8.0/10
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