V

Velier Rhum Saint-James 1998 20 year Martinique 47%

Nose: Spoiled banana peel, older calvados, violets, orange blossom water, cedar, rose infused candy drops, caramel, biscotti, dill

Palate: Wet perfumed wood. Intensely floral. Rotten banana. Dried ground cinnamon and cloves, marsala

Rating: 5 / 10 – powerful, perfumy and challenging. But not delicious.