CoR Clarendon Jamaica No. 16 1995
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For seasoned enthusiasts only: a 29‑year Clarendon at 61.5% that rewards patience with waves of tropical fruit, menthol freshness and serious oak. RumX members compare it to top EMBs and even TDL, mostly as a slow, contemplative sipper.
- Huge tropical fruit
- Menthol freshness
- Balanced old oak
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How does CoR Clarendon Jamaica No. 16 1995 taste?
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World‑class, dry, menthol‑tropical Clarendon For seasoned enthusiasts only: a 29‑year Clarendon at 61.5% that rewards patience with waves of tropical fruit, menthol freshness and serious oak. RumX members compare it to top EMBs and even TDL, mostly as a slow, contemplative sipper.
Seasoned Jamaican fans who love long‑aged, cask‑strength EMB with intense tropical fruit, mint/menthol notes and assertive but balanced oak in a very dry, serious style.
Beginners, anyone sensitive to high ABV or heavy tannins, and drinkers who prefer sweet, soft, easygoing rums over dry, structured, oak‑driven profiles.
How is CoR Clarendon Jamaica No. 16 1995 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict , 9.0 lands squarely in the "Excellent" band. 97% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Based on 42 ratings
Review by Mirco
Ripe Clarendon from the strong 1995 vintage with a classic profile. On the nose, ripe fruit, peach, along with mint/menthol, black tea, wood, and a warm spice note. On the palate, dense and balanced with dark fruit, dry oak, spice, and a fine, slightly bitter structure that holds well. Feels clearly matured and serious, without being overly funky. No standout highs, but a very clean, coherent bottling with depth and good balance.
Review by cigares
Un rhum gouté au GRF en 2025. Un nez de fruits compotés et trop mûrs, intense et plein avec du bois bien intégré et une touche de menthol rafraîchissant. La bouche est ample et riche, des fruits tropicaux trop mûrs équilibrés grâce au menthol. La finale est toujours bien fruitée, puis les fruits diminuent et le bois se fait plus sentir. Un très beau Clarendon.
Review by DomM
The additional time in the cask added some more woodies to the EMB while simultaneously rounding off some edges wishing are common in most of the younger bottlings. The wood is in no way overwhelming but makes this one remarkably balanced and round. For me it cannot quite dethrone my 95 reference from Velier, but it is closer than others. I’m pleasantly surprised: top notch bottling.
Review by Skyfly
Fair rating: Nose exceptionally good. Palate a little weaker, but still first class! The mint is really super and harmonizes perfectly with the tropical fruits! Alcohol perfectly integrated!
Review by Basti
Richtig geniale Nase. Sehr fruchtig mit einer schönen Minz-Note. Könnte fast als sehr guter TDL durchgehen. Auch im Mund viel Frucht, etwas Pfeffer, Holz und Gewürze. Gefällt mir in Summe richtig gut. Bisher bin ich mit dem Clarendons nicht so richtig warm geworden, aber mittlerweile gefallen mir besonders die 95ee richtig gut. Ich finde auch, dass die Appleton Hearts den 95er Clarendons teilweise sehr ähnlich sind.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#5605 Enjoyed at the Colours of Rum tasting at the German Rum Fest 2025. This is a very nice and medium intense release. Very fruity with nice ABV integration ans a very long finish. The price tag is a bit high and getting one will be a challenge.
Review by Schnubbii
First impression: very tasty and smooth. Unfortunately expensive. Will have to hold its own against the Clarendon 97 from Finedrams. Many thanks to RumTaTa for the sample. Edit: RX24192 tasted together with RX16023. Both are similarly dark in color, although the Finedrams is cloudier. On the nose, the typical profile of longer matured EMBs, although the Finedrams seems a little more intense and wild to me, whereas the CoR is a little rounder and smoother. The Finedrams is a wonderful explosion of aromas on the palate with countless tropical fruits, light violets and floor wax. Can be sipped for minutes. Everlasting finish. No wonder this bottling was at the top of the 2023 awards. A phenomenal price/enjoyment ratio for the issue price. The only problem is that the bottle is almost empty and the rum is now sold out. With the CoR, the alcohol initially bites a little. However, the comparison is unfair here, as the Finedrams is almost empty. The CoR is also a firework of tropical fruits, violets and bean wax, but a little less intense, with a hint of caramel. Overall, the CoR is somewhat softer and more sedate and not as wild and boisterous as the Finedrams. The finish is also very long and beautiful here. All in all, I like the Finedrams a little better, but the CoR doesn't need to hide either. However, the price/enjoyment ratio is much better with the Finedrams.
