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HSE Single Cask (MEB 2021) 2006
Sip this one neat, and give it a few drops of water — several tasters say it opens up, turning woodier spice into brighter orange and fruit. Expect dark, elegant oak, tobacco, cinnamon, cocoa and toasted nuts, with a fresh cane edge underneath. A polished aged Martinique agricole. The main gripe: a finish that runs a touch short for its age.
The community says- Balanced and complex
- Cocoa and tobacco
- Shortish finish
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How does HSE Single Cask (MEB 2021) 2006 taste?
Aggregated from 80 community reviews.
Elegant, woody aged Martinique agricole Loved as a balanced, complex aged agricole — dark oak, tobacco and cocoa over cane. Two recurring nitpicks: some want a bit more ABV, and the finish feels short for 15 years.
Fans of aged, woody Martinique agricole
People who want a long, punchy finish
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How is HSE Single Cask (MEB 2021) 2006 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.6 sits in the “Very good” band. 98% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
13% rate it between 6 and 8. 19 selected write-ups from 80 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Rodolphe
Most helpful positive review
After a quick discovery of the rumfest, we bought the bottle and had a real tasting and direct comparison with its 2003 counterpart. The nose: enchanting, a real bohneur and a perfect balance between the freshness of the cane, the fruitiness and the darker contributions of the cask. The degree is perfect, so you can dive right in without having to dab your nostrils afterwards. The 2003 was more on the barrel. On the palate: insanely greedy, super. In short, a top-notch Agricole, a model of delicacy and balance that I found even better than the 2003 precisely because it reduces the woodiness and puts even more fruit in the glass.
Review by ChristophFFM
Most helpful mixed review
Erinnert an die Destillate von Clement. Der höhere Alkoholanteil tut diesem Rum wirklich gut. Aber es fehlt ihm die Tiefe.
Review by cigares
Un rhum agricole avec une belle complexité au nez; tabac, raisins secs et chocolat au lait parmi d’autres. L’attaque en bouche est douce et suave, là aussi pas mal de complexité avec un côté végétal contrebalancé par les notes de raisins secs et de chocolat. La finale est longue, très longue, avec beaucoup d’épices, du chocolat noir et du tabac fermenté. Quelques notes de Demerara (vieux cuir) dans mon verre vide. Un rhum réellement complexe et super agréable à boire. Une réussite ! Merci Rodolphe de me l’avoir conseillé.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Wonderful balance and intense as well as dry on the palate. I like the spices and wood as well as the light chocolate and tobacco on the profile. Price to quality is very good in my mind.
Review by TheRhumhoe
Un single cask au nez absolument fabuleux. Très équilibré entre les fruits confits et tropicaux, les épices, le tabac, le cacao et la fraîcheur légèrement terreuse. La bouche suit une trame similaire, à la fois complexe et équilibrée. La finale est légèrement en deçà de ce que ce rhum offre au préalable, mais l’impression au nez et en bouche reste remarquable. Un très bon Millésime 2006.
Review by Tim
Sehr gutes Zeug, HSE als Single Cask auf hohem Niveau. Sehr intensiv und komplex trotz nur 48%. Runder Mix aus dunklen Aromen sowie Gewürzen, viel Holz und verschiedenen gelben und grünen Früchten (Ester?!). Im Vergleich zum MEB2019 ist die Nase weniger holzig, aber dafür fruchtiger. Im Abgang extrem nussig und röstig, was mehr sehr gefällt.
Review by Timo Groeger
Ein echt toller Rum, kommt auch wie ein "dunkler" Rum rüber. In der Nase sehr holzig, aber auch würzig. Etwas Kakao ist auch erkennbar. Am Gaumen dann auch sehr "dunkel". Holz, Kakao und (dunkle) Schokolade sind hier erkennbar.
Review by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
Hmm, sehr schön holzig, Orange, rote, vielleicht eher schwarze Johannisbeere. Nee, ein New Grove ist das nicht. Ein Saint Lucia vielleicht? Auf Agricole kam ich erst sehr spät, aber dann mit Bestimmtheit. Les Ephemeres No. 7? Auflösung: Ui, toller HSE, der die gewohnte hohe Qualität abliefert.
