Clarendon Plantation Extrême No. 4 MMW

"Clearly too bitter in my eyes"

"This Clarendon is a monster of power, with colossal strength and extraordinary complexity. The nose requires a lot of patience to open up, but the result is well worth the effort: tropical fruit and dried fruit come first, before wood, leather and tobacco permeate the palate with powerful empyreumatic notes (smoke). The spices are lively, with cinnamon, cloves and pepper to tantalize the nostrils. Medicinal notes of nail polish and solvents lie in ambush behind molasses and caramel, creating an olfactory profile as varied as it is imperial. The attack on the palate is a veritable aromatic war. The palate is charred by alcohol at first, then fruit (dried, red and tropical fruits) adds a little roundness. However, spices rekindle the rum's flame, triggering a tannic explosion of phenolic (glue, solvents, varnish), empyreumatic (dark, tobacco, leather, smoke, smoked meat) and mentholated flavors. It's an apocalyptic deluge that transcends the palate. The alcohol takes a long time to tame, but is remarkably well integrated. The finish is interminable, with more floral, mentholated, phenolic notes and a strong astringency. The fruit is still present, underpinned by spices, oak and medicinal notes, which are as prominent as ever on the palate. Clearly the Plantation that best lives up to its name (Extreme), its most powerful profile won't suit everyone, but anyone who lingers will recognize the true value of this exceptional rum."

"I just returned from a luxury tasting I was invited to and I'm actually a bit tipsy this time because all the rums had a high proof.This tasting was Plantation extreme only and this is the last one of the six.What a way to end the evening with other rum nerd. A very nice and velbalanced complex rum with a super long fresh finish. Despite the high proof this rum doesn't really need water though you can add a drop or two.High price but also very high quality."

"1.Unavoidable pungency and stimulation 2.Sensual pleasure (subjective) 3.Rich flavors and good quality (objective)"

"An absolute powerhouse. Creamy and complex, the alcohol is well integrated."

"Sample Time! Allein die Farbe im Glas; Zuerst knallen Lösemittel und Nagellack in die Nase, dann wird es würzig holzig und mit etwas Phantasie auch versteckte Fruchtnoten. Im Mund dann eine absolute Explosion an Würze, Holz und Tabaknoten. Der Abgang ist lang und die Zunge bleibt pelzig mit Kräutern vor allem Tabak und Minze zurück. Der Alkohol ist sehr gut eingebunden für die 74,8% Krasses Teil!"

"The alcohol is wonderfully integrated. It is also a bomb but I take too much of it. I drank it a little too fast to appreciate it at its true value. Thanks to Clos des Millesime in Bordeaux for letting me taste this. I will take the time next time to linger more on this rum."

"Man merkt den Alkoholgehalt, aber bei über 70 % ist der Alkohol trotzdem gut integriert. Sehr viel Holz, Menthol, Tabak,Leder, leichte Fruchtnoten. Der Abgang ist leider nur bitter und etwas seifig. Sonst wäre es mir paar Punkte mehr Wert gewesen."

"It's crazy, of a crazy complexity, wood, roasted fruit ultra greedy, woody, acidic notes, tobacco ... One of the most complex rums I have ever tasted ... Nugget."

"Amazing Rum! One of the best ever tried. Not over aged, despite it's 35 years in Jamaica. Its an impressive and emotional rum. Beautiful, round, creamy, the alcohol is super well integrated. "

"Jedna z nejkomolexnějších jamajek, co jsem kdy pil. Ve vulni bych jamajku rozhodně netypnul. Je to cítít silně dřevem, což je ale vzhledem ke stáří pochopitelné. V chuti je to krásně kulatá záležitost, nádherně integrovaný alkohol s extrémně dlouhým koncem, který je bohužel hodně hořký."

"Too extreme"

"Alcohol very well integrated for 74.8%, borderline bitterness from the wood."

"Matter!"

"Soo strong, soo full, Clarendon profile in every aspect. (Clarendon is just not my best)"