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Neisson Le Rhum XO Full Proof
Poured neat is where this Neisson belongs — a sipper, not a mixer. The nose leans pastry-sweet (crème brûlée, warm macarons, vanilla, almond) before the palate turns spicy and fresh: cinnamon, pepper, bitter orange, dark chocolate with a fine thread of oak. At 57.3% the alcohol sits remarkably well-integrated, and the finish runs unusually long for an agricole. Several tasters rate batch 1 and 2 slightly higher.
The community says- Long finish
- Well-integrated 57%
- But: Bested by earlier batches
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How does Neisson Le Rhum XO Full Proof taste?
Aggregated from 46 community reviews.
Spicy, citrus-driven agricole for neat sipping Widely loved as classic Neisson — powerful yet round, spicy, citrus-forward with a long finish. The main gripe: fans of earlier full-proof batches find this one a touch less indulgent.
Agricole drinkers who want spice, citrus and cask-strength power
Beginners and anyone wanting a soft, fruity, low-proof pour
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What does the community say?
96% rate it 8 or higher. 20 selected write-ups from 46 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by RumTaTa
By far not as distinctive as the previously tasted l'Esprit 70%.This is wonderfully round and still shows its origin from sugar cane juice.The nose is restrained with a wide range of fine flavors, freshness and fruit have the upper hand.On the palate then just the other way around, here predominate spice and wood slightly. The aftertaste is a long-lasting continuation of the taste experience.One of the best Agricole Rums, which I have tried so far, unfortunately very expensive - if at all to get.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Not much to say, this is Neisson and they really know how to make high end rums. A very fruity and warm/spicy palate with am extremely long finish. Complex and very well rounded.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Surprisingly sweet Agricole, especially on the nose you could almost think of coconut macaroons fresh from the oven. Taste then very spicy, fresh and intense after cocoa nibs with sea salt, bitter orange with honey, yellow stone fruit like mirabelle plums, dark chocolate with cinnamon, some mint and just the right amount of wood. Alcohol is very well integrated and the finish is unusually long for an Agricole! Horny stuff...!
Review by Joachim Guger
Gewohnte Neisson-Qualität. Kräftig, wenig Holzreife, leicht säuerlich, vor allem komplexe Zitrusnoten. Braucht eine Weile zum Atmen, schöne Nase. Im Mund schön warm, würzig, kräutrig. Geht dann in einen schönen Abgang über. Schöner Neisson, Batch #2 fand ich aber genüsslicher.
Review by Jeremy Roger 🇫🇷
Nez typique de chez Neisson !! Un mélange d'épices, de crème brûlée de bois qui fait saliver. En bouche c'est délicieux !! Puissant et équilibré et on sent qu'on va kiffer tout le long de la dégustation. Epices, bois, canelle, agrumes et un soupçon de chocolat noir, tout ça parfaitement dosé ! Un gros kiff
Review by John Coffey
Less appreciated than the fp batch 2. More floral and fresh. Less greedy too but it remains a very very good product... Neisson a classic
Review by TheJona'Spirits
👃 Des effluves pâtissières sur des macarons tout chaud. Vanille, amandes, canne à sucre caramélisée, épices douces (baies roses ?), fleurs de frangipanier. Les fruits évoluent au grès de la dégustation. Principalement des agrumes confits (orange, kumquat), des fruits secs (abricot séché), des fruits du verger et tropicaux. Un nez avec une belle gourmandise, complexe et un boisé tout en finesse. 😋 J'ai des orangettes confites enrobées de chocolat noir, un délice. Le boisé reste fin et élégant et un peu plus présent qu'au nez. La vanille cuite, les épices, un peu de poivre, de cannelle. Le savoir-faire de la distillerie se retrouve dans toutes sortes de déclinaisons autour de la canne à sucre. Mielleux, sucre brun non raffiné, cire d'abeille, un voile de cire ou de vernis. Rondeur, intensité, boisé. Le genre de bouche que j'aime chez Neisson. ⛳ La finale est un excellent point fort de cette dégustation. Gourmandise d'agrumes frais et confits nappés de chocolat noir amer, d'épices, de vanille. 💡 Vraiment un très bon Neisson, une référence. Typique de la distillerie, élégant, complexe, finesse des arômes. J'aimerai bien retrouvé ce profil chez d'autres Martiniquais mais ceux-ci ont bien souvent un boisé trop prononcé et cette humidité de bois humide que je n'apprécie pas souvent.
