Damoiseau Millésime 2007

Damoiseau Millésime 2007, 10 YO, 42 %

The Damoiseau distillery is located on the island Grande-Terre in Guadeloupe. This 2007 vintage has been matured for 10 years in ex-bourbon casks.

This is a rhum agricole, so made using the sugarcane juice. It is labelled rhum vieux, which simply means it is older than three years.

The Damoiseau Millésime 2007 goes on sale in Norway tomorrow at NOK 900 (13564201).

Nose: Cool with lots of demerara sugar. Spearmint and eucalyptus. Hint of mint and tropical fruits.

Taste: Medium to full bodied. White pepper, toasted oak. Dark caramel. Demerara sugar again.

Finish: Medium to long finish. Remains fruity with hints of oak. Hint of mint in the end.

Comment: A very fine rum!

Score 88/100

Sláinte!
-Thomas