TRC Bellevue Guadeloupe SFGB 1998 25yr 56,6%

RX17126 Very good Column Still Rum Single Cask Under 250€

“Elegant orange zest, complex spices, warm finish; superbly balanced.”

Experience the intensity and elegance of Guadeloupe SFGB, a 25-year old rum selected and bottled by The Rum Cask. Distilled from molasses with a Column Still, this Bellevue distillery rum is revered for its surprising fruity aroma of oranges and licorice, as well as its robust palate that interweaves hints of salty licorice, tea, and a strong presence of wooden undertones. Encapsulating the rich, earthy notes of Guadeloupe, it offers a delightful balance of subtle sweetness and robust spiciness. The SFGB is an experience rather than just a rum; its unique complexity promising a captivating journey through layers of taste. Indulge in its syrupy fruit aromas, spices, and a touch of smoke, and savor the long, dry finish of tea and tannins. This cask strength rum, with an ABV of 56.6%, ensures an enduring warming sensation. Not just a rum, it's a celebration of Guadeloupe's finest.

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How does this rum taste?

Aged 25 years, the Guadeloupe SFGB presents a harmonious blend of citrus, spice, and subdued sweetness. Notes of orange, caramel, and wood, with a hint of smoke in a smooth, warm finish. Excellent value for its complexity and age.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Orange Licorice Fruity Demerara sugar Chocolate Clove

Taste

Fruity Licorice Caramelized Orange Salty Toasted

Finish

Tea Dried fruit Earthy Tannins Barrel Caramelized

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Thunderbird

29 September 2023

8.4/10

“Zunächst: dieser Rum benötigt viel Zeit im Glas..easy sipping scheidet hier definitiv aus…aber die Geduld wird belohnt.. er bedankt sich sich mit einer ausgeprägten Nase anfangs mit viel Zitrusfrüchten, die dann ins würzige wechseln (salziges Lakritz), Am Gaumen verteilt er sich sofort cremig und geschmeidig mit einer schweren Süße von gebrannten Karamell, dann kommen wieder Gewürze und Zitrusfrüchte . Holz und Tannin gesellen sich dazu. Der Abgang ist lang und intensiv, Eine sehr gute Belellevue-Abfüllung Heute nochmal im Cross-Tasting mit dem Milano Festival und Kill Devil im Glas. Mein Eindruck hat sich bestätigt und die Punktzahl bleibt bestehen”

Aroma

Orange Unknown Licorice Salty Walnut

Taste

Creamy Supple Caramelized Bitter orange Salty

Photo of the rum Guadeloupe SFGB taken from user Thunderbird

Johannes

25 September 2023

8.8/10

“Was für ein tolles Preis-Leistungsverhältnis! 125 Euro für einen 25 Jahre alten Rum! Ein eher adstringierender Rum mit leichten dunklen Früchten, Zitrus-Noten, Gras und Holz. Alkohol ist sehr gut eingebunden. Der macht Spaß!”

Photo of the rum Guadeloupe SFGB taken from user Johannes

Joachim Guger

25 September 2023

8.2/10

“Bellevue, eine schwer zu fassende Nase. Kumquat, feines Kakaopulver, Lakritze. Sehr ausgewogen, komplex und gut geschmolzen. Alkohol gut integriert. Im Mund dann mehr Holz und Würze. Ordentliche Ladung Karamell. Kräftiger, warmer Abgang. Zuerst stark auf Früchten, dann immer trockener und würzig werdend. Sehr guter Bellevue.”

Aroma

Unknown Cocoa Dried fruit Licorice Salty

Taste

Cherry Unknown Woody Chocolate Clove

Photo of the rum Guadeloupe SFGB taken from user Joachim Guger

Christian Rudt

22 September 2023

8.6/10

“Bellevue 98? A promise? I'm curious. A nice dose of orange greets us on the nose. But not as a superimposed citrus. Rather elegantly accompanying. We have that on the palate as well. It is strongly pronounced. Tea, some spice and a dark distress. Toasted or even tar. Perhaps 😄 In the finish then further present. Velvety is what I chose here. It's floral, rather earthy and remains fruity. Exciting. Only the tobacco is still missing me here as a non-smoker 😀.”

Aroma

Orange Clove Woody Supple

Taste

Intense Tea Orange Marmalade Berries

Photo of the rum Guadeloupe SFGB taken from user Christian Rudt

Lukas Jäger

24 September 2023

8.5/10

“The 3rd anniversary bottling of The Rum Cask and then Bellevue 98, it rings a bell. Very surprising on the nose, this is supposed to be Bellevue? Very fruity and sweet, I find orange and citrus zaleb (candied orange peel) and something that reminds me of gingerbread or fruit bread. Little menthol or dirty, for us rum nerds "Caroni-esque" flavors often found in bottlings of this type. On the palate, the impression revises somewhat, here the typical aromatics come through more. Less fruit, but more menthol, tea and dirt. Overall, however, also very smooth, the 25 years in the barrel make themselves clearly recognizable. Therefore, probably also the somewhat deviating aromatics. Less edgy than many other bottlings, one can probably quite argue whether it is simply very round or comparatively boring? With proper time him glass I would tend to the former, especially the almost contrary nose also makes it exciting again. The 56% is almost not noticeable, possibly a few percent more would give a little more emphasis, but you can not assume that at 25 years. Beautiful bottling for the anniversary!”

Aroma

Orange Clove Licorice Walnut Grapefruit

Taste

Orange Marmalade Menthol Bitter orange Unknown

zabo

28 September 2023

8.8/10

“Drei Guadeloupe '98er gegeneinander getestet. Mein heutiges Ranking 1. Milano Rum Fest 2. The Rum Cask 3. Colours of Rum”

Aroma

Licorice Woody Supple Chocolate Delicious

Taste

Salty Toasted Leather Intense Creamy

Photo of the rum Guadeloupe SFGB taken from user zabo

Alex1981

23 September 2023

8.4/10

“Solid Bellevue that needs some time in the glass. Fruitiness & and slight funk are present and well integrated, but nose is pretty closed. Score might be higher with some additional time.”

Photo of the rum Guadeloupe SFGB taken from user Alex1981

Harald

24 September 2023

8.8/10

“Color: Amber Smell: At first sniff sweet, round, fruity and very tasty. Smells of toffee and candied fruit, orange, chocolate and smoke. Taste: In the mouth sweet and spicy with syrupy fruit flavors. Full-bodied and intense flavor. Tastes very spicy, with aromas of pepper, cardamom, orange and tea. At the same time slightly smoky. Finish: Long and still fruity. The finish is dry with tea and tannins.”

Aroma

Sweet Round Fruity Delicious Toffee

Taste

Sweet Spicy Fruity Syrupy FullBodied

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Guadeloupe

Distillery
Bellevue

Bottler
The Rum Cask

RumX ID
RX17126

ABV
56,6%

Category
Column Still Rum

Vintage
1998

Bottled
2023

Mark
SFGB

Made from
Molasses

Distillation
Column Still

Age
25 years

Bottle volume
50cl

Price range
Under 250€

Type of spirit
Rum

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