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Habitation Velier Privateer New England Single Rum 2017
Here's the surprise: at just 3 years old, this American rum tastes more like a young bourbon than anything Caribbean, though a few tasters catch a Barbados-style edge. Expect vanilla, caramel, coconut and burnt oak with plenty of spice. Members like it for the age but many note it drinks hot and fades fast — "complex for such a young rum," as one put it.
The community says- Rich vanilla-caramel
- Impressive for age
- Alcohol not integrated
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How does Habitation Velier Privateer New England Single Rum 2017 taste?
Aggregated from 93 community reviews.
Young, bourbon-style rum, hot but flavorful Well-liked for its age, with vanilla, caramel and burnt oak in a bourbon-leaning style. The common gripes: alcohol not fully tucked in, a short fade, and it can read like plain bourbon.
Bourbon drinkers and fans of young, wood-forward cask-strength rum
People wanting a polished, mellow sipper or classic Caribbean funk
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How is Habitation Velier Privateer New England Single Rum 2017 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.9 sits in the “Good” band. 86% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 2% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
66% rate it between 6 and 8. 19 selected write-ups from 93 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Clément Boetto🤤🇫🇷
Most helpful positive review
Le nez est assez léger et en bouche c’est cacao,chocolat,bourbon
Review by Johnny Rumcask
Most helpful critical review
Unfassbar langweiliger Rum. Mehr als etwas Süße und Karamell gibt die Spirituose nicht her. Blind kann man hier auch auf einen belanglosen Bourbon tippen. Alkohol ist gut eingebunden, anders gesagt der Rum ist total weichgespült.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
I got this bottle yesterday and couldn't wait until the weekend with the tasting. This is a relatively light rum and I had expected a rum with more punch to it. The nose has bourbon on it with sweet caramel and heavy vanilla notes with a bit of coconut. The palate is dominated by caramel with a lot of spices and you can really taste the burnt molasses. The finish is long and has burnt oak and spices that linger for very long.
Review by Timo Groeger
Then finally a privateer. This is more in the sweeter corner. Caramel and vanilla stand out on the nose and palate. The palate is quite alcoholic, however, and the alcohol could be better integrated.
Review by MarcT
This Rum is a good example of American Rum, that seems to target the home market and thus has nuances of other prevailing spirits there, like bourbon. It is nice, but not exceptional... Reminds me of Bourbon as well as some Babados Rums.
Review by mto75
can unfortunately not completely convince 😒 smells like sawmill and has a strange resinous-floral note that seems rather intrusive. Also very woody on the palate. The 3 years of maturity are perhaps a bit short.
Review by Boletus
Dieser Rum aus der Privateer Distillery besitzt die gleiche Grundcharakteristik wie die bisher von mir verkosteten Abfüllungen der Brennerei und unterscheidet sich nur in Nuancen. Die Fässer scheinen vielleicht ein wenig stärker ausgebrannt gewesen zu sein, da eine leichte Holzrauchnote im Abgang mitschwingt, und bisweilen gibt es einen leichten alkoholischen Biss zu spüren, aber ansonsten zeigt sich die gewohnt heimelige Mischung aus bourbonartigen Fassaromen mit viel Karamell, Vanille und Kokosnuss.
Review by Righrum
Tipo much bourbon cask infouey, and oak
Review by Christoph
Both in taste and finish quite salty notes mixed with cocoa / chocolate. Fruits are sought here rather in vain. Whether a "normal" bourbon would taste different in a blind tasting is a moot point.
Review by Thunderbird
Eine angenehme Nase nach Vanille, Karamell und mit etwas Alkohol, am Gaumen überwiegt die Würze, leicht pfeffrig, karamellig und Toffee, im Abgang setzt sich diese Note fort! Ein schöner Rum, für sein Alter recht gut, aber irgendwie flüchtig!
Review by Frank
In die Nase strömt eine alkoholische Frische mit einer feinen Fruchtigkeit von Orange und Mandarine. Dahinter etwas ledriges mit einem Hauch Vanille und einer harzigen Würze. Am Gaumen nix mehr von der Fruchtigkeit. Hier überwiegt bitter bis salzig geprägte Würze. Muskat, Pfeffer und Gewürznelke, holzig und röstig. Vielleicht noch leicht zum Tabak... Im Abgang verbleibt der leicht bittere holzig-würzige Geschmack. Der Duft gefällt mir besser als der Geschmack. Für das junge Alter aber schon beachtlich voll...
Review by Stijn Zino
This is a very pleasant easy drinking rum. Bourbon style, lots of vanilla, fruity and sweet. Something you van serve to anybody. Nothing too special but I enjoy this one. Don't think it's worth the price though.
Review by Gil Firth
בקבוק האמת היא שלא התרשמתי מפרייווטיר כל כך. אבל הבקבוק הזה נחמד מאוד! מתוק לא מידיי. חזק. רשמים כמו של גריין או ברבן עם קצת קצת לקה, בננה, שוקולד, קרמל. רמה גבוהה למשהו בן 3 שלא היה בקריביים. לא הייתי קונה עוד בקבוק אבל שמח שהיה לי אותו.
Review by Carlito
Not bad at all for such a young rum, it’s good, with intensity in the mouth and a start of complexity. Looking forward to tasting a more mature version…
Review by behind.le.shaker
Complex for such a young rum
Review by Adrien B
Trame très bourbon, comme s'est souvent le cas chez eux j'ai l'impression. C'est clivant. Moi j'apprécie.
Review by BnBrt
Rhum intéressant tout en étant assez facile. Idéal pour lancer la soirée. Nez vanillé, un peu d'Esther et du fruit. Attaque en bouche intéressante qui me fait penser à la carotte (!). Assez doux, vanillé. Finale brève, douce caramel / bois. Avec un peu d'eau des notes d'agrume (pamplemousse) perdurent.
Review by Mathieu C.
Profil très "Barbade" mais avec ici alcool beaucoup plus présent
Review by Bowel Emptier
This rum seems like it has an identity and knows what it’s doing. It’s a very alcohol and woody/ roasted flavor forward rum. It isn’t completely a one trick pony though. There’s some notes in the background behind the smoke that make you think a bit. Very enjoyable sipping rum.
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Read full review →I think I am getting glimpses of that but curiosity would lead me to want to try Privateer unaged. This is a solid but unspectacular start to the Habitation Velier Privateer collaboration. I've had better from both Velier and Privateer and I am sure something better will come in time....
Details about Habitation Velier Privateer New England Single Rum 2017
A Column Still Rum from USA, bottled by Habitation Velier, at 55,6%.
Community purchases
102 bottles logged by 86 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
20% opened, 12 emptied and repurchased.
What does Habitation Velier Privateer New England Single Rum 2017 cost?
Community paid 78–130 €.
Current best price: 99.00 € – 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+ →
102 purchased · 95 tasted · 17 wishlist · as of
About the Privateer Rum Distillery distillery
The Privateer Rum Distillery distillery is located in USA. Rums from Privateer Rum Distillery have been reviewed 491 times with an average of 7.9/10.
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