HSE Réserve Spéciale VSOP
Rum drinkers moving from molasses rums into agricoles who want a balanced, woody, not-too-grassy VSOP that works for sipping, cigars, dark chocolate pairings and classic cocktails.
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How does this rum taste?
Most love its balanced wood, spice and vanilla with just enough agricole character and good value. Critics mention strong oak, dryness and a slightly bitter finish. Consensus: reliable, versatile VSOP.
If you enjoy bourbon-barrel, vanilla‑and‑oak driven rums and are agricole‑curious, this is a safe, well-priced bottle that gives you the style without overwhelming green cane notes.
Fans of very grassy, cane-forward agricoles or those who dislike dry, oaky and slightly bitter finishes; also less ideal for drinkers wanting pronounced sweetness.
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About the Distillerie du Simon distillery
The Distillerie du Simon distillery is located in Martinique. Rums from Distillerie du Simon have been reviewed 4,712 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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Excellente impression dès le nez avec des notes vanilles toastés, caramélisé et un aspect boisé élégant. On retrouve en bouche toutes ces notes de dessert vanillés et de caramel avec une belle finesse. L’alcool est présent mais bien intégré il n’est pas mou et pas du tout agressif. En finale on garde ce côté boisé torréfié avec l’arrière goût d’un café bien torréfié. La salive monte et on a envie d’y replonger!
Finition fût de bourbon, finish en chêne français. Très boisé.
We had a go at several HSE today and I'm a bit tipsy from it.
A very pleasant VSOP rum. Woody, spicy and fruity notes blend well together. The palate continues in the same vein, very supple and smooth. The same spicy, fruity and woody notes return on the finish. A good reference for VSOPs.