Bellevue Rum Artesanal Guadeloupe SFGB 1998 24yr 59,4%

RX12189 Very good Column Still Rum Single Cask 302 bottles <250€

“Distinctive citrus and herbal rum experience.”

The Rum Artesanal Guadeloupe SFGB is an intriguing limited edition rum from the Bellevue distillery in Guadeloupe. Distilled in 1998 and aged for 24 years, this rum presents an unusual profile dominated by vibrant citrus notes, complemented by anise and a woody undertone. The taste is notably citrus-forward, with hints of black tea and oak, showcasing its complexity. While some reviewers adore its unique character, others find it challenging due to its bold citrus and herbal nuances. With a high ABV of 59.4% and limited to just 302 bottles, it’s a specialty for dedicated rum enthusiasts seeking an atypical rum experience in RumX's marketplace alongside reviews.

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Highlights

Vibrant citrus notes
Complex flavor profile
Well-integrated alcohol

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How does this rum taste?

This unique 24-year-old rum from Guadeloupe intrigues with prominent citrus and herbal notes, coupled with woody nuances. It's a divisive yet fascinating profile.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Fresh Anise Lemon peel Woody Citrus Orange peel

Taste

Citrus Black tea Oak Woody Intense Tobacco

Finish

Oak Spice Woody Tobacco Menthol Grapefruit

Community reviews

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Jakob

21 January 2023

8.2/10

“Already in the nose waits a very own green note, reminiscent of tart herbs and unripe vegetables. On the palate more balanced, tea, wood, fennel, spices - thereby overall extremely dry and thus rather on the tart side. Even if the Bellevue DNA remains recognizable, it is a rather unusual representative of the 98 batch with a clear impact on the herbaceous-green side.”

Aroma

Lemon peel Fennel Hay Anise Caramel

Taste

Oak Black tea Dark chocolate Espresso Citrus

Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓

9 December 2022

8.9/10

“I'm beginning to doubt myself: most of the rums I've tasted recently have been rated by me with well over 80 points. Did they really have such a high level of quality objectively? With this rum, however, I'm pretty sure and have no doubts: Yes, this is something fine! A lovely Caribbean dream. Very interesting notes already in the nose, wonderful exotic-fruity impression. I think I'll have to get another bottle.Rating: sweet.Update 2022-12-09:Yesssss, the rum just puts a smile on my face. 😊 Anise and kumquat notes dominate very nicely today. Delicious!”

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Zucker und Zeste

4 December 2022

8.7/10

“This rum is different in taste than expected. In the smell test, I could not have assigned him a clear origin. On the nose, it presents itself pleasantly fresh with strong notes of (citrus) fruit and cinnamon. The palate is dominated by berries and grapefruit, wood, leather and tobacco, but without this rum being extremely astringent. In the background, I still detect anise and tea. I rarely experience this combination. The alcohol is top integrated. The flavors remain very long and intense in the mouth. An unusual experience and thus definitely the most interesting rum of the new RA bottlings. Price: 92 euros per 0.5 liters.”

Aroma

Lemon peel Citrus Woody Anise Oak

Taste

Black tea Oak Espresso Dark chocolate Citrus

Galli33

15 July 2024

9.3/10

“One of the top 5 rums i tried on the german rum festival. Very delicious rum with all the lovely wooden, dried fruits, anise armomas paired with a nice lemon peal note. It has a clear wood note without being astringend in mouth/tongue. The alcohol is integrated very well. For me the best of all RA rums showed on the festival.”

Aroma

Fruity Woody Delicious Elegant Oak

Taste

Balanced Delicious Full bodied Intense Elegant

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RumTaTa

30 September 2022

9.0/10

“Second tasting: crass, this kumquat in the nose and on the palate!The nose is stunning! Goes easily into the medical, possibly cough syrup!? In addition, I still perceive rose oil. I don't know anything like that from 98 Bellevue (I have the Kill Devil, RX773 for comparison).On the palate I experience a crazy complexity and balance at the same time! The spices, fruit, herbs, heather honey and wood influence are all present but none predominates.The aftertaste flies unfortunately faster than I like, only a trace of cocoa and oak remains long and makes you want more.Blind I would not have guessed here on a rum! This is m.M.n. the sensation among the third RA bottlings in 2022 and for Guadeloupe/Bellevue anyway. In addition, the P / L ratio is right.”

Aroma

Citrus Mandarin Kumquat Complex Fresh

Taste

Black tea Intense Dry Full bodied Dark chocolate

crazyforgoodbooze

24 August 2024

8.6/10

“Absolut nicht mit dieser mega krassen zitrus Bombe an der Nase gerechnet! Die leicht beiläufige Anis Note ist etwas irritierend aber zum Glück nur an der Nase. Toller Guadeloupe 98 aber der Royal Cane ist besser!”

Aroma

Kumquat Anise Citrus Lemon peel Mandarin

Taste

Delicious Citrus Black tea Kumquat Marmalade

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Oliver

7 September 2022

8.5/10

“Extremely unusual rum. Great blend of citrus, wood and herbs. I like it really well!”

