Matusalem Insolito Wine Cask 2019 <8yr 40%

Wine-cask, fruity, floral rum: unique yet polarizing.

The Insolito Wine Cask rum presents red fruit and vanilla aromas, complemented by a floral undertone. A wine-like finish with a touch of tannins adds uniqueness.



How does this rum taste?

  • Unique wine cask influence
  • Visually appealing design
  • Good dessert pairing

The "Insolito Wine Cask" rum from Matusalem distillery in the Dominican Republic offers an intriguing profile with red fruit, vanilla, and floral notes. Distilled from molasses using a column still, it is aged less than 8 years and bottled at 40% ABV. With a limited release of 8,000 bottles, this rum features a wine-like finish with noticeable tannins, making it a distinctive entry among modern, festive-style rums. Despite mixed reviews on its depth, it is praised for its unique wine cask influence and visual appeal, although some find its alcohol presence and short finish as drawbacks. Well-suited for pairing with desserts like dark chocolate, it remains an interesting option for rum enthusiasts exploring diverse profiles.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Red fruits Vanilla Flowery Woody

Taste

Woody Red fruits Floral Vanilla

Finish

Woody

How is this rum rated?

7.0/10
20 reviews

Top 35%

Matusalem

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6.0/10

"I tried this one in a chocolate cake today and that works really well with dark chocolate :-)"

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6.8/10

"Light Cuban-dominated nose: coffee/caramel/vanilla Mouth (too) sweet: caramel/torrefaction Finish (too) short Let's face it, this rum's only interest lies in its visual appeal (and even then)."

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7.2/10

"Wine like adventure with new world red like aromas and tannin."

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4.1/10

"Alcoholic smell and taste. Nothing strong, light red wine overtones"

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Details about this rum

Distillery
RumX ID
RX3245
ABV
40%
Category
Column Still Rum
Vintage
2019
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Column Still
Age
<8 years
No. of bottles
8,000
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
<50€
Type of spirit
Rum
Matusalem 2019 &nbsp; &lt;8yr &nbsp; 40% Insolito Wine Cask

How is the price of this rum developing?

Ø Market value
21€

The RumX community has already added 43 bottles to their collections:

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30
opened
9
emptied
4
Open rate
30%

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About the Matusalem distillery

The Matusalem distillery is located in Dominican Republic. Rums from Matusalem have been reviewed 556 times with an average of 7.0/10.


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