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Clarendon Fine Old Clarendon Rum (Aficionados) EMB (RX16023)

Discover the exquisite Fine Old Clarendon Rum (Aficionados) EMB, a limited release of only 336 bottles boasting a delightful balance between fruity flavors and tropical wood influences. Produced at the famous Clarendon distillery in Jamaica, this 23-year-old rum has been distilled from molasses using a pot still, giving it an exciting and elevated taste profile. Aficionados and rum enthusiasts will appreciate the captivating, complex aroma that features a hint of Jamaican funk, gum, and adhesive associations. On the palate, the Fine Old Clarendon Rum delivers an intensive, well-rounded taste experience with a touch of funkiness, perfectly complemented by tannins that round off the flavor seamlessly. Savor the well-integrated, high ABV of 68.5% that offers a warming sensation, and the perfect harmony of ripe fruits, almond, and a faint rubber note. As you explore the taste further, the gentle addition of water reveals an even more impressive balance of flavors, fully unleashing the essence of old tropical Clarendon rums. The lingering finish is a touch bitter but maintains the delectable fruitiness that fans of Jamaican rums crave. Don't miss out on the chance to try the Fine Old Clarendon Rum (Aficionados) EMB, an excellent representation of 1990s Clarendon rums and a must-have for your rum collection. Experience the taste of Jamaica and celebrate the exceptional craftsmanship of this remarkable bottling.

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What does this rum taste like?

The flavor profile of Fine Old Clarendon Rum (Aficionados) EMB is based on 28 user reviews. We have compiled and summarized the community's tasting notes for you, to give you an impression of the aroma and taste of the rum.

Nosing impressions

Tropical fruit Strong Woody Complex Vanilla Fermented Rubber Glue Almond Overripe

Taste impressions

Barrel Tropical fruit Strong Spicy FullBodied Rubber Funky Glue Leather Mocha

Finish

Spicy Barrel Bitter Tropical fruit Oak Chocolate Sweet Unknown Demerara sugar Brown sugar

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9.1 /1028 ratings

COMMUNITY RATING

Already 28 registered users have rated and tested this rum, leaving an average rating of 9.1 out of 10. A total of 19 users have marked this rum as their favorite (9+ points).

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9.1/10

Great balance of fruitiness and (tropical) wood influence with some rubber and glue associations. Excellent aroma!Intense, complex and pleasantly bitter on the palate. Wow, this one is really fun!Excellent Jamaican at a very fair issue price!


Aroma

Tropical fruit Strong Vanilla Complex Woody

Taste

Spicy Citrus Strong Glue Rubber
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9.2/10

Excellent. The old tropical clarendon which is of a very high level. The nose is top, nice balance between very ripe fruits, almond and a hint of rubber that tends to fade with aeration. On the palate, the 68° stings a bit and tends to make less room for the other aromas. I liked it better with a little bit of water. The profile is pretty much in line with the nose I think. We are here at a very high level, for a hundred euros for 35cl, the kind of bottling to take if you like these old tropical clarendons. Let's salute here the bottler because the format is a great idea and makes the product affordable and more available. Good for them.


Aroma

Fermented Tropical fruit Strong Woody Almond

Taste

Tropical fruit Almond Barrel Rubber
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9.3/10

Tasting compared with Colours of Rum Clarendon N°2.This is more fruity in comparison and has more Jamaica funk, again I have the association with Long Pond. Palate: less bitter and more fruity, the high alcohol content is very well integrated. Overall very balanced, a little funkyness and glue is also present and is well rounded by the tannins.In the aftertaste it becomes a little bitter but the fruitiness is not lost. This rum is in direct comparison less bitter, fruitier and does not have as much alcoholic sharpness. The origin from Jamaica is more noticeable. I like excellent and a tad better than the Colours of Rum Clarendon N°2.For me, the best Clarendon from the 90s so far.


Aroma

Funky Bourbon Vanilla Fermented Tropical fruit

Taste

FullBodied Strong Barrel Spicy Mocha
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9.2/10

Wow. What a bottling. Hot contender for bottling of the year. Tested against the RumSponge Clarendon 1997 and the Fine Drams is a bit wilder. Actually, both are equally good for me, but the price of the Fine Drams gives it an extra point. Absolute board. It's amazing that you can still buy it. Right off into May Tai with it.92/100

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9.2/10

Really cool. Complex and intense. Only in the nose stings the alcohol first slightly. On the palate, however, a blast.


Aroma

Fermented Tropical fruit Strong Rubber Almond

Taste

Strong Barrel Spicy Glue Tropical fruit
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9.1/10

Super complex! Unlike the EMB95 not so much menthol, more wood. Great!

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9.3/10

That's it, my dear begnoni has a twin in fact, they are the same juices so no need to make tons, only in the attack the begnoni is more astringent, which gives an impression of freshness and adds a step by contribution to the fine dram but they are the same, the.velier is a little more acidic in the nose, but the important thing in these old Jamaican is the harmony woody / fruit that gives it an endless finish, it's well done, it's good, gods of Jamaica !!!!

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What are the specs of this rum?

Country
Distillery
Bottler
ID
RX16023
ABV
68,5%
Vintage
1997
Cask number
#432893
Mark
EMB
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Pot Still
Age
23 years
No. of bottles
336
Bottle volume
35cl
Price range
Under 250€
Category
Rum

Is this rum rather collected or consumed?

The RumX community has already added 66 bottles to their collections:

59

closed

6

opened

1

emptied

10.6%

Open rate

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About the Clarendon distillery

The distillery Clarendon is located in Jamaica. Rums from Clarendon have been reviewed 2,310 times with an average of 8.3/10.


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