CoR Bellevue Guadeloupe No. 3 1998 23yr 53,9%

Spicy, woody rum with floral, fruity notes.

The Guadeloupe No. 3 rum offers a spicy, woody palate with fruity, floral aromas, featuring a balance between its bold and subtle characteristics.



How does this rum taste?

  • Rich fruity and floral aromas
  • Spicy, balanced palate
  • Long, warm finish

The "Guadeloupe No. 3," a 23-year-aged rum from the Bellevue distillery, offers a complex profile. Distilled in 1998 and bottled by The Colours of Rum at 53.9% ABV, this limited release features 249 bottles. It presents a fruity and floral nose complemented by hints of oak, burnt sugar, and leather. On the palate, users report a spicy, woody, and oily experience, enriched with nutty and tar-like undertones. While the finish is described as warm and lingering, its dry sweetness is more pronounced. Some users appreciate its balance and smoky touch, while others find it less complex than expected.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Fruity Floral Oak Leather

Taste

Spicy Woody Oily Nutty

Finish

Woody Spicy Smoky Burnt sugar

How is this rum rated?

8.1/10
38 reviews
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8.3/10

"Very pleasant aromatics. Roasty, leather and some cotton candy. Fruit is rather restrained. On the palate creamy, spicy and a heavy sweetness. On the palate then rather dry and a very slight bitterness. I like it very much!"

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8.6/10

"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 249 bottles at 53,9%. 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 an round and elegant rum that have great aromas, and that’s in opposite to edition 2 lives up to the aromas in its taste."

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8.5/10

"16.05.2023 Normally I don't do tastings during the week because I have to go to work pretty early the next day. This blind tasting just stating "Colours of Rum" just tickled my brain to say "book and participate" and I didn't regret it. It wasn't only a great experience, but we had a blast of an evening with many new faces around the table. The price matches what you get with this release. Pretty fresh profile with nice fruit and floral notes. I really like the smoky touch to the nose and finish. The palate is medium dry and oily with good balance between ABV and wood. The finish is very long and warm/spicy. Very nice curtains in the glass."

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8.3/10

"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."

Expert reviews

Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
RumX ID
RX14112
ABV
53,9%
Category
Column Still Rum
Vintage
1998
Distillation
Column Still
Age
23 years
No. of bottles
249
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
<250€
Type of spirit
Rum
The Colours of Rum • Bellevue 1998 &nbsp; 23yr &nbsp; 53,9% Guadeloupe No. 3

How is the price of this rum developing?

Ø Market value
205€

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About the Bellevue distillery

The Bellevue distillery is located in Guadeloupe. Rums from Bellevue have been reviewed 1,022 times with an average of 8.5/10.


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