Velier Carrere Montebello Basseterre
Complex, bold, citrus, spice, rich caramel aroma.
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Montebello Basseterre, distilled by Carrere and bottled by Velier, is a 1995 vintage rum from Guadeloupe made from molasses and sugar cane juice. It was aged 12 years in a column still and boasts a robust 58.2% ABV. Users highlight its complexity, citing notes of citrus, spice, caramel, and vanilla in both aroma and flavor. Although some find the alcohol not perfectly integrated, its intense and fresh profile, with hints of tobacco and herbal elements, makes it distinctively memorable. Fans appreciate the balance between agricole and molasses elements, describing it as approachable despite its high alcohol, while also commenting on its aromatic qualities and lengthy finish.
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About the Carrere distillery
The Carrere distillery is located in Guadeloupe. Rums from Carrere have been reviewed 1,184 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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Beautiful rarity with an independent Guadeloupe style. Pleasant dark sweetness that tastes almost like a cognac cask. Eucalyptus notes on the second tasting.
The nose is warm with caramel on ripe tropical fruit, varnish and marzipan. On the palate, the alcohol stings a little and the aromas struggle to emerge, remaining too fine. A slightly disappointing rum, as the alcohol is not very well integrated and the aromas are ghostly. Especially in direct comparison with other magnificent rums (RX566 - RX9232).
What a lovely and intense rum. Velier really knows how to finish their rums. Very fresh and spicy with fruit, spices, caramel and tobacco and fruit. The caramel is very clear without being too dominant. I think I got a hint of smoky wood there as well.
Wow! What an awesome nose!!😃😃 Solvent, glue (love me), fresh, smoky, tobacco, earth and a hint of dried fruit. Strong, you can feel the alcohol too. Super! More oak in the mouth now. Crisp, fresh, complex. A few drops of water don't hurt either. Long, nice finish. Freshness and spices. A great rum! A dream for any sniffer. Does anyone still have a bottle for me?😀😀