Clarendon Rum Sponge No. 13

A bold, herbal, anise-focused Clarendon rum.

Distinctive anise aroma
Complex herbal notes
Unique Jamaican profile
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The Rum Sponge No. 13 delivers a distinctive profile with anise, tropical fruit undertones, and herbal notes. Its complexity is appreciated by enthusiasts seeking unique Jamaican offerings.

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    How does this rum taste?

    The Rum Sponge No. 13 is a limited release Jamaican rum from the Clarendon distillery, aged for 15 years and bottled by Decadent Drinks LTD at 57.1% ABV. Crafted from molasses using a pot still, this rum presents a captivating aroma featuring anise, lemon, and toasted notes. Offering a complex palate with dominant anise, peppery spice, and hints of tropical fruit, it strikes a balance with herbal and minty undertones. While it has been noted for its distinctive herbal character, users have also highlighted its fresh and unique profile. Although some find its astringency and integration of alcohol slightly overpowering, overall, its originality and rounded flavor make it an engaging option for rum enthusiasts.

    Aroma

    Anise Fennel Fresh Lemon

    Taste

    Anise Tropical fruit Peppery Herbal

    How is this rum rated?

    8.1/10 26 reviews

    Great anise and fennel associations! Very special, but really exciting. Nice balance of fruitiness and spicy flavors on the palate.

    Overall an interesting rum lacking expected funkiness and esters. The nose is fresh, round and fruity with aromas of anise, lemon and mango. At the palate it’s fruity, peppery and minty with flavors of orange and lemon.

    A rum tasted online with Angus MacRaild. The color is quite pale. The nose is marked by aniseed and even fennel - strange! But also phenol. The palate is also marked by anise/fennel, but fruit is immediately present. The finish is long and still marked by the decidedly herbaceous sides of this rather strange rum. The empty glass gives fruit and anise/fennel equal billing.

    In the approach, the brute aromatics, which the rum on the original strength probably had, is still recognizable - but the targeted reduction to a good 57% results in an exciting alternative to the already existing Clarendon 2007 releases. The aromatics definitely open up new facets and is far from the alcoholic force of the releases with a good ten percent more by volume on the road.

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Brand
    Rum Sponge
    RumX ID
    RX16126
    ABV
    57,1%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    2007
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    15 years
    No. of bottles
    262
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Decadent Drinks LTD • Clarendon 2007 &nbsp; 15yr &nbsp; 57,1% Rum Sponge No. 13

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    About the Clarendon distillery

    The Clarendon distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Clarendon have been reviewed 4,911 times with an average of 8.2/10.

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