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Velier Nine Leaves Armagnac Cask 2018
Opinions land mostly in the middle here — people recognize the Nine Leaves signature but few are wowed. Expect that distinctive sake and plum-wine character, light wood, pepper, orange and a green vegetal edge. The Armagnac finish barely shows, and the alcohol often reads a touch hot. One taster called it "average rum at an expensive price," while a few genuinely enjoyed the glass.
The community says- Nine Leaves character
- Sake and plum notes
- Faint Armagnac finish
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How does Velier Nine Leaves Armagnac Cask 2018 taste?
Aggregated from 48 community reviews.
Sake-driven Japanese rum, faint Armagnac Divides the room: the classic sake/plum Nine Leaves DNA is here, but many find the Armagnac cask faint, the body thin and the alcohol not fully tucked in.
Nine Leaves fans and people who like sake-forward, vegetal Japanese rum
Anyone expecting a strong Armagnac finish or a rich, well-integrated sipper
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How is Velier Nine Leaves Armagnac Cask 2018 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.5 sits in the “Good” band. 85% 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?
83% rate it between 6 and 8. 15 selected write-ups from 48 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Leo Krüper
Die Mischung aus alkohlisch scharfem Sake und den dunklen Rosinennoten von Armagnac ergibt kein gutes Ergebnis
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#5717 27.09.2025 Day one of the Whisky Live 2025, which this year looks better organized/arranged inside. This one is also a try to change the original profile that in my mind didn't really pay off. Light wood and peppery profile with some fruits and some medicinal notes.
Review by Timo Groeger
Gut das ich das meiste gestern schon weggezecht habe :-) Ist jedenfalls ein heftigst pflanzliches Teil. Etwas Sake und auch Sherry sind hier allerdings auch leicht erkennbar, aber ist halt überwiegend floral.
Review by zabo
Dieser ist wohl der Beste von den neuen Nine Leaves (zumindest von den 3 die ich probiert habe) von Velier, wobei dieser meines Erachtens auch nicht wirklich gut. Ein bißchen experimentel, aber zumindest nicht in Sherry ertränkt.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Super intensive Aromatik die stark an Sake und chinesischen Pflaumenwein oder auch japanischen Umeshu erinnert. Das Armagnac finish ist hier eher subtil im Hintergrund. Grundsätzlich aber ein schönes solides Release mit der typischen Nine Leaves DNA! Alkohol könnte minimal besser integriert sein aber alles in allem ein schönes Release.
Review by TheRhumhoe
Velier continue de dévoiler son stock de Nine Leaves, mais force est de constater que le line up global laisse à désirer, surtout comparé à l’année dernière. Le nez s’inscrit dans l’esprit de la distillerie avec des notes d’alcool de riz, des notes herbacées, poivrées, vanillées et rôties qui forment ce mix aromatique si particulier. Le citron vert, les fruits secs, l’armagnac et la canne à sucre sont perceptibles et influencent positivement les narines. Cela reste sympathique sans être du grand art. La bouche n’est pas à la hauteur du nez, les arômes sont faiblards et manquent de cohérence. Le saké, l’armagnac, le côté végétal, la canne à sucre, les épices et l’orange (qui me dérange un peu ici) forment un profil peu élaboré, sans grand intérêt et dans lequel il manque de tout. L’alcool reste assez bien intégré malgré cette désuétude. La finale est à l’image de la bouche : timorée, sans grande saveur ou identité propre, c’est à la fois loufoque et déroutant. Le côté végétal accompagne le citron, le poivre et le saké, sans briller. On passe par la petite porte avec cette cuvée qui se rapproche d’avantage d’une expérimentation avec un fût exotique pour la région que d’un vrai rhum de dégustation (même si le prix fait déguster le porte-monnaie).
Review by Nils123
Much better than RX 25054, but unfortunately not a good barrel selection here either. Quite sweet and therefore somewhat one-dimensional. Does not change with water. A re-tasting will be necessary here.
Review by Oliver
Tolle Nase mit klarer Nine Leaves DNA. Am Gaumen viel Sake/Pflaumenwein, aber etwas zu biestig. Dennoch schöner Nine Leaves Rum.
Review by Djehey
Franchement pas génial... Alcool mal intégré et texture aqueuse. Quand aux arômes, plutôt fruits du verger avec un côté végétal et piquant au nez comme en bouche. Il reste claire pour 7 ans. Je perçois assez peu la finition armagnac. Final courte.
Review by ArminK
Leider nicht mein Fall, ist im Geschmack aber besser als in der Nase.
Review by Johannes
Nice Nine Leaves profile, but alcohol could be better integrated. A little too young for me.
Review by Rhum Mirror 🇧🇪
Cette année, j’ai pu déguster toute la lineup, et… malheureusement, ce n’est pas mieux. Les rhums sont plus jeunes (2017 à 2020) et, globalement, encore moins convaincants. La série mise surtout sur les finishes : 2020 Sherry Pedro Ximénez – 60 % et 59 % 2018 Spanish Oak – 59 % 2018 Armagnac Cask – 59 % 2017 Red Wine Cask – 60 % S’il fallait en sauver un, ce serait le 2018 Spanish Oak : une finale dense, corsée, avec cette impression de “mâcher un bâton de réglisse”. Intéressant, sans être transcendant. On sent clairement que cette gamme reste expérimentale, en quête d’un équilibre entre la base et le type de vieillissement. Mais pour l’instant, je dois l’avouer : je ne suis pas le public visé. Des rhums de dégustation plus que de plaisir, parfaits pour un club de dégustation ou une session découverte, mais pas vraiment des bouteilles que j’aurais envie de garder dans mon bar.
Review by Pierangelo Pianta
Sì sente il legno ma non ne capisco il senso
Review by Carlitooo
Surprisingly alcoholic at first, also surprisingly light in color. It improves with time, but unfortunately it doesn't come close to the significantly younger RumClub Armagnac Single Cask.
Review by cool runnings
Avarage rum at an expensive price.
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Expert reviews
2 critics scored it, averaging 8.5/10. Reviews from RumX's blog partners, independent experts who have tasted, evaluated, and described this rum..
Expert review by Le Blog À Roger
Read full review →Dommage pour le tarif qui fait assez mal pour un rhum de 7 ans, mais gustativement c’est une très belle réussite, j’aime beaucoup ! Je vois pas mal d’avis assez négatifs à son sujet, ce qui m’étonne un peu. Certes, le positionnement tarifaire pique franchement, difficile de dire le contraire, mais en dehors de ça, je trouve que le moment passé dans le verre est plutôt très agréable
Expert review by The Dunder Hut
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Details about Velier Nine Leaves Armagnac Cask 2018
A rum from Japan, bottled by Velier, at 59%.
Community purchases
25 bottles logged by 20 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
8% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
What does Velier Nine Leaves Armagnac Cask 2018 cost?
Community paid 23–169 €.
Current best price: 139.00 € – within the typical community range.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
25 purchased · 49 tasted · 5 wishlist · as of
About the Nine Leaves distillery
The Nine Leaves distillery is located in Japan. Rums from Nine Leaves have been reviewed 828 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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