CoR Bellevue Guadeloupe No. 2

Herbal, woody, spicy—easygoing sipper

The community praises its herbal, woody aroma and spicy, warm palate, noting sweetness and dried fruit. Recommended for fans of mature, elegantly balanced Guadeloupe rums.

8.2/10 52 reviews

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    How does this rum taste?

    Expressive herbal nose
    Smooth for cask strength
    Nicely balanced sweetness

    Reviewers love the expressive herbal and woody nose of this Bellevue, with many singling out its warm spice and subtle dried fruit notes. Most agree it's smooth for its cask strength, with elegant layers of sweetness, leather, and burnished wood. Enjoyed as an evening sipper by both seasoned rum fans and those exploring Guadeloupe's 1998 vintage—popular for its balance and easy character despite some wishing for more depth. Worth buying for its rare profile and strong community ratings.

    Aroma

    Woody Herbal Spicy Dried fruit

    Taste

    Woody Spicy Burnt sugar Leather

    How is this rum rated?

    8.2/10 52 reviews
    Top 34% Guadeloupe

     Second tasting: I like the beautiful fruitiness and spiciness better than last time. However, the alcohol is too prominent for "very good". (+2) Tasted together with Colous of Rum Guadeloupe No. 3. The nose of both is almost identical. This one is a touch less powerful. On the palate, this one is a shade stronger. But it lacks corners and edges. It doesn't really convince me, I've had more interesting 1998 Guadeloupe in my glass. Both bottlings seem very similar to me.

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    7.9 /10
    Review by: RumTaTa

     Guadeloupe from 1998, actually almost worth a blind purchase. Somehow this bottling is neither fish nor meat. Slightly woody with a subtle sweetness and dark and light fruits. The finish is short and the rum seems incomplete. Second tasting: - 4 points Thanks for the sample.

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    8.1 /10
    Review by: Dr.Django

     No2’s nose is a bit more open and vibrant vs. No3. On the palate I prefer No2 with a bit more fruits while No3 presents itself more dark and woody.

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    8.2 /10
    Review by: DomM

     Got this sample for free from RumX. It’s a column distilled rum distilled in 1998 at the Bellevue estate in Bass-Terre that produces Rhum Damoiseau and therefore not to be confused with the Bellevue distillery in Marie Galante. It’s aged for 23 years, of which 6 years is made in the tropics and the rest continentally whereafter it’s bottled in 252 bottles at 54,3%. It’s not clear if the distillate is a blend of rum made from cane juice and molasses, but I believe so cause there’s lots of rum from this distillery that is. Anyway I’m pretty sure that its not an Agricole. Overall a rum that have great aromas, but which tastes don’t live up to the it.

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    7.7 /10
    Review by: Stefan Persson
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX14111
    ABV
    54,3%
    Category
    Column Still Rum
    Vintage
    1998
    Distillation
    Column Still
    Age
    23 years
    No. of bottles
    252
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    The Colours of Rum • Bellevue 1998 &nbsp; 23yr &nbsp; 54,3% Guadeloupe No. 2

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    The RumX community has already added 9 bottles to their collections:

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    Open rate
    22%
    Ø Market value
    161€

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    About the Bellevue distillery

    The Bellevue distillery is located in Guadeloupe. Rums from Bellevue have been reviewed 1,166 times with an average of 8.5/10.

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