Nobilis Clarendon No. 38 MMW 2004 19yr 67,2%

"Amazingly complex! Typical MM profile, rather round, but somewhat astringent, light fruit, light smoke on the finish."

"Yes, it can do something! Typical Monymusk, initially light esters, then just warm and oily and delicately fruity. I'll have to sharpen it up again: I can't quite keep the 84 points I just gave it, the rum is too peppery for that."

"Here, Nobilis offers a Clarendon in a raw form resembling the famous 1995 and 1997 vintages. The nose is very powerful. The fruit is exotic and slightly acidic on citrus, the wood and spices are spicy, but the profile is most interesting in its more empyreumatic (roasted notes) and medicinal side, offering a lovely bouquet of glue, varnish, solvents, olive and a pleasant mineral edge. But alcohol is not far away. The attack on the palate is lively, and while the alcohol may hit at the slightest misstep, it remains remarkably well integrated. Herbaceous, mentholated notes erupt alongside roasted, medicinal and rubbery ones. Strong spices (pimento), wood and chocolate confirm the impression of a full-bodied rum that's eager to make a name for itself. Tropical and dried fruits are the only form of sweetness in this dry, gripping and complex profile. The finish is long, warm, still dominated by scents between alcohol, menthol, medicinal and empyreumatic notes. Fruity, spicy and dark chocolate notes are also perceptible. A somewhat electric rum with a lot to offer for its age and price."

"The tropical maturation has done this Clarendon a lot of good... it is full of rough edges, but in a positive sense. Intense aromas of fruit, wood and spice are clearly perceptible and can be easily tamed after some time. The alcohol is relatively present"

"Tasted at the Franconian Tasting. Thanks DomM for providing it. But I'm not warming to Clarendon at the moment. After tasting together on our rounds, I think this one is rather a weaker bottling for me."

"This Clarendon was aged for 14 years in its tropical home. And this time is evident in this wine. Very intense, powerful aromas gradually unfold here. Take your time and enjoy or add a nice body to a cocktail. Very good!"

"The nose promises a lot! Tasted straight away, the 67.2% is still very noticeable, I was probably a little too hasty. After half an hour in the glass, I can say that the percentages are well integrated. Intensely spicy and woody, with a slightly smoky finish and a subtle menthol note. I think that this rum could still develop very positively in the bottle. Thanks to Chris for the sample!"

"Delicious MMW ... tropical taste. Nice balance of wood, sweetness and fruit. Not an exception but very good and recommendable."

"10.02.2024 tasting event at the Nobilis Warehouse, Haderslev. Retasting and I still love it. Score is still the same. ----------------------- #4294 11.10.2023 This is a really good rum and I think the price tag is very fair. Intense and fruity with a vegetal and medicinal note. The palate is warm and fruity and well balanced with good ABV integration. The finish is long and warm with nice fruits. Draws really nice curtains in the glass. The empty glass has some plum and faint chocolate."

"Yes, a Clarendon, unmistakable. Like the Bottle Shop with a distinct minty note. Delicious, but not quite at the level of the Sponge or the Bottle Shop bottling. Less complex, less fruity."

"Fantastic Clarendon, wonderful nose with fruits & intense wood notes. On the palate it gets more alcoholic with wood spices and a bit unbalanced. With some water it gets more balanced between fruits & wood, gaining some points."

"Sehr würziger Clarendon mit viel Holzeinfluss. Schöne Frucht Toffee Mischung in der Nase und Aprikosen Marmelade am Gaumen mit einer ordentlichen Portion Pfeffer. Hier gibt es viel zu entdecken und der Alkohol ist gut eingebunden und wärmt schön."

"Leider nicht so ganz mein Fall. Hauptsächlich Menthol, viel Holz, Recht metallisch, Alkoholisch und sehr frisch mentholig ohne die sonst intensiven Grapefruit, Tropenfrüchte Noten. Nase hat mehr versprochen als der Geschmack abliefert."