Maison La Mauny Le Nouveau Monde 12yr 41%

"This Agricole reminds me very much of the older Agricoles from Saint James with approx. 45% ABV. The aromas of light spice and woodiness, as well as leather, are almost identical. And I like that very much! A successful bottling, but just a little too expensive in comparison"

"8,7:On the nose, the first impression we get, is an agricole rhum, that's dry, a bit astringent, with red fruits as grapes, raspberries... and herbal with tea notes. The next layer is woody/roasted with dried fruits, prunes, medicinal(metallic and smoky), toasted notes and milk chocolate. The rhum becomes spicy, is now fresh, flowery and round, elegant. When we air it, the touch of orange peel joins the game and caramelized candied nuts, vanilla and a pinch of cinammon. Tropical fruits are mildly present with passion fruit... Rich and complex rhum. 8,7:On the palate, round, syrupy, quite sweet and balanced rhum is waiting, first with spicy/pepper and dry attack, a bit waxy, with banana, tea, grass, cocoa, leather. . Agricole with medicinal notes are quite noticable. Prunes are juicy, the wood is toasted, roasted and caramelized with toffee, warm...and a touch of bitterness. Very complex. 8,4:The finish is long and dry, some spiciness is here, dominated with dried, tropical fruits, medicinal, nicely balanced with toasted, roasted palate, chocolate, caramel, vanilla and tobacco..."

"Very agricultural nose. Dominant woodiness, citrus zest, oak. Light prunes. The alcohol seems light, too. On the palate, everything explodes at once. Wood, cooked, zest, pepper. Very delicate and balanced. I only had two small cl in my glass. I think I'd need more to explore this rum further. Medium-long finish on which leather finally gives way to delicate vanilla. Superb. Beautiful intensity for a rum with such a light ABV."

"Nice gentle agricole with dark, earthy & chocolate notes paired with typical grassiness and wood. Yummy palate and well integrated with some wood spices towards the end. Nothing overly exciting, but good sipper and entry to agricoles."

"Edit: unfortunately the first bottle is now empty. But nothing has changed in my opinion, I think it's a great rum for beginners as well as for nerds. For the low ABV, what it delivers is in a class of its own. For me, it's one of the highlights of this range, and I'm really glad that I got myself a second bottle. I always enjoy drinking it now and again."

"Very good Agricole for beginners."

"Voilà un rhum tout en rondeur et en gourmandise. Se boit et s'apprécie très facilement. Finale sèche."