Excellence Rhum Bielle 278 Collection (10th Anniversary)

The "278 Collection" is a complex Bielle rum with fruity, herbal, and spicy notes, highlighted by a Sherry cask finish that adds depth and smoothness.

8.3  / 10  (31 reviews)

Complex, fruity, smooth Bielle rum, Sherry influence evident.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Complex and fruity profile
    • Smooth finish
    • Well-integrated alcohol

    The "278 Collection (10th Anniversary)" rum, crafted at the Bielle distillery in Marie Galante, was meticulously selected and bottled by Excellence Rhum. Distilled from sugar cane juice in 2012 and matured for ten years in a cask, this limited release offers 280 bottles at cask strength with 54.8% ABV. Users describe a rich olfactory experience with notes of Demerara sugar, prunes, and honey enhanced by hints of tobacco. On the palate, it delivers vibrant flavors of honey, plum, and currants, blending with herbal undertones. The Sherry cask finish lends additional complexity and depth, reflected in its round, fruity profile and balanced integration of flavors.

    Aroma

    Candied fruits Prunes Honey Herbal

    Taste

    Honey Plum Currants Chamomile

    How is this rum rated?

    8.3  / 10  (31 reviews)

    "Tasted this single cask Bielle Agricole at the Sweden (Stockholm) Rumfest 2024 during an masterclass held by Excellence Rhum. It’s distilled in 2012 and aged in Marie-Galante for 10 years in an ex-Sherry cask before bottled by Excellence Rhum at its natural proof at 54,8% in just 280 bottles. The nose is elegant, spicy, oily and fruity with aroma notes of cigar and cherry. At the palate it’s smooth, delicious and elegant with flavors of fruits, plum and some menthol. The finish is long and delicious with notes of fruits and spices."

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    8.3 / 10
    Review by: Stefan Persson

    "80 points."

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    8.0 / 10
    Review by: Mike H.

    "Un Bielle au profil versatile et opulent, qui opĂšre avec brio sa finition intĂ©grale en fĂ»t de sherry. Le nez retranscrit les codes de la maison : un fruitĂ© riche, sur les fruits secs (pruneau), les fruits jaunes (pĂȘche), les fruits exotiques et les agrumes confits, accompagnĂ©s par des notes pĂątissiĂšres sur le nougat pour une rondeur optimale. Les Ă©pices douces, le tabac et le boisĂ© toastĂ© sont Ă©galement prĂ©sent pour soutenir la complexitĂ© olfactive. L’attaque en bouche se dĂ©marque par un magnifique fruitĂ© qui part sur la groseille, la cerise, le pruneau mais aussi la mirabelle et les fruits confits. Le cĂŽtĂ© doux et mielleux se frotte aux notes plus vĂ©gĂ©tales et agricoles qui partent vers la camomille et le thym. Le fĂ»t de sherry fait son effet avec les Ă©pices et le boisĂ©. L’alcool est trĂšs bien intĂ©grĂ©. La finale est de bonne longueur, laissant planer en bouche les tanins, le cĂŽtĂ© agricole et le fĂ»t de sherry. On retrouve les Ă©pices (piment, vanille, muscade), les noix et les fruits secs (raisin) avec le caramel et les notes toastĂ©es. Une cuvĂ©e gourmande et expressive, mais Ă  un prix Ă©levĂ© (mĂȘme si cela reste relativement bas pour les standards de la rĂ©gion et pour cet Ăąge)."

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    8.4 / 10
    Review by: TheRhumhoe

    "Notes prises lors du Rhum Fest 2024,‹Notes rapides et palais un peu lourd, dĂ©solĂ© :) ‹On a ici : une vraie rĂ©ussite, Un rhum : Ă©quilibrĂ©; puissant, qui a gardĂ© un peu de son cĂŽtĂ© agricole Finale : une belle longueur supĂ©rieure au 515 sur le fut de PX ?"

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    8.4 / 10
    Review by: TheJackDrop
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    Details about this rum

    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX16296
    ABV
    54,8%
    Category
    Rhum Agricole
    Vintage
    2012
    Made from
    Sugar cane juice
    Distillation
    Column Still
    Age
    10 years
    No. of bottles
    280
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Excellence Rhum ‱ Bielle 2012 &nbsp; 10yr &nbsp; 54,8% 278 Collection (10th Anniversary)

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    185€

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    About the Bielle distillery

    The Bielle distillery is located in Marie Galante. Rums from Bielle have been reviewed 3,579 times with an average of 8.4/10.

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