Bellevue 1998
Sophisticated rum with complex flavors and woody notes.
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The Bellevue 1998 from Guadeloupe's Damoiseau distillery offers a complex and intriguing profile, appealing to connoisseurs with its molasses base and remarkable aging of 24 years. Bottled at cask strength with an ABV of 51.5%, this limited release by Roots delivers an enticing aroma mixture of woody, spicy notes with faint dark, varnish, and banana hints. On the palate, rich woody, chocolate, and coffee flavors harmonize with complex leather undertones, finishing subtly spicy. Recognized for its smooth integration of alcohol and layered flavors, the rum is likened to other esteemed 1998 releases but noted for unique depth. With a limited run of only 115 bottles, the Bellevue 1998 remains a coveted selection among enthusiasts seeking a refined, robust rum experience.
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About the Damoiseau distillery
The Damoiseau distillery is located in Guadeloupe. Rums from Damoiseau have been reviewed 1,179 times with an average of 8.1/10.
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A little nail polish at first, then develops into banana stewed with grapes. Slight woodiness, very mellow but with tannin and a slight astringency that lingers. Luscious, warm and very pleasant.
A discovery! A nose of varnished wood, banana, carambola, cinnamon stick and spices. A frank attack on the palate, but the alcohol never takes over. The aromas develop harmoniously: applesauce/banana, yellow fruit, pink grapefruit with a hint of herbs. A very complex wine. The finish is long, with all the aromas present. A delicious, expressive and complex rum with perfectly integrated alcohol. It's noted as being made from cane juice, but I think it must be made from molasses too. Tasted again and still as good, balance being the key here.
Nicely balanced, has a bit of everything. Great fun! For me, it's a little ahead of The Rum Cask Bellevue 1998, which is slightly more complex, but not by much, so it only gets 1 point more.
Wow, really good! Very similar in direct comparison to the TRC Bellevue. But this one is a bit more complex with more depth.