N. Kröger Wagemut Connecticut Shade (Aficionado Collection)

Fruity, sweet, slightly acidic. Best with cigars.

Beginner-friendly
Smooth alcohol integration
Tropical fruit aroma
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A tropical, fruity Jamaican rum with sweet esters. Perfect for beginners but may be too sweet and acidic for discerning palates. Best with a cigar pairing.

119.90 €

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    How does this rum taste?

    The Wagemut Connecticut Shade (Aficionado Collection) is a Jamaican rum selected by independent bottler N. Kröger and distilled from molasses with an ABV of 42.8%. A blend of tropical and fruity aromas with funky esters, it delivers a fruity palate, punctuated by vinegar and apricot notes. The sweetness of the profile appeals, though, to some, it feels overwhelming. While it's praised for being beginner-friendly with a smooth alcohol integration, many note an imbalance due to excessive sweetness and acidity. Ideal when paired with a cigar, this rum leaves drinkers divided on its harmonious execution.

    Aroma

    Fruity Ester Tropical fruit Brioche

    Taste

    Vinegar Fruity Tropical fruit Sour

    How is this rum rated?

    6.3/10 20 reviews

    Aprikose trifft auf eine ziemlich dominante Essig-Note. Angenehme Trinkstärke. Interessantes Experiment.

    Der zweite der drei probieren Wagemut mit den Nachgenutzten Fässern, hier das Kastanienfass und nicht mit Barbados sondern Jamaika-Rum. Nase: ja, unverkennbar Jamaika, mit Ester, Zitrone, Banane und Ananas mit einer Soße von Ananas-Marzipan und Honig. Dazu noch etwas Essig und Brioche. Alles in Allem angenehm. 7,2 Gaumen: unangenehm künstlich süß und sehr sauer, was ist da denn passiert? Schmeckt zunächst nur nach saurem Zitronen-Sirup mit ganz viel Zuckersirup. Mit viel gutem Willen kommen dahinter noch Banane und Ananas. Da muss ich leider sagen: sehr schlecht und den viel zu hohen Preis nicht wert. 2,0

    Ausgeprägte Citrusnoten, Frucht Apricose in der Nase, im Mund schön rund, fast übertrieben fruchtig in toller Abstimmung mit dem Wagemut. Schöner Abgang

    Zudem rum finde ich kein zugang. Was soll das denn darstellen? Vielleicht funktioniert es mit einer (schlechten?) zigarre? Viel Säure und die noten eines fuseligen aprikosenlikörs. Ich hab mich geschüttelt.

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Bottler
    Brand
    Wagemut
    RumX ID
    RX20713
    ABV
    42,8%
    Made from
    Molasses
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    N. Kröger 42,8% Wagemut Connecticut Shade (Aficionado Collection)

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