Nobilis Long Pond No. 47 ITP

 The first whiff I got when opening the bottle for sampling was a hint of coconut, which immediately reminded me of Rum Sponge ITP. Blindly, you could almost guess a Foursquare from the smell. Overall, I even remember liking it a little better than the Rum Sponge. They don't have much in common in terms of price. Let's see how it compares.

 Right up my alley, LP with proper tropical maturation (13y) + 4y continental. Directly a small LP crosstasting to see where the Nobilis ranks with me :) Also in the party: 3 x 2007 ITP: Nobilis No. 47 17y, Schotmann 16y, Barikenn 15y 2 x VRW: The Nectar 2005 15y, Velier Vale Royal 2006 12y The high ABV of the Nobilis pinches both the nose and the palate a little. After 2 hours in the glass, this subsides somewhat, at least on the nose. Overall, I like the nose very much and compared to the other ITPs it is more fruity, very inviting and round. The Schotmann is quite woody and spicy on the palate, slightly bitter. The Barikenn is very similar to the Schotmann, but has a little more fruit, especially on the palate. The Nobilis is quite similar, but has surprisingly less woodiness than the other ITPs, but a slight astringency. For me, all 3 ITPs are on the same level, with the Barikenn winning in terms of PLV. However, I like the VRWs (which I have already tasted several times) a little better overall, as the profile simply appeals to me more. I especially like the mango/passion fruit note, which is particularly pronounced in the 2005 LPs. For me, the PLV is right here and if I didn't already have so many LPs, I'd get myself a bottle :D

 Very good Long Pond with a nice body. Could even be partly tropically matured. A little less exciting compared to the Cambridge.

 Lots of coconut, tropical fruits, cinnamon and roasted aromas. Personally, too much gasoline and diesel, especially on the nose, and the alcohol could be much better integrated. Perhaps also the form of the day today. Will get another chance. Edi doesn't appeal to me even at the second chance ... Sorry.

 A really nice surprise. Fruit and wood, vanilla on the nose. On the palate it becomes spicy...not exactly expected. Like a blend of Foursquare with Jamaica ester. The alcohol is well integrated.

 Very nice, classic Long Pond with good alcohol integration. Not overly complex, but very harmonious and with a nice mouthfeel.

 01-02-2025 Nobilis Warehouse Tasting #2 - Rum 7 Very good Long Pond. Mainly tropical aging. Thick and oily. Fantastic nose and long tast with a slight hint of wood. Great integration between ABC and rum. Thinks the low mark helps.

 First of all, I'd like to thank PassionRhum for the sample offered when you order (don't hesitate to have a look at their website, Jef is very nice and has lots of references). As for the juice, leave it in the glass for a few minutes, as the degrees make themselves felt. Some yellow fruit on the nose, with hints of vienoiserie and brioche, The attack on the palate is lively, hence the 69.5%. That said, there's no loss of greediness. A very fine product