Excellence Rhum Bielle 278 Collection (10th Anniversary) 2012 10yr 54,8%

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

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.



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.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Candied fruits Prunes Honey Herbal

Taste

Honey Plum Currants Chamomile

Finish

Woody Dry Tannins Agricole

How is this rum rated?

8.3/10
29 reviews
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8.3/10

"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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8.0/10

"80 points."

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8.4/10

"Un Bielle au profil versatile et opulent, qui opère avec brio sa finition intégrale en fût de sherry. Le nez retranscrit les codes de la maison : un fruité riche, sur les fruits secs (pruneau), les fruits jaunes (pêche), les fruits exotiques et les agrumes confits, accompagnés par des notes pâtissières sur le nougat pour une rondeur optimale. Les épices douces, le tabac et le boisé toasté sont également présent pour soutenir la complexité olfactive. L’attaque en bouche se démarque par un magnifique fruité qui part sur la groseille, la cerise, le pruneau mais aussi la mirabelle et les fruits confits. Le côté doux et mielleux se frotte aux notes plus végétales et agricoles qui partent vers la camomille et le thym. Le fût de sherry fait son effet avec les épices et le boisé. L’alcool est très bien intégré. La finale est de bonne longueur, laissant planer en bouche les tanins, le côté agricole et le fût de sherry. On retrouve les épices (piment, vanille, muscade), les noix et les fruits secs (raisin) avec le caramel et les notes toastées. Une cuvée gourmande et expressive, mais à un prix élevé (même si cela reste relativement bas pour les standards de la région et pour cet âge)."

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8.4/10

"Notes prises lors du Rhum Fest 2024,
Notes rapides et palais un peu lourd, désolé :) 
On a ici : une vraie réussite, Un rhum : équilibré; puissant, qui a gardé un peu de son côté agricole Finale : une belle longueur supérieure au 515 sur le fut de PX ?"

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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)

How is the price of this rum developing?

Ø Market value
185€

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2
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22%

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About the Bielle distillery

The Bielle distillery is located in Marie Galante. Rums from Bielle have been reviewed 3,269 times with an average of 8.4/10.


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