Review by Vincent D
Un nez très agricole avec un boisé bien présent. De la vanille également. Des agrumes aussi. Des fruits discrets. Une note de tabac. En bouche, le boisé est très élégant. Il accompagne les mêmes éléments que l'on avait au nez. C'est vraiment très bon. Ca a une belle longueur et ça se termine sur une délicate amertume. Très bon. Un grand merci à Rodolphe pour le sample.
Review by Mike H.
I sampled this rum this afternoon and was very surprised by it. This rum is right up my alley, beautiful woody notes, tobacco and some fruit with a slightly dry finish. I might buy a bottle in the future.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Sehr sehr leckerer und spannender Agricole. Trotz des eher niedrigen Alkoholgehalts sehr intensiv, aromatisch, komplex und vollmundig. Sauerkirsche, Aprikose & Honigmelone treffen auf dunkle Schokolade, Pekannüsse, Zimt und Kakao. Das bourbon Fass kommt hier ebenfalls gut zur Geltung, ist aber nicht zu dominant. Sehr elegant und ausgewogen. Positiv überrascht! 2006 ist und bleibt einfach ein top Jahrgang für agricole! 🥂
Review by Filip Šikula
Well, that was really good. Really first-class agricole. A colplex nose that offers everything from floral notes, tobacco, tea and chocolate. The taste is no less interesting. On the contrary. Fruit, wood, tobacco, all perfectly balanced.
Review by Insta: spiritofbernard 🇫🇷
Lors des salons dès que je passe chez HSE je trouve ça trop sur le bois et mon palais sature. J’ai profité de ce Noël pour en ouvrir une, en ayant bu seulement du vin avant et quelle quille. Superbe équilibre bois, fruit empyreumatique et une réduction aux petits oignons.
Review by Benoit Mahe
Dans la lignée des précédents single casks, ça fonctionne bien sur le profil classique HSE.
Review by Rene Pfeiffer
Sehr intensiv und lecker. Am Gaumen ist der Alkohol aber nicht perfekt eingebunden. Da war der 2003er besser.
Review by Felix Reiber
Wow, das ist soweit ich weiß der beste Agricole, welchen ich bisher verkosten durfte. Die Nase ist wunderbar fruchtig und harmonisch. Gewürze, Fasseinfluss, frische Töne, Früchte und Leder - es fehlt an nichts. Am Gaumen wurde ich dann vollends überzeugt. Wahnsinnig geniale, honigartige Süße, übergehend in Gewürznelke, Zimt und Leder. Dann Muskatnuss, Tabak, dunkle Schokolade und viele kandierte Früchte. Eine wundervolle, cremige Textur durch die angenehme Trinkstärke. Der wirklich lange Abgang ist ebenso komplex und überzeugt mit vielen Gewürzen, Fasseinfluss, Holz, Muskatnuss, Rosinen und nussigen Tönen. Mit Kakao, Tabak und Schwarztee klingt er aus und die Agricolenoten halten sich noch lange im Mund. Sehr, sehr lecker und angenehm zu trinken. Danke an @Tim für das Sample 🙂
Review by Maxime Clr 🇫🇷
Superb nose and a palate with cocoa and red fruit on the finish, a very fine bottle. Lacks length however, which won't make this bottle an exceptional keel.
Review by John Coffey
Un profil HSE très équilibré.. Tout ce que l'on aime d'un agricole.. Tout serait parfait s'il y avait plus de longueur.. Mais très fruité..
Review by Buddudharma
Beautiful, classic Agricole profile with cherry, wood, spices and some sweetness, very harmonious overall. Nevertheless, the low ABV bothers me a little...
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Details about HSE Single Cask (MEB 2021) 2006
A Rhum Agricole AOC from Martinique, distilled by Distillerie du Simon, at 47,8%.
Community purchases
138 bottles logged by 115 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
9% opened, 7 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for HSE Single Cask (MEB 2021) 2006?
Community paid 80–135 €.
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138 purchased · 81 tasted · 50 wishlist · as of
About the Distillerie du Simon distillery
The Distillerie du Simon distillery is located in Martinique. Rums from Distillerie du Simon have been reviewed 5,004 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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