Velier Clarendon Rum Sapiens Wedderburn MMW

"Day 8 of the Samples de Luxe calendar and tasted again a year and a half later. A nose of varnish first, followed by old wood, smoky citrus and a very refreshing menthol. A little less racy and vigorous than its green-label brother. Explosion of flavors on the palate with everything there was on the nose, plus some bitterness and a little saltiness/acidity. Beautiful tropical fruits and dried fruit blends. A finish marked by wood, (this must be an aged rum) and clearly long. Quite an experience to have the chance to taste this rum, whose aromas evolve as time goes by. Fascinating! Better than its green-labeled brother, but the difference is much less clear-cut than on first tasting. More freshness and more complex aromas. The empty glass also reveals unsuspected aromas."

"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!"

"04.09.2022 Meeting up for a nice after event party at my hotel. Good rum and food spread over a full day. Nose Wood, light roasted, medium fruity, polish, light mint, faint caramel. Palate Oily, wood, roasted, dried fruits, light mint, anise, light caramel. Finish Very long, wood, mint, light caramel, plum."

"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."

"A Clarendon monument. The nose is highly aromatic and more expressive than its High Proof cousin. Very fruity (banana, pineapple, cherry, apple, lime, mango, papaya), the framework continues with a more mellow woodiness, shimmering spices and floral and menthol notes that bring a welcome breath of freshness to the profile. A light medicinal touch intrudes on the olfactory profile with nail polish and esters. A remarkable profile. The attack on the palate is much more controlled. The profile is less extreme and more refined. If bitterness and astringency are the order of the day, spicy notes, empyreumatic flavors and menthol bring a certain brilliance to the rum. Fruit (papaya, mango, pineapple, lime) rounds out the flavors, while coffee, dark chocolate and caramel add their share of deliciousness. The alcohol is very well integrated. The finish is very round, soft but aromatic, with exotic fruits, citrus and prunes, woody notes, dark chocolate, spices such as vanilla and aniseed, leather, menthol and earthy notes. A very elegant, well-balanced profile with lovely, complementary and exuberant aromas. If the price is debatable, its quality as a great rum is undeniable."

"At first it was 91, but I took it down because of the wood influence. It could maybe have been a bit rounder as well, but 69% is not to be underestimated 😅 very happy to have sampled this in my glass as it’s from my birth year."

"95% Angels Share and 69% cask strength, that such a thing comes to Germany at all is already fierce ... But now to the aroma: exciting tropical, fruity"

"Positive surprise - is clearly ahead of both the "little" brother and the Silver Seal Monymusk 1984."

"Wow è davvero impressionante, una bevuta estremamente potente! Parte al naso con smalto e frutta tropicale, quindi caramello e un buon mentolato. Al palato risulta molto cacao amaro e cioccolato fondente, astringente e estremamente speziato, con pepe e botte a farla da padroni. Evolve aprendosi non poco verso note caramellate e polpa di frutta. Nel finale l' amaro e la botte restano persistenti e lasciano spazio alle prugne e al terroso."

"At the beginning the alcohol bites properly, after that has evaporated, comes wood, come dried fruits, something slightly vinegares with a little clove, it seems slightly metallic with solvent. A subtle caramel note towards creamy sweetness is found and a minty citrus freshness.Man, very astringent and bitter on the palate. Woody. And then slightly soapy with violet and citrus with currant. Menthol comes through now too. Tobacco out the back. The finish remains bitter, soapy, woody and goes towards hay.You can taste the age but it splits...."

"A lot of wood. But definitely the better of the two 84s!"

"Wouaw ! Un rum vraiment intense sur tout les points. Profond, avec une belle complexité et une finale éternelle. Vraiment extra !"

"Barely poured into the glass, you can already feel that the tasting is going to be concentrated and intense. A very, very old rum, but still fiery on the palate, with a finish that is longer than long."

"Wooow. Its perfect! Great dark ruby color and the taste! Its very good one!"

"Nettement moins aromatique que son homologue Sapiens HP, plus simple en bouche bonne attaque mais assez linéaire tient sur le boisé sec et l’alcool un petit peu d’épices mais plutôt décevant pour sa catégorie ….."