Valinch & Mallet The Spirit of Art

The Spirit of Art" offers a complex aroma with coffee and vanilla, and a roasted, woody taste. Whisky-like, some find it intriguing, while others note sharpness.

7.2  / 10  (17 reviews)

Complex, whisky-like rum with roasted flavors.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Complex aroma profile
    • Whisky-like appeal
    • Unique Nicaraguan craft

    The Spirit of Art" from Nicaragua is an exclusive rum from Valinch & Mallet. Distilled in 1998 from molasses with a Column Still, it boasts a robust ABV of 57.1%, aged for 25 years. It's noted for a multifaceted aroma of coffee, vanilla, and floral hints, while the palate reveals roasted and woody flavors. Its whisky-like profile might appeal to whisky enthusiasts but has an unexpected alcohol bite. Despite limited production of only 188 bottles, its reception varies; it has complexity but hasn't wowed all. Nonetheless, it's a unique representative of Nicaraguan rum craftsmanship.

    Aroma

    Berries Coffee Vanilla Woody

    Taste

    Woody Roasted Vanilla Dried fruit

    How is this rum rated?

    7.2  / 10  (17 reviews)

    "#4123 This one was also a bit disappointing. Lightly fruity with a floral touch and some berries. The palate is oily and it draws really nice curtains in the glass. The empty glass has some caramel, leather and a hint of chocolate. I'd say that this set has failed and it's probably the last one I'm buying 🤔"

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    7.1 / 10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

    "Beautiful nose, with a more classic Nicaraguan profile on the palate and a somewhat disturbing earthy, musty note. Solid."

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    7.2 / 10
    Review by: Jakob

    "A really heavy relying on the spices nose, some apple brandy and dry wood. surpringly toned down sweetness on the palate and a lot of cask wood flavours. The cask overwhelms at the end, but not the train wreck one could get."

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    7.4 / 10
    Review by: Artur Schönhütte

    "The taste is not so different from a standard 12yo, just a bit stronger, which is positive, but when sipping an unpleasant alcohol bite is there resembling the cheaper version. Still better than usual releases, but not interesting nor better than other FDC from IB"

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    6.5 / 10
    Review by: Righrum
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Brand
    The Spirit of Art
    RumX ID
    RX16244
    ABV
    57,1%
    Category
    Column Still Rum
    Vintage
    1998
    Cask number
    #16
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Column Still
    Age
    25 years
    No. of bottles
    188
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Valinch & Mallet 1998 &nbsp; 25yr &nbsp; 57,1% The Spirit of Art

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    Ø Market value
    216€

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