Velier Clarendon Rum Sapiens Wedderburn MMW 1984 35yr 69%
The Rum Sapiens Wedderburn MMW is a unique and exquisite rum crafted at the Clarendon distillery in Jamaica. Distilled in 1984 and aged for 35 years, it boasts a robust 69% ABV, bottled at cask strength by the independent bottler Velier. A captivating symphony of aromas greets the nose, featuring notes of nail polish, barrel, vinegar, vanilla, and banana. The palate is a delightful blend of bitter, astringent, menthol, papaya, and barrel flavors that leaves a lasting impression. Users describe this rum as a complex and sophisticated experience, evolving over time with an endless finish. A true gem among rum connoisseurs, the Rum Sapiens Wedderburn MMW is a treasure worth discovering.
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An intense, complex Jamaican gem with an everlasting finish. A hearty assault of tropical fruits, wood, and spice; although sharp, its aging imparts a refined balance. Exotic yet potent, best savored cautiously due to the high ABV.
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About the Clarendon distillery
The Clarendon distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Clarendon have been reviewed 3,431 times with an average of 8.2/10.
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Giorgio Garotti
12 January 2023
“Perhaps one of the best rums I've tasted!A really nice experience!A really intense and complex rum that changes minute by minute, with an endless finish!For those who have the chance and absolutely a must try!”
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Robert Bauer
19 January 2023
“Nose And BOOM! The scent receptors are ran over by a heavy train of sweet tropical fruits, woods and solvents. The power and complexity is almost brutal, with that train being loaded with overripe mangos, papayas, bananas, coconut butter, wet leaves and fresh soil. Moreover we also get old tobacco leaves, like when you open a fresh cigarette box). It's fat, it's dense and really, really sophisticated. After some minutes in the glass we can even spot some hazelnut creme, as if it spent some time in an Oloroso sherry butt (has it?). With water: The Funk get's even stronger, adding a wagon full of lavender and tiger balm. This nose is a blast! Palate The train turned into a oaky rollercoaster that just throws the flavours around like a natural force. The body is a heavyweight, accompagnied by strong cocoa and oak bitterness. The bitterness and the tannins are clearly too dominant, but it's fun though. The strong menthol note of many very old cask spirits is also ready. The sweetness of the nose is almost gone, just noticeable by some old, dried mangos and pineapples. With water: A bit more digestible and almost like fermented mint tea now. Finish We only knew that the Highlander lives forever, but it seems that the same is true for this jamaican superhero. Not sure if that's good or bad. The fermented mint tea is sticking on our tongue for hours.”
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TheRhumhoe
13 May 2023
“Un monument de chez Clarendon. Le nez est très aromatique et plus expressif que son cousin High Proof. Très fruitée (banane, ananas, cerise, pomme, citron vert, mangue, papaye) la trame se poursuit sur un boisé plus fondu, des épices chatoyantes et des notes florales et mentholées qui apportent un vent de fraîcheur bienvenu sur le profil. Une légère touche médicinale vient s’immiscer dans le profil olfactif avec du vernis à ongles et des esters. Un profil remarquable. L’attaque en bouche est bien plus maîtrisée. Le profil est moins extrême et plus raffiné. Si l’amertume et l’astringence sont de la partie, les notes épicées, les saveurs empyreumatiques et le menthol apportent une certaine brillance au rhum. Les fruits (papaye, mangue, ananas, citron vert) arrondissent les angles tandis que le café, le chocolat noir et le caramel apportent leur lot de gourmandise. L’alcool est très bien intégré. La finale est très ronde, douce mais aromatique, sur les fruits exotiques, les agrumes et les pruneaux, les notes boisées, le chocolat noir, les épices telles que la vanille et l’anis, le cuir, le menthol et les notes terreuses. Un profil d’une grande élégance, très équilibré avec de jolis arômes complémentaires et exubérants. Si le prix est discutable, sa qualité de grand rhum est indéniable.”
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