Velier Carrere Montebello Basseterre

Complex, bold, citrus, spice, rich caramel aroma.

Montebello Basseterre offers a complex profile with citrus, spice, and caramel notes. Its high ABV power is balanced, yet it may feel unpolished to some.

8.7/10 37 reviews

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    How does this rum taste?

    Complex profile with bold flavors
    Balanced despite high ABV
    Distinct tobacco and herbal notes

    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.

    Aroma

    Citrus Floral Caramel Vanilla

    Taste

    Spicy Caramel Vanilla Intense

    How is this rum rated?

    8.7/10 37 reviews
    Top 13% Guadeloupe
    Top 8% Carrere

     Beautiful rarity with an independent Guadeloupe style. Pleasant dark sweetness that tastes almost like a cognac cask. Eucalyptus notes on the second tasting.

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    8.3 /10
    Review by: Leo Tomczak

     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).

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    8.2 /10
    Review by: cigares

     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.

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    8.9 /10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

     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?😀😀

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    9.1 /10
    Review by: Joachim Guger
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    Brand
    Montebello
    RumX ID
    RX1981
    ABV
    58,2%
    Category
    Column Still Rum
    Vintage
    1995
    Made from
    Molasses and sugar cane juice
    Distillation
    Column Still
    Age
    12 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Velier • Carrere 1995   12yr   58,2% Montebello Basseterre

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    The RumX community has already added 62 bottles to their collections:

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    Open rate
    13%
    Ø Market value
    291€

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    About the Carrere distillery

    The Carrere distillery is located in Guadeloupe. Rums from Carrere have been reviewed 1,159 times with an average of 8.0/10.

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