Review by Benoit Mahe
Un rhum expressif, très épicé, avec une note mielleuse marquée. L'alcool est pas mal intégré mais on le sent un peu plus que sur le batch 1 par exemple. C'est très bon mais ça n'est pas mon xo fp préféré
Review by Righrum
Another amazing Neisson, the profile is clearly the distillery one with wood, spices (cumin, pepper) and a sweet side with vanilla and caramel. When drinking, some agrumes show up, Tangerine and bitter Orange.
Review by Romain de L
Super strong nose ! Very impressive - fills the nose with nice aromas - green, thick , fresh. Taste is a bit spicy but still fresh. Quite long. Really enjoyable!
Review by Mando
Simply excellent. It combines power and deliciousness to perfection.
Review by Basti
Bislang bin ich mit Agricole noch nicht so wirklich warm geworden, daher wurde es mal wieder Zeit für ein kleines Crosstasting. 1. RX7238 (Neisson Full Proof): Insgesamt mehr auf der frischen/fruchtigen Seite. Alkohol sehr gut eingebunden -> 8,5/10. 2. RX10968 (St. James V&B): Hier gefällt mir besonders die Nase mit der dezenten Klebstoff-Note, trop. und getr. Früchten. Am Gaumen dann deutlich würziger/röstiger und leicht bitter -> 8,6/10. 3. (RX1146) La Mauny: An der Nase recht süß, mit sehr viel Karamell, ger. Nüssen und Vanille. Am Gaumen initial eine florale Note, danach dominieren Gewürze und Holz -> 8,5/10. 4. RX2216 (Kill Devil Bellevue 1998): An der Nase Minze, Schokolade und etwas Rauch. Am Gaumen ebenfalls Schokolade und Minze, dazu Holz, Karamell, etwas trop. Früchte und Leder. Hat mir geschmacklich am besten gefallen. -> 8,7/10. 5. RX6221 (Karukera Velier 70th): Für mich an der Nase am "agricolsten". Im Gegensatz zu den anderen Vertretern im Tasting kann ich hier direkt an der Nase ausmachen, dass es sich um ein Agricole handelt. Typische frische, grasige Noten, Zuckerrohr und leider auch eine leicht modrige Note mache ich aus. Auch am Gaumen für mich ziemlich floral/blumig/grasig. -> 7,9/10
Review by alex
Juste parfait. 😍
Review by Rhum Mirror 🇧🇪
Le nez est mielleux. On y retrouve de la vanille mais surtout du caramel/crème brûlée ! Le tout saupoudré d’un soupçon de fruité (fruits tropicaux : papayes – figues, pêche). Le nez est équilibré, tirant sur la fraîcheur. En bouche, l’attaque est tout en douceur comme un velouté. Epices (cannelle), boisé, chocolat et des agrumes sont au programme. C’est long en bouche sur un profil plus végétal, c’est très frais et plaisant. Conclusions : c’est un beau produit, on est clairement dans le haut du panier des vieux agricoles. Il est un digne représentant de ce terroir martiniquais.
Review by Buddudharma
Reifer Neisson mit schönem, seidigem Mundgefühl und wunderbar integriertem Alkohol. Etwas mehr Frucht würde ihm dennoch gut zu Gesicht stehen…
Review by Émile Shevek
On the nose fruit, roasted hazelnuts, citrus, chocolate, spices and a mixture of creme brulee/vanilla/sweet. On the palate the characteristic roasted hazelnuts, roasted cashews, slight forest, spices including pepper, vegetable, citrus and a hint of sweetness. Intense and persistent finish, perfectly integrated ABV, extremely round and very drinkable. In the glass empty wood and red fruit. A little gem of refinement
Review by Stefan L
- February 2025. A really good rum.
Review by Ced Ritch
Odeur de frangipane très agréable. Un gout de pâtisserie exquis.
Review by RumRhush
Premières impressions bien en deçà du batch 1 et 2 a regoûter calmement
Review by Mr. Stups
Nichts geht über Full Proof. Voll auf die Fresse und dabei trotzdem noch gut zu trinken. Schöne Vanillearomen im Nachgang
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Auction results 184 € – 213 €
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Details about Neisson Le Rhum XO Full Proof
A Rhum Agricole AOC from Martinique, distilled by Neisson, at 57,3%.
Community purchases
124 bottles logged by 96 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
16% opened, 3 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Neisson Le Rhum XO Full Proof?
Community paid 156–242 €.
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