Damoiseau 3 year Rhum Vieux Agricole

Taste of dried grapes. Very strong alcohol afterburn

Nose: Grassy, herbal, white sugar, faint burnt sugar, ash. Palate: An arrival almost like a fino sherry, coupled with a funky hogo. Light and elegant in character. A restrained, thin mouthfeel. In the background there are dried fruit flavours, but they are very subtle. Finish: Medium. Fresh cane juice, chlorophyll, flinty and with a slightly anise character. A smooth and herbacious rum but definitely one that's only for agricole fans. The grassy cane presence is barely tempered by 3 years in oak and whether you would describe this as "fresh and vibrant" or just plain "juvenile" would be a matter of personal taste. It's enjoyable as a slightly austere sipping rum and comes into its own as a hot climate aperitif. It mixes well and makes a very refreshing ti punch, in fact it combines very well with citrus flavours in any context. Enjoyable, but not the finest rhum agricole by any means, and a bit on the expensive side for what it is. "Above Average" : 80/100 (3 stars)