Valinch & Mallet Beenleigh The Spirit of Art
Complex, woody, fruity, limited edition Australian rum.
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The Spirit of Art is an Australian rum, bottled by Valinch & Mallet, distilled at Beenleigh in 2007 from molasses using pot stills. Aged 16 years and bottled at cask strength with a 57.6% ABV, it is a limited release of only 176 bottles. Predominantly woody with hints of esters, fruitiness, and polish, this rum offers an interesting balance of aromas and flavors. It’s described as surprisingly fruity for an Australian rum, with a complex palate ranging from spicy and roasted notes to herbal and woody elements. Some reviewers find its alcoholic presence a bit overpowering, while others appreciate its unique profile and well-integrated alcohol.
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About the Beenleigh distillery
The Beenleigh distillery is located in Australia. Rums from Beenleigh have been reviewed 2,057 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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Der trifft leider nicht so ganz meinen Geschmack. Ganz leichte Nase aus Ester und Holz. Am Gaumen dann meiner Meinung nach überwiegend Kräuter. Ansonsten noch leichte Noten von Alkohol und Gewürzen. Ist ok, hatte aber besseres erwartet.
Alkoholeinbindung empfinde ich nicht ideal, hat dazu eine Parfümnote.
Un rhum au profil très contrasté. Le nez se veut plutôt timide, avec des arômes gourmands et concentrés sur les épices et le chocolat. Le boisé est bien fondu dans le profil. S’en suivent quelques notes fruitées, un soupçon de polish et de notes pâtissières. On pourrait s’attendre à un profil linéaire, mais la bouche est bien plus surprenante : des notes florales, des herbes aromatiques, du thé et du thym viennent par surprise et bousculent le palais. Vanille, caramel, fruits secs et ananas se succèdent dans ce profil singulier. L’alcool est bien intégré. En revanche, la finale retombent dans la timidité du nez, avec une longueur très courte et des arômes peu expressifs et très conventionnels (pâtisserie, fruits secs, boisé vanillé, épices douces, cuir et noix). Un rhum très ambivalent, presque bipolaire, un peu simpliste et dans la retenue. Il manque un petit quelque chose pour se démarquer du reste.
#4056 A pretty good release from Valinch & Mallet i think. The price is pretty OK and I have ordered a bottle because I like it. Well balanced and the wood isn't dominant and does well with the fruit and light polish/varnish notes. The empty glass is really nice and I can pick up some nougat and salty notes.