Review by zabo
Wieder mal ein 95er Clarendon im Glas. Ich muss zugeben er ist schon gut, aber irgendwie bin ich trotzdem übersättigt von diesem Profil. Holt mich leider nicht mehr so ab. Aus der Erinnerung raus, reiht er sich aber nahtlos in die guten anderen Abfüllungen des Jahrgangs mit ein.
Review by Serge
Strong 95 EMB with the typical markers. Rather on the dark side. Nice wood with menthol and a pleasant balance with a potpourri of overripe and "gassy" tropical fruits. For me, better than the first COR bottling (edition2) and from memory in the same league as the second 95 EMB bottling from COR (edition10) ... delicious.
Review by TheJona'Spirits
Dégustation WLP 2025. 👃 Quels arômes ! Une grande concentration de fruits tropicaux en tout genre nappés d'un boisé enveloppant et vibrant. Le fût et les tanins s'expriment, vanille, épices et très jolies notes mentholées. 😋 Quelle puissance du fût ! L'éclat du bois rencontre la vivacité des fruits tropicaux mûrs et sucrés. Une véritable corbeille de fruits ensoleillés. À cela s'ajoute une fraîcheur mentholée, de l'eucalyptus, du piment, légère réglisse. ⛳ Chaude, longue, concentrée, fruitée, fraîche. 💡 Très bon Clarendon 95. Dans mes souvenirs le paradisetto de Velier et le Fine Drams lui sont supérieurs. La dégustation en salon n'a sûrement pas fait honneur à cette sélection CoR.
Review by TheRhumhoe
Une superbe mise en bouteille de Colours of Rum qui a tout pour séduire. Le nez est hyper exubérant, notamment sur cette marmelade de fruits exotiques bien mûrs allant sur la mangue, la papaye, le fruit de la passion et la pêche. On retrouve également une superbe fraîcheur sur le menthol et la menthe, des beaux épices, du cuir mais aussi un boisé et des notes rôties qui sont très bien intégrées, c’est très plaisant. Un profil olfactif équilibré, complexe et généreux. L’attaque en bouche est puissante mais très élégante. On retrouve ce vent de fraîcheur mentholée, cette corbeille de fruits exotiques mûrs décrite au nez, mais également un boisé puissant qui est parfaitement fondu dans le décor pour son âge. S’ajoutent à cela des notes rôties, du cuir et des épices plus marquées (piment). L’alcool est superbement bien intégré. Même si ce n’est pas le premier Clarendon 95 qui soit sortie, celui-ci est quand même sacrément gouleyant et complexe. La finale est vraiment superbe, très longue et sublimée par ce mélange de notes ultra fruitées, exotiques et gourmandes, mais aussi par les effluves mentholées, pimentées, boisées et fumées. Les tanins du fût s’expriment et apportent leur lot de finesse en fin de bouche. Un superbe rhum en tout point, puissant, équilibré et captivant.
Review by Nils123
Incredibly tasty and almost drinkable as it is so wonderfully fruity. A full range of tropical fruits. There are also some mint and menthol notes that complement the whole thing wonderfully. Very harmonious.
Review by Rodolphe
Another great Clarendon 95. These are my favorite Jamaicans in general. This one is really good. For more details, I'll have to try it again more quietly.
Review by TheJackDrop
Among the impressive display from our Polish friends, this Clarendon really blew everyone away, I think. A big marmalade of exotic fruits, mango, a well-melted woodiness, minty & fresh notes... a slightly spicier finish that makes it worth coming back for more. Top, even if it could prove a little boring in the long run. Lacks a bit of a twist.
Review by rbfsnow
After the RA and Velier editions, this is my new favorit EMB 1995.
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About the Clarendon distillery
The Clarendon distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Clarendon have been reviewed 5,630 times with an average of 8.2/10.
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