Aroma

Lemon peel Herbal Woody Mandarin Licorice

Taste

Black tea Full bodied Citrus Dark Intense

Johannes

2 December 2022

8.9/10

“A very good Bellevue that stands out with a nice refreshing citrus note!”

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TheRhumhoe

8 March 2023

8.9/10

“Un rhum au profil extrêmement parfumé et envoûtant. Le nez est un festival de fleurs, d’herbes aromatiques et de menthol, donnant une fraîcheur extraordinaire pour un rhum aussi vieux. Les agrumes sont également extrêmement présents. Les zestes d’orange et de citron apportent de la gourmandise et de la profondeur. Il y a également une petite note de fruits rouges qui s’estompe au fur et à mesure. Le bois et les épices se veulent plus secondaires mais se fondent bien à l’ensemble. Un nez des plus charmants et élégants. L’attaque en bouche s’effectue relativement en douceur pour le degré d’alcool. On reste sur des notes à dominante florale, herbeuse et parfumée, avec du thé noir notamment. Les épices chaudes se conjuguent très bien à l’acidité des agrumes et des fruits exotiques. On retrouve un rhum très suave, un peu épais, savoureux et très original. La finale est très longue, encore portée par les agrumes, les notes herbeuses et florales. Des notes rôties, du cuir et des épices viennent en embuscade. Un très bel exemple de rhum qui a conservé sa fraîcheur au fil des ans avec un profil des plus aromatiques. Chapeau à Rum Artesanal pour la sélection. Le rapport qualité / prix est excellent.”

Aroma

Dried fruit Red fruits Citrus Lime Woody

Taste

Thick Flowery Parfum Vegetal Herbal

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mto75

2 September 2022

8.7/10

“the new GRF bottling competes against the Nobilis Bellevue 1998. First impression at the RA: an essence from the aroma bar like on vacation this week 😁Citrus à la kumquat and star fruit, but also pine and a bit of the resin thereof. Completely different in the Nobilis, which scores with caramel, papaya and apple. On the palate, the RA comes with grapefruit, strong tea and a fair amount of barrel or tannins. The Nobilis also comes with some bitterness, but then goes more towards leather and tobacco. Conclusion: the RA is a crazy part, so not at all like other 98 Bellevues, and nothing for by the way, you have to get involved with him. Overall, however, I prefer the Nobilis.”

Aroma

Kumquat Orange peel Woody Sap

Taste

Grapefruit Black tea Barrel

Alex1981

11 February 2024

8.4/10

“Well what is this? The most unusual nose & taste I had so far in my rum journey. Tea, citrus, herbs, anis, fennel… i was about to say this is bad, but somehow it still works and brings it all together to a niceely integrated & complex result. Need to revisit it again with some more time.”

Aroma

Lemon peel Citrus Fresh Elegant Anise

Taste

Black tea Tobacco Full bodied Lemon peel Balanced

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Joachim Guger

15 April 2023

8.4/10

“Unique nose. Citrus (kumquat and tangerine) and spices (anise and caraway). All well balanced, alcohol well integrated. Very nice mouthfeel. Sparkling with nice wood ripeness. In the finish concentrated kumquat peel. Very good and interesting rum off the beaten path.”

Aroma

Kumquat Mandarin Salty Allspice Spicy

Taste

Oak Espresso Roasted Anise Maggi

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Frank

29 December 2022

8.5/10

“Many interesting bottlings come from Guadeloupe. And this one also has a lot to offer. Nose: totally spicy. Nutmeg, caraway and cardamom, plus some clove and cinnamon. Behind that, kumquat, dried orange peel, candied orange peel and lemon peel. Very close to fruit bread, now even goes towards Christstollen with powdered sugar. Crass! The wood comes out at the back, oak, very slightly smoky. 88 The palate almost repeats the nose: intensely spicy again, lots of allspice and cardamom, plus nutmeg and some clove. The whole starts a bit bitter and salty. Again, candied orange peel and lemon peel come in, and the wooden barrel at the back. Seems thereby neat dry. The palate is almost too cardamom-heavy for me. 82”

Aroma

Spicy Woody Fruity Strong Complex

Taste

Spicy Intense Bitter Salty Nutmeg

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Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

29 August 2022

8.7/10

“A lovely rum with smoky wood in the profile. Lightly dry and warm on the palate and finish with some leather and tobacco.”

Aroma

Oak Smoky Dried fruit Anise

Taste

Oak Smoky Dry Tobacco Warm

Alexander Rasch

2 August 2024

9.0/10

“A great rum that convinces me very much. The fruitiness is wonderful and intense. The citrus on the nose fresh and the candied berries on the palate come through very well. The whole is accompanied by a well balanced wood note. Am fully convinced.”

Aroma

Citrus Lemon Mandarin Polish Anise

Taste

Dried fruit Berries Woody Candied fruits Spicy

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Guadeloupe

Distillery
Bellevue

Bottler
Heinz Eggert GmbH

Brand
Rum Artesanal

RumX ID
RX12189

ABV
59,4%

Category
Column Still Rum

Vintage
1998

Cask number
#28

Mark
SFGB

Made from
Molasses

Distillation
Column Still

Age
24 years

No. of bottles
302

Bottle volume
50cl

Price range
<250€

Type of spirit
Rum

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