239efe80-86ad-11ed-af42-8f72bd4dd406Martinique Le Galion Alambic
Alambic Le Galion Rare Single Cask Rum 2002 70cl bottle
Rum Agricole · 5 years · 45%

Alambic Le Galion Rare Single Cask Rum 2002

6.9/10 14 community reviews ↓

A youngervice bell pepper, honey and grapes make this one interesting one Le Galion agricole, but the reduews's, watered--down palate is the sticking point — several tasters call it "too thin" and wish for higher proof. There's a Savanna Grand Arôme kinship in the fermmented y, salty--olive funk, yet at 45% it thins out and the finish fades fast. Good in cola; underwhelming as a neat sipper.

The community says
  • Grassy cane funk
  • Thin body
  • Fades fast
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How does Alambic Le Galion Rare Single Cask Rum 2002 taste?

Aggregated from 14 community reviews.

Grassy Martinique funk, let down by thin body Divisive: fans of Martinique funk find it interesting and drinkable, but many call it thin and watered-down, agreeing more proof would have made it.

Perfect for

Martinique agricole and Savanna funk fans

Less suitable for

anyone wanting a full, bold body

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64% rate it between 6 and 8. 10 selected write-ups from 14 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.

Review by Johannes

Johannes
Oct 20242,838 reviewsGermany
7.8/10

Zwar etwas dünn, aber geschmacklich sehr spannend und gut! Typischer Galion Profil, das in der Verdünnung schon fast Richtung Savanna geht.

Review by Jakob

Jakob
Sep 20241,429 reviewsSwitzerland
7.7/10

Blind mit viel Nähe zu Savanna Grand Arômes, was aber natürlich auch bestens zum Le Galion Profil passt. Hier funktioniert auch die Reduktion, kommt für mich zwar nicht ganz an den schier unglaublichen Preisleistungskracher RX6593, trotzdem ein prima Release. Bleibt nur zu rätseln „Was wäre wenn…“ hier noch etwas mehr Prozente beibehalten worden wären…? Wir dürfen in Fantasien schwelgen.

Review by Bavarian Rum Lover

Bavarian Rum Lover
Bavarian Rum Lover
Mar 202343 reviewsGermany
7.5/10

Netter, unkompliziert trinkbarer Galion. Leider ist der reduzierte Alkoholgehalt dafür verantwortlich, dass sich das Aroma und Geschmack nicht intensiv genug durchsetzen. Bei 53% plus würde die Abfüllung locker die 80er Punktmarke überspringen, da alle Martinique typischen Trademarks vorhanden sind.

Review by SaibotZtar

SaibotZtar
Aug 2024518 reviewsGermany
7.1/10

Vielen Johannes für diese Blind Tasting. #No2 Diese Süßlich weiche Nase erinnert mich etwas an "Courcelles" Vanille, Veilchen Kandierte Früchte ... geil !! Am Gaumen fällt er dann deutlich etwas ab ... ähnlich der Nase nur etwas Flach hier fehlt der ABV ganz deutlich... würde auf max. 45% und 4-6y tippen.

Review by Mirco

Mirco
Dec 2024558 reviewsSwitzerland
6.8/10

Johannes Bild Tasting. Besten Dank für diese Gelegenheit! 😊 Die Galions haben durchaus geschmackliche Parallelen zu einem Savann Grand Arome. So auch hier der Fall, minimal. Mehr ABV wäre bestimmt toll gewesen und hätte dem Rum etwas mehr Komplexität verliehen.

Review by DomM

DomM
Nov 2024910 reviewsGermany
6.8/10

Blind Tasting #2: first sensation: citrus fruits/marmelade. With some time to breath I also get roasted bell peppers. Interesting. On the palate: honey and woodiness. Some grapes akin to a sweeter white wine. Cheers, Johannes for the set - was a blast to taste.

Review by Leo Krüper

Leo Krüper
Nov 2024882 reviewsGermany
6.0/10

Sehr fleischig und rauchig. Dazu irgendwie nicht ausgewogen.

Review by Thunderbird

Thunderbird
Aug 20241,251 reviewsGermany
5.9/10

Jobannes Blind-Tasting Rum Nr. 2 : Der sagt mir überhaupt nicht zu. Hier ist ein Aroma was ich als harzig-sauer-fruchtig und künstlich bezeichne. Das begleitet einen von der Nase, Gaumen bis zum Abgang. So richtig kann ich den Rum nicht zuordnen. Ich tippe mal auf einen Clairin. Edit: da habe ich ja voll daneben gelegen

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Details about Alambic Le Galion Rare Single Cask Rum 2002

A Rhum Agricole from Martinique, bottled by Alambic, at 45%.

CountryMartinique
DistilleryLe Galion
BottlerAlambic
CategoryRhum Agricole
ABV45%
Volume70cl
Age5 years
Vintage2002

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About the Le Galion distillery

The Le Galion distillery is located in Martinique. Rums from Le Galion have been reviewed 809 times with an average of 8.1/10.

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