The Spirit of Art

Bold tropical notes with a strong punch.

Rich tropical aroma
Limited collectible release
Intriguing aged complexity
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A vibrant rum boasting tropical and caramel notes, yet some RumX members note an overpowering alcohol presence that masks its delicate layers. An intriguing, albeit polarizing, sip for adventurous palates.

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Details about this rum

Country
Brand
The Spirit of Art
RumX ID
RX16243
ABV
57,2%
Category
Column Still Rum
Vintage
2014
Cask number
#18
Made from
Sugar cane juice
Distillation
Column Still
Age
8 years
No. of bottles
328
Bottle volume
70cl
Valinch & Mallet 2014   8yr   57,2% The Spirit of Art

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    How does this rum taste?

    The Spirit of Art, a limited edition rum from Mauritius, offers a complex sensory journey. Its aroma carries ripe banana, mango, and oak with medicinal hints and marmalade nuances. On the palate, vanilla and caramel blend with sugarcane brightness, though some feel the alcoholic punch overshadows the subtle flavors. Our RumX community shares mixed experiences—some enjoy its tropical charm and aged character, while others find it too youthful and unbalanced. This independently bottled release by Valinch & Mallet invites adventurous rum lovers to explore a unique, collectible expression with a creative twist.

    Aroma

    Banana Mango Medicinal Alcoholic

    Taste

    Vanilla Caramel Alcoholic Woody

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    7.3/10 23 reviews

    #4117 I'd say this one is a bit disappointing because the other releases were pretty good on average. Naturally sweet with fruit and light roasted wood and lightly dry on the palate. Draws nice curtains and the empty glass is nice with stronger chocolate and a very light smoky note.

    Schade, hatte mehr erwartet von diesem Rum. Ist jedenfalls sehr alkoholisch in Nase und Gaumen. Außerdem sehr medizinisch in der Nase, außerdem Banane und Mango. Am Gaumen ist dann noch junges Holz und Schokolade erkennbar.

    Puh, das ist nun so gar nicht meins. Meines Erachtens viel zu jung abgefüllt, recht ruppiger Alkohol, dahinter mit viel Süsse, die kaum Platz für ein echtes Profil lässt. Hat leider zu viel Anflug von Neutralalkohol für mich. Schade, aber es gibt glücklicherweise deutlich bessere Abfüllungen aus Mauritius.

    Sowas muss nicht extra abgefüllt werden. Besserer Neutralalkohol. Sehr entäuschend.

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