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Velier Neisson Velier 70th Anniversary 2005
Roasted hazelnuts, warm vanilla and a whiff of glue lead into leather, dried apricot and dark chocolate, all wrapped around fresh sugarcane. Aged 12 years at 51.3%, this Neisson from Velier reads like an old bourbon that grew tropical fruit. Most tasters call it beautifully balanced and endlessly complex; a couple find a sharp sourness they can't get past.
The community says- Incredible balance
- Nutty and spiced
- Long complex finish
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How does Velier Neisson Velier 70th Anniversary 2005 taste?
Aggregated from 112 community reviews.
Complex, nutty aged agricole with bourbon-like depth Adored by the agricole crowd as one of Neisson's finest, prized for its nutty, spiced complexity and near-perfect balance. A few dislike its dry acidity, and it needs air to open.
Fans of aged agricole and bourbon-leaning complexity
People put off by dry, slightly sour spirits
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How is Velier Neisson Velier 70th Anniversary 2005 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 9.0 sits in the “Excellent” band. 98% 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?
3% rate it between 6 and 8. 19 selected write-ups from 112 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Vincent D
Superb nose of wood and vanilla. Vegetal freshness, leather, the whole seems very soft. Light, suave entry on the palate. The wood quickly takes over before the rum takes full possession of the palate. Pepper, leather, sweet fruit, it's superb. Just the right spiciness. Warm, woody finish. Leather and tobacco rounded out by a lovely brown sugar. Magnificent!
Review by Oliver
Insanely great Agricole. Has very strong parallels to high-end Bourbons. My reference from Martinique!
Review by Joachim Guger
A long sought sample! I am curious...Very oily, thick streaks.In the nose honey, the Neisson typical cookies, citrus give freshness. Very nice sticky notes. Various spices. Complex and layered.In the mouth it feels a bit thin at first, then a potpourri of citrus hits. In the finish then ultra-beautiful, but this could be a bit longer.Hammeragricole! Very complex and fine, easy to drink. Strong parallels to the 9 year old. No idea why this is still available.The 2004 Vintage scores with dried fruit, the 2005 more with the freshness of citrus. Both ultra-good.
Review by Leo Krüper
Grasig, weich, Neisson-typisch durch die 51%. Hintenraus aber dennoch ein komplexes Meisterwerk. Ein großer klassischer Agricole.
Review by Giorgio Garotti
Only one word to describe this neisson: Outstanding! Fruit, spice, citrus and wood all perfectly blended! Throughout the tasting it has superb balance! You can't ask for anything better!
Review by Dr.Django
For me, Neisson rums are the most elegant of their kind. This Agricole is majestic and noble. When I taste it, I feel like I'm wearing a wig and a Renaissance suit =D The nose is outstanding! The palate is also world class! Second tasting +2 points (Agricole rocks!)
Review by travel_and_rum 🇧🇪 Christophe Klubert
Surely one of my favorite Neissons, it has everything I love about this distillery. And surprisingly, it's still available at market price...
Review by Maxence
Excellent Neisson with a dry nose and a beautifully balanced mouth with round notes.
Review by LukaŽiga
9,2:On the nose, sugarcane juice, slightly flowery, citrus and dried fruits, roasted wood notes, smoky, with leather caramel, spices with cinnamon, nutmeg, dairy, creamy, yet complex, bump into our nosetrils. On aeration, confectionery with crunchy bread, nutty pastry and biscuitsarise vegetal molasses with pickles, grass, peaches, apricots and banana from fruits, cumin and vanilla from spices, very round. 9,1:On the palate, the attack is delicious with sugarcane juice, grassy and flowery, a bit mineral, later fresh with tea, fruits like citrus, yellow and dried, sweet roasted wood notes with leather, chocolate, caramelized pastry, spicy with vanilla, clove and pepper, a very complex, yet balanced rhum. 8,9:The finish is long, dry, complex with similar notes as on the palate, this time with metallic patina. Edit:4.1.2026
Review by TheJona'Spirits
Very pretty agricole, on the nose spices, rather lively, candied orange, a mixture of varnish and glue, sugar cane has evolved into a brown sugar caramel, dried fruit cake. The palate follows the same logic: complex, balanced and accessible. I'd even go so far as to say it's easy to drink. Pancakes topped with bourbon vanilla pastry chocolate, cane that remains surprisingly fresh, cake spices, a lovely noble woodiness like Neisson's secret. A warm, enveloping finish with a lovely bitterness. Very dark chocolate, walnut kernels, those same spices, perhaps even a steaming cappuccino base. Excellent - 90/100
Review by Serge
Agricoles and I have a difficult relationship and I'm more at home with molasses rums. But then there are pieces like this one ... Enchanting nose to fall in love with: Old bourbon with candied fruit, nuts, juicy carrot cake with honey and a slightly herbal note. Dry on the palate and without many of the characteristics that often bother me about agricoles. But the nose does it for me here.
