Velier Beenleigh Fine Australian Rum 2015 5yr 59%

"This is a wonderful rum especially thinking about the price tag. I like that the spices are present from nose to finish. The spices are topped by fruits and light wood notes. There is a light floral and roasted not in there as well. It was sold out pretty fast and I understand why."

"VSGB 😘Nose: after the first alcoholic sharpness has faded, this Beenleigh comes across as fresh and fruity as usual. Foremost I find juicy pear and green apple, maybe some grape. In addition, fresh lime. Behind that, a full vanilla note. A lovely floral rose scent follows and slightly milk chocolate at the back. Palate: also fruity, but much more tart than on the nose. Pear comes in briefly, then bitter grapefruit and lemon zest predominate. I find a touch of clove and something metallic towards copper. In the finish slightly bitter and then again the, for me typical, Beenleigh pear.Solid drop, for me a bit too tart on the palate."

"Cactus juice and pear juice. Apple and pear in nose and taste. Could also pass for a fruit schnapps. Not my cup of tea."

"Der jüngste der 3 Veliers. Und wirklich, wirklich kein guter Rum. Neutralalkohol mit wässriger, dumpf bitterer Note. Vielleicht liegt es an der Wüstenlagerung oder an mir, aber ich finde hier nichts, was mich den Rum nur ansatzweise wiedertrinken lassen wollen würde."

"Three years later sine last tasting. Yummy this is still relly good."

"Initially pretty unexciting, but leave it to breathe for 30 minutes and the boring calvados aromas subside and get replaced by beautiful flowery notes and a unique popcorn sweetness. The taste is very black tea forward. Sparse on fruits, but strong on flowers and vanilla. All the way to a minty finish with a light anise undertone. Smell the glass after finishing to find renewed popcorn and spice, as well as a surprising cola note."

"Tasted together with the Velier Beenleigh 2006. I still like the 2006 a little better. The 2015 is clearly more floral on the nose, while the 2006 has notes that remind me of Calvados."

"Zweite Verkostung: Unverändert gut, heute ist mir in Geruch und Geschmack eine Ähnlichkeit mit im Eichenfass gereiftem Grappa aufgefallen. Alkohol ist mäßig gut eingebunden. ----- In der Nase schön fruchtig und intensiv. Der erste Eindruck im Mund ist Obstler (Williamsbirne), aber dann kommen die Zitrusfrüchte und dann die Würze. Die Würze setzt sich im Abgang fort und wird von Fassaromen ergänzt. Die Fassaromen bleiben sehr lange und dann blitzt nochmal Frucht (Birne) auf. Sehr interessanter Rum mit schönen fließenden Übergängen. Gefällt mir!"

"Very surprising.a strange nose, stuck very present, a little spice, wood and some fruit. In mouth it is a floral explosion on the other hand. Superb, with a power, a little pepper and fruit that underlines that. A very present rose and that doesn't let you go any more. Beautiful finish, long, powerful and always with these notes of roses."

"Un rhum excessivement floral. Pas mon truc. "

"Very fruity (apple, and especially pear) and floral on the nose. Then some chemistry and then spices (licorice and especially juniper). I like it very much. Chemistry and pear in the mouth. Crisp, alcohol well integrated. Nice nose, interesting this dominance of pears. The palate is only moderately pleasing."