The Rum Mercenary & Kintra Clarendon Sample X The Clarendon Distillery

Complex, bold, with harsh alcoholic bite.

Complex ester-driven nose
Rich tropical and woody notes
Warm, lengthy finish
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This limited Clarendon rum boasts a complex nose of esters and tropical fruit, transitioning to a peppery, woody palate. Users appreciate its uniqueness but note harsh alcohol and strong bitterness.

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    How does this rum taste?

    The "Sample X The Clarendon Distillery" is a 14-year-old rum from Jamaica, distilled in 2006 and bottled by The Rum Mercenary & Kintra. Crafted at Clarendon Distillery with a pot still, this limited edition variant (only 283 bottles) is a testament to traditional Jamaican rum making. Bottled at a robust 63.2% ABV, it radiates an intriguing nose of glue, funky esters, and tropical fruits. On the palate, users report peppery and woody notes, finishing dry and nutty. The rum is praised for its complex profile but critiqued for its harsh alcohol integration and pronounced bitter and woody aftertaste. Despite mixed reviews, it showcases the classic Clarendon character enjoyed by enthusiasts of bold Jamaican rums.

    Aroma

    Glue Funky Apricot Yellow fruits

    Taste

    Peppery Overripe Woody Dry

    How is this rum rated?

    8.0/10 37 reviews

    Overall more on the harsh side. Typical notes of herbs and some fruits.

    Quite rough on the palate.

    Pretty good rum and a nice surprise. Wood and fruit from nose to finish with some added spiciness. The funk and ester is very present and nice. There is a hint of nuts, licorice and menthol in the back. I love the warm finish it has.

    Typical Clarendon blend of moderate esters and a hoppy, bitter spiciness - this one is esp. very much on the menthol and herbal side in the mouth. In addition, strong roasted aromas that also float around happily in the bottle. I would classify the pith more with the EMB than MMW. If it Jamaica but no high-ester rum should be, this is currently the everyday bottle in the cupboard. Alcohol integration could be a little better, but is also still quite young. Beautiful rum!

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Brand
    Sample X
    RumX ID
    RX9860
    ABV
    63,2%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    2006
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    14 years 10mo
    No. of bottles
    283
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <100€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    The Rum Mercenary & Kintra • Clarendon 2006 &nbsp; 14yr &nbsp; 63,2% Sample X The Clarendon Distillery

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    About the Clarendon distillery

    The Clarendon distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Clarendon have been reviewed 4,911 times with an average of 8.2/10.

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