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Rivière du Mât Grande Réserve
Opinions land mostly in the middling-good range, with a few tasters finding it too quiet to love. It's a light, cane-juice rum from Reunion: peach and apricot up front, then peppery dryness with vanilla, spice and a whiff of rubber. One reviewer caught a "hint of bergamot peppermint" that set it apart. Pleasant and easy, but several called it thin and underpowered at 40%.
The community says- Fruity, peachy nose
- Peppery dryness
- But: Subtle, faint nose
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How does Rivière du Mât Grande Réserve taste?
Aggregated from 80 community reviews.
Light, spicy Reunion sipper, a bit subtle Most find it fruity, spicy and genuinely light, sliding from sweetness into peppery dryness. The recurring gripe: subtle to the point of underwhelming, and a touch weak at 40%.
People who like light, dry cane-juice rums with fruit and spice
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RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.0 sits in the “Good” band. 38% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 7% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
78% rate it between 6 and 8. 16 selected write-ups from 80 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Lutz Lungershausen
24 Days of Rum 2024 - Black Edition - Day 17 Erster Eindruck: sehr lieblich und komplex Nase: außergewöhnlich angenehm, Vanille, Heu, Leder, Tabak und dabei sehr frisch und jung und gereift gleichzeitig. Beeindruckend Gaumen: Vanille, gereifte Gräser, Holz, Tabak, schön komplex zwischen Jugend und Reife Abgang: mittelkurz, Aromen von Nase und Gaumen in einer warmen Verlängerung Gesamteindruck: einer der ganz wenigen Agricoles, die mich positiv stimmen. Schöner Sipper und sicher auch spannend in fruchtigen Mixern.
Review by rum_sk
Príjemný rum z ostrova Reunion. Vôňa je svieža, sladkastá s náznakom drevitých a rastlinných tónov. V chuti je rovnako nasládly pripomínajúci vanilku a tropické ovocie. Následne prechádza do kvetinových až bylinných tónov ktoré su ohraničené príjemnou drevitosťou. Je veľmi jemný v chuti no zároveň je výrazný v tom aké chute ponúka, čo je veľké plus. Dochuť je ovocná až priam vanilková.
Review by Stefan Persson
Bought three different Rivière du Mat, produced in Reunion, during my drive down to Spain. This is the third and last I open, a traditionnel Rhum Vieux. Haven’t found out the aging, but I estimate it to around 4 years. Overall a quite good rum that’s definitely better than the Ambre and the Royal Reserve because of its deeper character and longer finish.
Review by gary0067
Calendrier de l'avent 2024 no 17
Review by Timo Groeger
Short trip to Reunion September 2024 Then at least 2 decent rums are needed. Here's the Grande Reserve from Riviere du Mat. Spicy and smoky, as well as some caramel on the nose. On the palate, some vanilla is added to the spice and smoke.
Review by BnBrt
Un bon rhum. Nez plutôt intéressant mais trop discret. Un peu de réglisse ? Attaque plus franche qu'attendue. Alcool bien intégré avec quand même un peu de punch. Beaucoup d'épices, belle complexité du fût. Finale un peu courte
Review by Solidfunk
Coconut, vanilla and perfume. Some apricot. The mixture here is nice and balanced, and this rum is overall pleasant with subtle flavors. Light golden pour. A hint of nail varnish. 24 days of rum calendar day #17.
Review by Martin Ekrt
Vůně mi přijde hodně schovaná. Trochu ovoce, vanilka a květiny. Chuťově lehké, sladká skořice, propsaný sud, koření, ovoce a agricole prvky. Závěr agricole tóny, vanilka se skořicí, lehce zemitost a sušené ovoce.
Review by Michael Ihmels 🇩🇪
Als nächstes der Riviere du mat Grande Reserve aus dem Adventskalender. In der Nase sehr fruchtig. Pfirsich ist hier sehr dominant. Im Geschmack auch ein bisschen süßer nach Früchten. Kann man trinken
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
This one was really disappointing because I know they can do a lot better. Out of balance in my mind and I'm happy i didn't buy a bottle.
Review by Elwin
Smells interesting. From flower honey and a little cane to rubber and smoke. Tastes fruity. Light, but fun. Honey and spice.
Review by Robert Houba
Vůně i chuť nevýrazná, kořeněné, trochu kouřové, pepřové?
Review by Anonymous
Goûte chez maman et papa. Rhum très sec
Review by N’ours
Rhum sympathique mais un peu simpliste
Review by Vincent D
Agrumes, caramel, vanille
Review by Anonymous
Surprising lightness.
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Avg. community purchase price 39 €
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Details about Rivière du Mât Grande Réserve
A Column Still Rum from Reunion, distilled by Rivière du Mât, at 40%.
Community purchases
130 bottles logged by 125 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
32% opened, 10 emptied and repurchased.
What does Rivière du Mât Grande Réserve cost?
Community paid 25–51 €.
Current best price: 39.57 € – 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+ →
130 purchased · 87 tasted · 24 wishlist · as of
About the Rivière du Mât distillery
The Rivière du Mât distillery is located in Reunion. Rums from Rivière du Mât have been reviewed 641 times with an average of 7.1/10.
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