Neisson Le Rhum XO Full Proof 12yr 57,3%

"Not much to say, this is Neisson and they really know how to make high end rums. A very fruity and warm/spicy palate with am extremely long finish. Complex and very well rounded."

"Surprisingly sweet Agricole, especially on the nose you could almost think of coconut macaroons fresh from the oven. Taste then very spicy, fresh and intense after cocoa nibs with sea salt, bitter orange with honey, yellow stone fruit like mirabelle plums, dark chocolate with cinnamon, some mint and just the right amount of wood. Alcohol is very well integrated and the finish is unusually long for an Agricole! Horny stuff...!"

"So far I haven't really warmed up to Agricole, so it was time for a little crosstasting. 1st RX7238 (Neisson Full Proof): Overall more on the fresh/fruity side. Alcohol very well integrated -> 8.5/10. 2nd RX10968 (St. James V&B): Here I particularly like the nose with the subtle glue note, tropical and dried fruits. On the palate then clearly spicier/roastier and slightly bitter -> 8.6/10. 3rd (RX1146) La Mauny: Quite sweet on the nose, with lots of caramel, dried nuts and vanilla. Nuts and vanilla. A floral note initially on the palate, then spices and wood dominate -> 8.5/10. 4. RX2216 (Kill Devil Bellevue 1998): Mint, chocolate and some smoke on the nose. On the palate also chocolate and mint, plus wood, caramel, some tropical fruit and leather. Fruits and leather. I liked the taste best. -> 8,7/10. 5th RX6221 (Karukera Velier 70th): For me the most "agricole" on the nose. In contrast to the other representatives in the tasting, I can tell directly from the nose that this is an agricole. I can detect typical fresh, grassy notes, sugar cane and unfortunately also a slightly musty note. I also find it quite floral/flowery/grassy on the palate. -> 7,9/10"

"Mature Neisson with a nice silky mouthfeel and wonderfully integrated alcohol. A little more fruit would still suit it well...."

"On the nose fruit, roasted hazelnuts, citrus, chocolate, spices and a mixture of creme brulee/vanilla/sweet. On the palate the characteristic roasted hazelnuts, roasted cashews, slight forest, spices including pepper, vegetable, citrus and a hint of sweetness. Intense and persistent finish, perfectly integrated ABV, extremely round and very drinkable. In the glass empty wood and red fruit. A little gem of refinement"