Fine Drams Clarendon Fine Old Jamaican Rum (Aficionados) EMB 1995 27yr 68,3%

Rich, complex, fruity with strong woody notes.

The Fine Old Jamaican Rum EMB offers a rich, complex profile with woody and fruity notes. Its high ABV delivers intensity, appreciated by enthusiasts seeking depth and balance.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Rich and complex flavors
    • Excellent depth and balance
    • Great price-to-value ratio

    The Fine Old Jamaican Rum (Aficionados) EMB, bottled by Fine Drams, is a limited edition rum from the Clarendon distillery. Distilled in 1995 and aged for over 27 years, it's noted for its complex profile, featuring woody and fruity flavors. Aromas of vanilla and overripe tropical fruits, like mango and lime, are prominent. Reviewers appreciate its balance despite a high ABV of 68.3%. The rum's depth is complemented by notes of mint and roasted undertones, though some find it intense. This Clarendon release is well-regarded for both its intricate taste and price-to-value ratio, making it a sought-after choice for aficionados.

    Most frequently mentioned flavors

    Aroma

    Tropical fruit Vanilla Overripe Woody

    Taste

    Woody Fruity Overripe Minty

    Finish

    Woody Menthol Vanilla Bitter

    How is this rum rated?

    9.0/10
    78 reviews

    Top 5%

    Jamaica

    Top 4%

    Clarendon

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    8.7/10

    "It is already apparent on the nose, but on the palate it is finally clear: this is a top representative from the 1995 Clarendon vintage. Fully ripe tropical fruit, mint, wood, even the age is recognizable - in a positive sense. Very complex, yet round, fresh, yet heavy - the EMB profile of the 1995 vintage is definitely one of the best of the EMB profile and also sets benchmarks for Jamaican releases in general. This rum is further proof of this - only the alcohol integration is not quite on a par with its sister releases. Nevertheless, an exquisite release."

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    9.1/10

    "The two Fine Drams Clarendons are THE 2023 releases for me. This 95 bottling does exceptionally well in EMB crosstasting. Prima PLV."

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    9.2/10

    "RumX Awards 2023. The color is dark and marks 28 years of age. The nose is very fruity, with overripe fruit including pineapple, lime, a hint of encoustic and young woodiness and a light Cementite glue. The palate is rather sweet given the 68.3%, with a basket of fruit that invades the palate, mirabelle plum, carambola, mango and plum. There's acidity and honey, and a lovely, discreet freshness to back it all up. The finish is beautiful, long and complex, with lime, herbs and woody bitterness. A very fine rum, and a favorite for its evolutivity and complexity, with so much fruit that I can hardly define it."

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    9.2/10

    "The 95 is a more woody profile than the 97, more greedy but less fruity. With aeration, it becomes more and more supple and pleasant. Noble wood, licorice and vanilla supported behind by some very ripe tropical fruits. Great depth. I love it. The mouth is of the same level, it is a very great rum. I find that a well done reduction towards 60/62% would have made it a bit more accessible. But it's a wonderful product, at a great price. I'm glad I picked up a bottle for myself!"

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX16024
    ABV
    68,3%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    1995
    Cask number
    #433946
    Mark
    EMB
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    27 years 10mo
    No. of bottles
    475
    Bottle volume
    35cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Fine Drams • Clarendon 1995 &nbsp; 27yr &nbsp; 68,3% Fine Old Jamaican Rum (Aficionados) EMB

    How is the price of this rum developing?

    Ø Market value
    109€

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    About the Clarendon distillery

    The Clarendon distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Clarendon have been reviewed 4,329 times with an average of 8.2/10.


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