Barbancourt Haitian Proof Rhum Blanc

 Wow, this Barbancourt is very wild. Fermented fruit, herbal, sharp-edged and medicinal. It will probably present itself better in a cocktail than neat in a glass. Still very interesting, if it weren't for the spiciness.

 On the one hand, unusual and exciting because of this light milky cappuccino, cocoa note. On the other hand, too sharp, too metallic/impure and unfortunately generally very "thin" and unaromatic. Almost meaningless in the daiquiri. Too bad.

 Unfortunately, this one didn't really convince me. It really is something special. For me, the paprika flavors are very dominant here and since I don't really like paprika, not my cup of tea at all. I'll try the rest of the sample in a daiquiri, maybe I'll like it a little better then. But not my cup of tea on its own.

 #4303 21.10.2023 Whisky Live Paris

 My 1st blanc I like it a lot I can drink it neat or mix it a very good value rum

 This is an interesting cane juice rum. At 55% it's able to carry a good balance of fruit and vegetal flavor without the rotten vegetal odor that I get with lower proof rhums. It's almost like a blend of agricole and molasses rum flavors. It's quite nice. I drink this neat. EDIT: This has grown to be one of my favorites. It's good neat, it's good with lime. I will definitely rebuy.

 Fabulous expression. Changed my mind about Barbancourt. Great value. Kind of defies the categories of nosing/tasting notes on this site; absolutely bursting with incredible off-axis flavors. Approaching the level of the lmdw clarins for less than half the price.

 Candy up' vanille qui enveloppe. Le reste est frais

 Sweet and pleasant, the aromas are present but not very persistent.

 This is a hefty expression for the price of what Barbencourt can produce ... The esters on the nose are insane .