Bellevue Kill Devil (The Whisky Barrel) 1998
Highly praised Bellevue 1998: fruity, smoky and complex with a long, dry finish. RumX members rate it as one of the stronger Kill Devil bottlings for seasoned agricole fans.
Agricole fans who enjoy dry, smoky, complex rums at higher ABV and like the mix of ripe fruit, tobacco, menthol and caramel with a long, assertive finish.
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Smoky, fruity Bellevue for seasoned drinkers
If you already enjoy older Bellevue or smoky, dry agricoles, this Kill Devil bottle gives you that familiar 1998 profile with extra cask strength intensity and lingering smoke.
Newcomers, anyone sensitive to high ABV or bitterness, and those looking for an easygoing, sweet sipper without smoke or tobacco notes.
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About the Bellevue distillery
The Bellevue distillery is located in Guadeloupe. Rums from Bellevue have been reviewed 1,309 times with an average of 8.5/10.
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Wow, this is a very nice one from Kill Devil. I really admire them because they're whisky makers and they can definitely finish rums as well. I have a huge selection of their rums and most are really good, especially if you look at the price tag.The nose is heavy with lots of fruits, chocolate and rubber.The palate is wonderfully balanced and complex with fruit, oak, caramel ad a lot of smoke, did I mention smoke? A dry and slightly bitter palate but in a god way. The finish is lasting for a very, very long time with a lot of smoke taking you to vanilla, lime and a tad of rubber.
The best Bellevue in my glass so far. Those who like the vintage will find this one very good
Amazing how fruity this rum is especially on the nose considering it is 20 years old. Fully ripe melon, juicy cherry, banana and some burnt rubber, dark chocolate on the nose but no trace of wood. Taste then subtly woody , chocolaty, cherry but still fruity and oily fresh after tobacco and menthol as well as various citrus peels and some chocolate. Very complex Bellevue, could only be a little less bitter for my taste. Nevertheless, definitely one of the best Bellevue I had so far in the glass.