What happens in Lichtervelde? Rum happens, especially at Madou’s abode.
Here is how it went.
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The Lineup: 12 rums
Cartavio 12 Años – PERU
Cartavio 12 Años – PERU
Very oaky. Hot start. Sugar overcome by oak. 80 proof. SCORE: 4
Millonario XO – PERU
Millonario XO – PERU
Plenty of oak (again). Sugar more present. Blackstrap molasses. Madou’s choice. 80 proof. SCORE: 7
Zafra 21 Yrs – PANAMA
Zafra 21 Yrs – PANAMA
Banana. Fairly flat. Not hot. Not much curl. Watery. 80 proof. SCORE: 5
Clement cuvée speciale XO (rhum agricole) – MARTINIQUE
Clement cuvée speciale XO (rhum agricole) – MARTINIQUE
Ah. Island rum. Better alcohol content. Balanced finish. Proof 88. SCORE: 8
Clement single cask 9/02 (rhum agricole) – MARTINIQUE
Clement single cask 9/02 (rhum agricole) – MARTINIQUE
Super hot but fair. Best yet (after dinner). Balanced and masterful. Proof 93.6. SCORE: 9
Brugal reserve extra viejo – DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Brugal reserve extra viejo – DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Blech. Please mix with anything. Tiki level rum. H2O. Proof 76. SCORE: 2
Coruba blended Jamaica rum 18 yrs – JAMAICA
Coruba blended Jamaica rum 18 yrs – JAMAICA
Terrible nose. But not a bad rum. Banana. Proof 80. SCORE: 6
Angostura premium rum 1824 – TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO + SCOTLAND
Angostura premium rum 1824 – TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO + SCOTLAND
Nose just hurts. Central America bend at end. Odd and slightly scottish. Proof 80. SCORE: 4
Ron Barceló imperial premium blend #1861 – DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Ron Barceló imperial premium blend #1861 – DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Jasmine nose. Bitter finish. Over oaked. Sugar front. Proof 86. SCORE: 6
Hamilton St Lucian pot still aged rum 9 yrs #813-9CS – ST LUCIA (aged)
Hamilton St Lucian pot still aged rum 9 yrs #813-9CS – ST LUCIA (aged)
Varnish nose. Stagg hot. Melts. Too many esthers. Proof 122.6. SCORE: 4
Samarold rum 2004 rhum (really?) cask #5 bottle 175 – HAITI
Samarold rum 2004 rhum (really?) cask #5 bottle 175 – HAITI
Good balanced rum. Hot nose. Balanced oak. Whiskey sensibility. Lite. Proof 90. SCORE: 6
Koloa Kaua’i gold – HAWAII
Koloa Kaua’i gold – HAWAII
Armpit nose. Super flat. Yawn. Water. Proof 80. SCORE: 3
Tasting notes were kept.
The verdict is in.
Rum re-ordered by notes and including dreft
The final order:
1. Clement single cask
2. Clement cuvée
3. Millonario
4. Barceló
5. Samarold
6. Coruba
7. Zafra
8. Angostura
9. Cartavio
10. Hamilton
11. Koloa
12. Brugal
13. Dreft
Special guest rum
Special guest rum (slot 13)
Of course, we would be remiss in our NPS duties if we did not report on the shower situation. It is excellent. And madou built the shower himself! Five showerheads.
The non-plastic shower
Non-plastic shower technology system
Thanks madou!