HSE Sélection B.R.I - Très Vieux Agricole 2018

Pleasantly smooth, sweet vanilla and caramel notes.

Smooth and approachable
Rich vanilla aroma
Well-balanced sweetness
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The HSE Sélection B.R.I offers elegant vanilla and caramel notes, balanced by woody undertones. Its smooth and approachable profile makes it appealing to many.

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    How does this rum taste?

    The HSE Sélection B.R.I - Très Vieux Agricole is a limited-release rum from Martinique, distilled from sugar cane juice at Distillerie du Simon. Aged for 4 years and 8 months, this rum offers an aromatic blend of vanilla, almond, and woody notes, while its palate is dominated by caramel and hints of coconut and cocoa. It is often praised for its smoothness and sweet, patisserie-like profile, making it approachable and versatile for various palates. With only 700 bottles available, it is a sought-after choice among rum enthusiasts, showcasing the subtle influence of American oak casks.

    Aroma

    Vanilla Almond Woody Marzipan

    Taste

    Caramel Woody Vanilla Coconut

    How is this rum rated?

    8.1/10 11 reviews

    Un beau représentant de Martinique, peu agé et pourtant déjà bien marqué par son fût.

    Compared to the J.M XO: the nose of the JM is better (bolder, more candy like). Tastewise the HSE maybe wins by a small difference for me: it’s more elegant with less harshness to it, more easy going. Overall they’re really close but I finished the HSE sooner so that would be the winner for me today 😅 but now I can sniff the JM some more 😋

    Very soft nose. Frank woodiness without being too pronounced. Vanilla and almond. On the palate, extremely soft and round at first, almost caramelized. Then woody and vanilla. A touch of coconut. The finish is similar. Caramel and wood. Quite pleasant and easy to drink. Surprising profile for an agricole.

    Ein leckerer Rum, ist leicht süßlich, aber alles im Rahmen. In der Nase hat man hier Vanille, Mandel und Marzipan. Im Gaumen geht es für mich dann in Richtung Vanille und Karamell. Kann man nichts mit falsch machen.

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Brand
    HSE
    RumX ID
    RX14398
    ABV
    45%
    Category
    Rhum Agricole AOC
    Vintage
    2018
    Cask number
    #US 17-211
    Made from
    Sugar cane juice
    Distillation
    Creole Column
    Age
    4 years 8mo
    No. of bottles
    700
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <50€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Distillerie du Simon 2018 &nbsp; 4yr &nbsp; 45% HSE Sélection B.R.I - Très Vieux Agricole

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    About the Distillerie du Simon distillery

    The Distillerie du Simon distillery is located in Martinique. Rums from Distillerie du Simon have been reviewed 4,517 times with an average of 8.0/10.

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    Avg Rating: 8.0/10
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