V&B Clément Small Batch (Sélection par V&B) 2020
Dark for a 3-year-old, with a woody, spicy core — toasted oak, nuts, dark chocolate and coffee, laced through with the grassy sugarcane you expect from Martinique agricole. It stays dry despite the bourbon barrel, and at 57% it speaks loudly but stays composed. One taster called it "pur agri martiniquais," and that's the draw. Not a smooth crowd-pleaser, but a characterful cask-strength pour.
The community says- Dry woody spice
- Great for a 3yr
- But: Hot at 57%
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How does V&B Clément Small Batch (Sélection par V&B) 2020 taste?
Aggregated from 13 community reviews.
Dry, woody cask-strength Martinique agricole Members are genuinely impressed for a 3-year — dry, spicy and wood-forward, praised as strong value for a Martinique cask-strength. The full proof and dryness aren't for everyone.
agricole fans wanting dry cask-strength character
anyone chasing soft, sweet, easy pours
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What does the community say?
85% rate it 8 or higher. 6 selected write-ups from 13 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Johannes
Most helpful positive review
Schöne Würze verbunden mit Holz, Nuss und Schokolade.
Review by Fasen
Most helpful mixed review
Tout d'abord, je tiens à dire que c'est un rapport qualité-prix vraiment intéressant. Félicitations à V&B pour cela, car on sait à quel point il est compliqué de trouver un brut de fût martiniquais à ce prix aujourd'hui. Ce qui domine dans ce rhum, c'est le bois. Il reste sec malgré un fût de bourbon, offrant des notes toastées, des épices douces ( vanille / gingembre / cannelle ), ainsi que de jolis fruits secs ( raisin / pruneaux ) et tropicaux ( coco / mangue ), avec une pointe de mirabelle bien mûre. Ajoute à cela une du grillé, du chocolat et du café, qui évoluent ensuite vers des touches végétales (herbacé / canne / tabac ), le tout souligné par une petite gourmandise ( sucre brun / caramel / crème brûlée / Noix ). Une très belle quille à un prix vraiment intéressant. Se marie très bien avec un cigare.
Review by Martin Švojgr
What? This is three-year-old rum? That brutal dark color? I sniff and the smell immediately takes me back to the botanical gardens around Clemán. The smell and the subsequent taste is quite typical. Beautiful full spiciness, nuts, chocolate and wood. Of course the ubiquitous agricole grassiness, turning the flavour slightly sour towards the end. This is a real hit for me!
Review by Morgan Garet
The nose is a delight The mouth is a delight Pure agri martiniquais👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
Review by LesTontonsMaltés
☀️ Clement by @vandb_officiel ☀️ ▪️ Salut les copains copines! Je vais vous parler du rhum que j’ai choisit pour « THE » événement!! Mon pote m’a dit : “ramène un bon Clément pour le mariage.” J’ai dit : “ok frérot, tu vas voir.” Direction @vandb_bretigny et bim, je tombe sur cette petite pépite : Clément Small Batch 2020 – Sélection V&B. Étiquette classe, jus prometteur, et surtout… gros potentiel à faire tourner les têtes (et les verres). ▪️ 3 ans de vieillissement en fût de chêne américain, la couleur est incroyable 🔥 👃 Au nez, c’est profond, doucement herbacée et fumé, avec une belle vibe fruits très mûres! Tu sens que c’est pas là pour rigoler : y a du bois, de l’intensité, un p’tit côté “je porte un costume trois pièces mais j’ai des tatouages cachés”. 👄 En bouche, c’est ample, riche, ça parle fort mais bien. T’as un côté beurré à fond, du café aussi un soupçon de cuir, et toujours ces fruits confits qui traînent dans un coin. Un rhum qui s’assume, qui prend de la place, mais avec élégance. Un peu comme le DJ de la soirée, mais sans les remix douteux. ▪️ Validé par le marié, les témoins et même tonton Manu (qui d’habitude boit que du Ricard). Si ça c’est pas un gage de qualité… ▪️ C’est pas un rhum consensuel, mais c’est exactement pour ça qu’il est parfait pour célébrer un amour qui l’est pas non plus : unique, sincère, un peu fou, mais incroyablement bon. ▪️ Note post-mariage : La bouteille a pas survécu à la soirée. Le couple, si. C’est tout ce qu’on voulait
Review by Benoit CHATEL
Great success for a 3-year-old
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Details about V&B Clément Small Batch (Sélection par V&B) 2020
A Rhum Agricole AOC from Martinique, bottled by V&B, at 57%.
Community purchases
13 bottles logged by 9 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
46% opened, 2 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for V&B Clément Small Batch (Sélection par V&B) 2020?
Community paid 20–52 €.
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