Renaissance Deuxième Cru Classé Cask

This Taiwanese rum delivers intense fruity and medicinal notes, with a high proof kick and a salty twist, appealing to adventurous palates.

8.6  / 10  (18 reviews)

Intense, fruity, and bold with wine nuances.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Intense fruity flavor
    • Complex and unique profile
    • Well-balanced alcohol integration

    The Deuxième Cru Classé Cask is a limited release rum from Taiwan's Renaissance Distillery, known for its bold and complex profile. Distilled from molasses using a pot still, this rum is aged for nearly five years in premium Bordeaux wine casks, resulting in intense fruity and medicinal aromas. With a high cask strength ABV of 66.7%, it offers a dynamic tasting experience marked by gooseberry, intense fruity notes, and a salty finish. While praised for its unique and refined character, some find the wine influence slightly overpowering. Its scarcity and small batch of 254 bottles make it a coveted find for rum enthusiasts and collectors seeking distinct and experimental spirits.

    Aroma

    Gooseberry Fruity Intense Strong

    Taste

    Fruity Gooseberry Intense Strong

    How is this rum rated?

    8.6  / 10  (18 reviews)

    "Heidewitzka, was für eine Nase - um im Fachjargon zu bleiben. Extreme Tiefe, man wird olfaktorisch extrem in die Irre geleitet - am Gaumen meldet sich die Realität an, der Alkohol wird spürbar, ohne dass ein negativer Eindruck entsteht - aber es bleibt ein final positiver Eindruck. Grosses Versprechen für die Zukunft, ich freue mich auf alles, was noch kommt."

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    8.1 / 10
    Review by: Jakob

    "Wow, eine echte Überraschung! In der Nase eine spannende Mischung aus Stachelbeeren, Erdbeeren, (vergorene) Ester-Noten und tollem Holzeinfluss. In einem Blind-Tadting hätte ich vermutlich auf Savanna getippt. Am Gaumen ordentlich Power, ohne aber zu anstrengend zu sein. Auch am Gaumen kommen wieder die typischen Savanna Erdbeer-Mango-High-Ester-Assoziationen in den Sinn. Der Rotwein-Einfluss gefällt mir sehr gut. Erstklassiger Rum aus Taiwan. Danke Frank für das Sample! 🤩🥃"

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    8.8 / 10
    Review by: Oliver

    "Franconian Tasting Gang Actually not bad, but doesn't really get me fully. Nice to have tried, but unfortunately not quite my profile. A little too bitter and medicinal for me. Probably the red wine finish is too dominant for me. But it could also be because I've tasted so much before. I might try it again at the next opportunity. Thanks Jarek for the sample for this round."

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    7.9 / 10
    Review by: zabo

    "I can finally hold it in my hands. It's not easy and not cheap to get hold of a Renaissance. Individual bottles come via DK, UK and FR. Of course, it's better to buy it in Taiwan if you have the chance to be there. I just had that chance and even then you can't buy the rum anywhere. If you live in Taiwan, you can sign up to a list on fb and secure yourself a bottle. Friends of mine kindly did this for me and so I now have two bottles, one to share (already done ☺️) and one to enjoy... The distillery is experimenting with its excellent rum and various casks. This one was matured in a higher quality red wine cask - the second highest class in the Bordeaux classification - from the Médoc. The result is a multi-layered and intense rum... Nose: intense and powerful. Very fruity, sour-sweet, almost floral, with an interesting medicinal side note. I find lime with grapefruit, gooseberry with kiwi, redcurrant with passion fruit right at the forefront. Behind this is a cloud of lavender and lilac. The impression of ginger and maple syrup somehow goes well with this. There is also an artificial note with a strong, sweet nail polish. I really like it. 9.0 Palate: oha, the 66.7% is immediately noticeable. Very intense and strong, somewhat acrid. Salty and slightly bitter at first, before the sweet and sour fruitiness comes through again. Clearly passion fruit, kiwi and gooseberry with a little lemon zest, slightly fermented. Only after this can some red wine aroma penetrate. There is a clear similarity to some Savanna wines. Definitely meets my taste. 8,8 I was captivated by the small and fine Renaissance Distillery with its fantastic base spirit and great casks. And then this amazing label on the back with all the information you could wish for. Totally great!"

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    8.9 / 10
    Review by: Frank
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX18197
    ABV
    66,7%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    2019
    Bottled
    2023
    Cask number
    #19028
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    4 years 8mo
    No. of bottles
    254
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Renaissance 2019 &nbsp; 4yr &nbsp; 66,7% Deuxième Cru Classé Cask

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    Ø Market value
    231€

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    About the Renaissance distillery

    The Renaissance distillery is located in Taiwan. Rums from Renaissance have been reviewed 167 times with an average of 8.6/10.


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