Velier Beenleigh Fine Australian Rum 2013 10yr 59%

"Rum and chocolate tasting by Rum Club Switzerland. A nose of tropical fruit (banana), citrus, varnished wood and sweetness (pastries). A floral note completes the nose. The palate has a fairly lively attack, with fruit and floral notes emerging later. The finish is long, with fruit and wood on the finish. Empty glass, fruit and wood varnish in harmony. A fine, lively, well-balanced rum. It lacks a little depth, but it's very well made and a pleasure to drink."

"A powerful and spicy rum where ginger, pomegranate and fig dominate. The aftertaste is long with flavors of cherry, apricot and almond as well as licorice 😋"

"I like it better on the second tasting. Nice citrus and orange notes on the nose, coupled with vanilla and spice. Alcohol well integrated. The same aromas on the palate. Nice attack, then unfortunately flattens out quickly."

"Alcohol very well integrated. Beautiful fruity citrus component."

"78 points. Lots of citrus fruits, a little vanilla, spices and some chocolate. Not my favourite flavour profile but decent with my cigar."

"Good beenleigh. Overall, however, a little too metallic for me. Somewhat one-dimensional and not quite as complex as I am otherwise accustomed to from beenleigh. The remaining velier beenleighs please me much better. Would not be a rum of which I would voluntarily pour me a 2nd sip...."

"Another example of a bottle that needs air to really grow to its fullest potential. Upon opening I did not think much of it, and if scored then it would have barely broken the 7 threshold. Now at 2/3s with about two months of air in it; a very different experience. Fruity, flowery and -above all- dry nose. With top notes of bitter orange, roasted nuts and wet clay it opens dry and mineral. A display of apples and peaches follows up into a malty, caramelised backbone. Geranium flowers i.a. introduce a lovely complexity. In the mouth a more concentrated version of the nose. Fruits and flowers are dialed down a bit in favor of wood, malt and caramel. Less dry than the nose suggested, but way more spicy with peppers and a hint of coriander. The finish is short and sweet, lacking intricacy and thus a little incomplete for my taste."

"A pretty Australian rum with many hidden and unsuspected sides. The nose is lined with violets, perfuming the nostrils with their freshness. Citrus (orange) and dried fruit (grape) add a tonic touch, while toasty wood, sweet spices (vanilla), molasses, honey and caramel focus on gluttony and opulence. A very pleasant, fragrant rum. The palate is lively and full-bodied. Flowers are the first to appear on the palate, followed by spices (pepper, vanilla), wood and caramel notes. Fruit follows in a mixture of tropical fruit marmalade, citrus and dried fruit. A hint of dark chocolate adds roundness and finesse. The alcohol is well integrated. The finish is very long, with a great aromatic palette and complexity. First comes orange zest, then spices, wood, roasted notes, dark chocolate and camphor take over. Finally, the violet returns with its lovely veil that perfumes the finish. A lovely Beenleigh, delicate, full-bodied and very good value for money."

"Good drink. Not the best Beenleigh bottled by Velier but still an interesting product. Suitable for both finer palates and those who are getting into more important rums. I really enjoyed the rich nose with hints of orange."

"A solid Beenleigh, with all the markers of post-pombe era. Still its profile gets me bored easily. It's not usual for me to have a second sip of this one."

""Powerful, fairly direct, but nice with camphor, fruit and spices! To sum up, my tasting notes: On the nose: Citrus, Camphor, Fruity, Vanilla On the palate: Fruity, Spicy, Woody, Tannins, Marmalade, Honeyed, Vanilla, Dark chocolate Finish: Dark chocolate, Spicy, Peppery"."

"Ich finde es immer wieder geil zurück zur „anderen“ Fruchtigkeit von Beenleigh zu kommen. Der grüne Apfel erinnert direkt an diese sauren Apfelringe aus der Kindheit. Im Geschmack dann doch trockener als erwartet mit ziemlicher Schärfe."

"Cross-Tasting der drei Abfüllungen von Velier (06, 13, 15) Kommt am Anfang in der Nase noch etwas verhalten daher, im Gaumen jedoch anschliessend intensiver, mit sehr viel Zitrusaroma und floralen Noten. Wirkt generell sehr frisch, im Abgang stört jedoch eine leichte Bitternote. Spannende Noten von Orange, Grapefruit oder Honig. Für mich an diesem Abend die Abfüllung in der Mitte der Klasse."