Habitation Velier Mount Gay Last Ward 2011 9yr 52,3%

"Surprisingly fruity (citrus and later cherry) at the beginning in the nose, later a touch of vanilla and coconutOn the palate a woodiness and spiciness prevails with a touch of mocha...very tasty. The finish is also very mild! The alcohol is perfectly integrated!A first class Mount GayToday a second time in the glass. Somehow lost it for me, maybe form of the day. Burnt caramel predominates and the depth is missing for me."

"Amazingly good, very round Mount Gay with nice tropical, light menthol notes."

"Ein hervorragender Rum. Tolle Nase, für mich bestehend aus Schokolade, hier dunkle Schokolade und gebrannten Zucker. Am Gaumen dann ebenfalls Schokolade und hier kommt dann auch noch das fassige und Holz zum Vorschein."

"The weakest of Velier Mount Gay I tried so far. Maybe the low abv is weakening the profile, but it's almost disappointing compared to other selections from the same stock of barrels. The nose is a last ward typical one, just a bit soft, with marzipan and solvent. The problems begin whem you sip it... Weak, and mainly driven by wood. It's not bad overall, just not keeping up the standard of others Mount Gay selected by velier"

"Excellente soirée dégustation au bar 1802 à Paris, très bons conseils et super discussions ! Gros gros kiff ici j’avoue que j’ai craqué. Un rhum ultra efficace, complet, pas de fausse note, on a du caramel du massepain, des épices un peu de piquant, un bel âge qui garde du punch mais n’agresse pas. Bref, j’ai adoré ! Je cherche désormais une bouteille pour la maison !"

"According to Dr. Frank Ward the Velier bottlings of Mount Gay have been overaged and have subsequently lost part of their classic aromas. As pure pot still MG is supposedly best at 4-5 years of age, lets see how this fares. On the nose more robust than its ‘07 counterpart. It’s camphorous, leathery and dusted with winter spices, but the sweetness is much more concentrated on dried fruits, burnt sugar and old wine. There’s balsamic vinegar, dried mushroom, cedar cigar box and a hint of isobutanol. A hearty body accompanied by kitchen herbs and red rhubarb. The palate is dominated by camphorous and phenolated notes, making it quite the “old”, musty and tannic experience. Starts with plenty of dried fruits and orange zest, then more of the balsamic vinegar and cask spices. And eventually tobacco and hints of ash. The taste is full and round, very red wine forward. Dried fruits and balsamic vinegar perpetuate into the finish. Still earthy and musty, further imprinting the idea of old wine into my mind. Maybe it’s a little too present. Dr. Ward, you might have a point here."