a9da6080-1ab1-11f0-9b7a-e51992bfda87Marie Galante Bielle Swell de Spirits
Swell de Spirits Bielle Swell & Co. #19 Gaston for Passion Rhums Bielle 2014 50cl bottle
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Rum Agricole · 11 years · 53,5%

Swell de Spirits Bielle Swell & Co. #19 Gaston for Passion Rhums Bielle 2014

Menthol and licorice run right through this one — an unusually fresh, minty aged agricole with cane, floral notes and yellow fruit (apricot, plum) sitting on dark chocolate. Several tasters flag a cognac-cask influence and a spicy, peppery finish. At 53.5% the alcohol reads well integrated, though it wants 30 minutes of air. A couple of Bielle regulars found it fruitier and less classic than expected.

The community says
  • Fresh mint & licorice
  • Well-integrated 53%
  • Needs long aeration
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How does Swell de Spirits Bielle Swell & Co. #19 Gaston for Passion Rhums Bielle 2014 taste?

Aggregated from 13 community reviews.

Fresh, minty aged agricole with fruit and chocolate Well-liked as a fresh, minty take on aged Bielle — balanced and easy-drinking. A few longtime fans wanted more of the classic agricole backbone, which surfaces late.

Perfect for

aged agricole fans who like fresh, minty profiles

Less suitable for

purists wanting a textbook grassy Bielle

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What does the community say?

31% rate it between 6 and 8. 9 selected write-ups from 13 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.

Review by TheJona'Spirits

Most helpful positive review

TheJona'Spirits
Nov 2025225 reviewsFrance
8.4/10

Dégustation au RF 2025. 👃 Pleins d'agrumes frais mais aussi sous forme de zestes, jolies épices douces, vanille, canne gorgée de soleil, menthe légère. 😋 Sur les fruits jaunes encore sur l'arbre (pêche, abricot, prune), vanille, fraîcheur mentholée, pâtisseries grasses et savoureuses. ⛳ Fraîcheur de la canne vieillie, amertume du bois présent, réglisse en bâtonnets, épices.

Review by Thunderbird

Most helpful mixed review

Thunderbird
Dec 20251,251 reviewsGermany
7.8/10

Dieser Bielle ist für mich nicht so die klassische Abfüllung. Zu sehr sind die Nuss- und Fruchtaromen im Vordergrund. Der eigentliche Agricolevibe kommt erst ganz spät im Abgang zum Ausdruck. Der Alkohol ist recht präsent, nach ca. 30 Minuten im Glas ist er etwas milder

Review by zabo

zabo
Dec 20251,503 reviewsGermany
8.2/10

Im Vergleich die zwei neuen Bielle von Swell. Nach meiner Meinung nach beide solide Abfüllungen, die mich aber beide nicht vom Hocker reißen (Bin ja auch nicht der große Agricole Fan) der #20 hat aber ein wenig die Nase vorn.

Review by Joachim Guger

Joachim Guger
Jan 2026457 reviewsAustria
8.1/10

Schönes Gold. 🏅⚜️⚱️ Lack, Lösungsmittel, etwas Kuchen, etwas Zitrus. Kräftig, ausgewogen, gut geschmolzen. Mit der Zeit (30 Minuten plus) floraler, blumiger. Sehr vollmundig, kräftig, pfeffrig. Langer pfeffriger Abgang. Naja, nicht schlecht, aber von Swell als auch Bielle erwartet man sich halt mehr.

Review by TheJackDrop

TheJackDrop
Apr 2025898 reviewsFrance
8.5/10

Pas très objectif comme avis, mais voici mon impression détaillée (bouteille malheureusement vide dès le samedi soir, pas de photo dédiée) : N : canne, fraicheur, menthol, réglisse. Gourmand, frangipane, chocolat au lait, vanille. B : texture riche & huileuse, menthol, réglisse, boisé type cognac > fruits jaune, abricot, prune. Sur un lit de chocolat noir. F : longueur moyenne, bois blanc, réglisse.

Review by Vincent D

Vincent D
Apr 2025648 reviewsFrance
8.3/10

Goûté lors du RhumFest Paris 2025. Encore un Bielle embouteillé par Swell. Celui-ci a un profil étonnant pour cette distillerie. Un côté pâtissier connu mais aussi. des notes très fraîches, de réglisse et de menthol. Alcool bien intégré. Très cool.

Review by Felix Reiber

Felix Reiber
Apr 202699 reviewsGermany
8.4/10

Sehr leckerer und fruchtiger Bielle von Swell de Spirits. In der Nase habe ich Zuckerrohr, Holz, frische, florale Aromen, fruchtige Noten von Zitrusfrüchten und Orangenschale, sowie Minze, Konfekt und Milchschokolade. Piment und Pfeffer sorgen für eine würzige Komponente. Am Gaumen kommt neben Menthol und Lakritze eine schöne Süße durch. Florale Aromen, dunkle Schokolade, Vanille, Konfekt, Aprikose, Pflaume, gelbe Früchte, Zuckerrohr und Agricole sorgen für ein schönes Geschmacksbild, welches für einen Agricole sogar recht fruchtig ist. Der mittellange Abgang ist würzig und holzig mit Noten von Zuckerrohr, Lakritze, würzigem Holz, frischen Anklängen, gelben Früchten, Zitrusfrüchten, Pfeffer und Tee. Ich finde ihn recht angenehm zu trinken und die 53 % stehen ihm gut. Danke an @BananaJoe für das gute Sample 😀

Review by F.L.O.

F.L.O.
Dec 2025305 reviewsGermany
8.4/10

Und noch ein gelagerter Agricole, der leicht nussig schmeckt. Aber die floralen Noten komme klar durch. Deutlich geschmeidiger als 23923, obwohl jünger. Sehr guter Rum, auch wenn nicht ganz so leistungsstark wie 23923.

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Details about Swell de Spirits Bielle Swell & Co. #19 Gaston for Passion Rhums Bielle 2014

A Rhum Agricole from Marie Galante, bottled by Swell de Spirits, at 53,5%.

DistilleryBielle
CategoryRhum Agricole
ABV53,5%
Volume50cl
Age11 years
Vintage2014
Bottled2025
Cask no.#71
Limited edition110 bottles

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What did the community pay for Swell de Spirits Bielle Swell & Co. #19 Gaston for Passion Rhums Bielle 2014?

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About the Bielle distillery

The Bielle distillery is located in Marie Galante. Rums from Bielle have been reviewed 4,431 times with an average of 8.4/10.

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