Review by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
RX787 vs. RX6418. Phew, a very close contest between two classics! RX787 is ahead on the nose, it seems more present and older, gnarlier. On the palate, after a long time, the RX6418 pushes itself further and further to the fore. It is sweet and elegant, somehow supple. The RX787, on the other hand, has more wood and power and is somewhat rougher than the RX6418. But it's mercilessly well made! Nevertheless, I find the RX6418 a tick better, more pleasing. Maybe Luca would have preferred to choose the one for Velier's 70th birthday? 😉
Review by TheRhumhoe
A Neisson that rhymes with elegance. The nose is greedy on sugar cane, caramel and cookie, fine on a melted woodiness that tends towards tobacco and chocolate, subtle on dried and exotic fruits, slightly fresh on vegetables, but above all abundant on spices and nuts. A complete and complex profile. The profile on the palate is intense, dry and complex. More vegetal and agricultural than on the nose, the scents of grass and sugarcane are slightly bitter. The woodiness is present, but it's the spices that offer the most on the palate: cinnamon, chili pepper, black pepper, ginger, aniseed and vanilla bring vivacity and complexity to this very versatile profile. Citrus fruits add a touch of freshness in the background. Alcohol is well integrated. The finish is long and dry, but round. Spices, nuts, chocolate and coffee bring a sweetness that counterbalances the agricultural, green, bitter and vegetal side for a subtle, delicate balance. A Neisson with a greener, drier profile than the 2007 vintage, but a very high level of versatility, intensity and depth.
Review by mto75
Tasted together with the 'normal' Neisson 2005 (12 years, 49.7%). The slightly higher ABV of the Velier is definitely noticeable on the nose, it makes the Velier a bit more 'grippy'. In the normal 2005, the (green) fruit notes are a bit more present, it also seems a bit rounder. On the palate, both come with extreme complexity and an endless finish! Agricole of the very top drawer!
Review by Djehey
My first great Neisson. This first nose contact is remarkable! It smells of age, but with elegance! The palate, consistent with the nose, is, in my opinion, a little below par, perhaps due to a pepperiness out of step with the sweetness of the nose. Overall, it's the barrel aromas that dominate, with a very heavy vanilla note that's perhaps a little too present. I understand the legend better, but not yet the price ;p
Review by Jakob
Neisson in Topform. Haselnuss satt, ein auf den Punkt gereiftes Destillat mit exquisitem Holzeinfluss, Gewürzen, Kakao, getrockneten Früchten, Karamell, Aprikose…man könnte sich endlos in der aromatischen Entdeckungsreise verlieren. Aussergewöhnliche Qualität, selbst angesichts der hohen Standards bei Neisson setzt das vorliegende Release nochmal ein Ausrufezeichen.
Review by Benoit Mahe
On the nose we find dried fruits, nuts, vanilla, leather, chocolate and honey. The rum coats the palate well, it is creamy, complex and warm. The dried fruits and the chocolate make this palate very greedy. The finish is long, still on the greediness with caramel and cocoa. A very good rum, greedy and complex.
Review by SaibotZtar
wonderful Agricole... for me once again a substance that gives me pleasure all evening...there is no need for anything else ....
Review by John Coffey
Belle longueur et quelle complexité.. Ils se loupent rarement Neisson !!
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Expert review by Rob Bauer
On the nose, a warm pot of butter full of hazelnuts, walnuts, and macadamia. Along with wood glue, Persian rose water, and an earthiness of roots, combined with dried apricots. On the palate, the sweetness explodes, but not overwhelming—juicy like fruit. The sweetness is flanked and balanced by dark chocolate, roots, and a deep nuttiness. You can still taste the finish after hours. Blind, you might think you have an old high-end bourbon like Pappy or Willet in the glass, but here it’s complemented by the fruit. Overall, J. Bally is the Agricole king for me, but this bottle would definitely be a candidate for a desert island. And the rum is just f**king 11 years old! Together with the La Bonne Intention 1998, definitely one of the best youngsters in the +-10 year range.
Details about Velier Neisson Velier 70th Anniversary 2005
A Rhum Agricole AOC from Martinique, bottled by Velier, at 51,3%.
Community purchases
154 bottles logged by 108 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
12% opened, 7 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Velier Neisson Velier 70th Anniversary 2005?
Community paid 250–350 €.
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154 purchased · 117 tasted · 103 wishlist · as of
About the Neisson distillery
The Neisson distillery is located in Martinique. Rums from Neisson have been reviewed 3,244 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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