Gardel Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 16 Treasure Cask GMG 1983
Loved by Christoph, mto75 & 52 more
For seasoned enthusiasts only: a 38‑year Gardel relic with an insane nose of dark fruits, tobacco, leather and cola over tea, menthol and old wood. Ultra-dry, bitter, tannic palate; more “liquid history” than comfort sipper. Loved for its uniqueness and complexity, divisive for its intense oak and dryness. Best slow, well‑aerated, and in a focused tasting, not casual drinking.
- Insane complex nose
- Historic 38‑year age
- Dry, elegant bitterness
+9
Details about Gardel Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 16 Treasure Cask GMG 1983
How does Gardel Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 16 Treasure Cask GMG 1983 taste?
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Historic, extreme, nose-driven Gardel relic For seasoned enthusiasts only: a 38‑year Gardel relic with an insane nose of dark fruits, tobacco, leather and cola over tea, menthol and old wood. Ultra-dry, bitter, tannic palate; more “liquid history” than comfort sipper. Loved for its uniqueness and complexity, divisive for its intense oak and dryness. Best slow, well‑aerated, and in a focused tasting, not casual drinking.
Seasoned enthusiasts who love ultra‑old, very dry, tannic rums with huge noses of dark fruit, tobacco, leather, menthol and want to experience a rare piece of Gardel history.
Those new to rum, anyone preferring sweet, soft profiles, or drinkers who dislike strong oak bitterness, dryness and slightly “dusty/old cellar” notes.
How is Gardel Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 16 Treasure Cask GMG 1983 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 8.8 lands squarely in the "Very good" band. 96% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by Christoph
Incredibly complex and elegant at the same time. If I were to taste blind it would be woody like an old Enmore, fruity like a not so old Skeldon, a little dirty, menthol and mint like in a Caroni to my taste. If I had to answer the question of my favorite rum, there would be an answer now.
Review by mto75
On the nose, a combination of red fruits, leather, tobacco and old closet. By no means too woody, plums preserved in red wine, cola and orange peel also come to mind. I could smell this for hours 🤪 On the palate, the bitterness is surprising at first, followed by menthol and cherry wood. The finish has metallic notes and black tea. Even if the palate drops off a bit compared to the nose, really exceptional! Thanks to Oliver for the bottle split 🙏
Review by TheRhumhoe
A true relic of the past that leaps forward into modern times. The nose opens like an old grimoire, impregnated with the barrel, with very dark notes of leather, tobacco, dark chocolate, nuts, but also a slight hint of cola and molasses that give bitterness. The spices are not to be outdone, with cinnamon, pepper, licorice and vanilla adding further deliciousness. Surprisingly, the profile retains a great deal of freshness, notably on the fruit (plum, prune, raisin, citrus) and floral and herbaceous notes (black tea). A high-flying, extremely complex and profound olfactory profile. On the palate, the attack is very full-bodied, filled with extremely dark flavors that the barrel has had plenty of time to mature: leather, coffee, dark chocolate, tobacco, licorice, anise, cinnamon, walnuts, molasses, cola and roasted notes bring great intensity to the palate. Dried fruit (prunes, grapes) and fresh notes of aromatic herbs (black tea), flowers and menthol make for a striking aromatic spectacle. A hint of salt and dust accentuates the strong character of this old-fashioned rum, at once dry, elegant, highly complex and beautifully rounded. The alcohol is well represented for the relatively low degree. The finish does not wither, letting the bitterness of the aromas and the freshness of the menthol and herb notes spread and linger on the palate. The spices and dark, woody notes impregnate the palate with their essence and add an appreciable tannic touch. A true myth, which you can love or hate, but whose history cannot be taken away. A big well done to RumClub for unearthing this nugget of the last century.
Review by Frank
Ein Einhorn! Mit Vorsicht und Ehrfurcht probiert: Nase direkt nach dem Einschenken: intensiv fruchtig würzig, alte Mandarine, getrocknete Früchte (Aprikose, Pflaume, Dattel) aber auch frische Cassis, etwas Minze, leicht Kerzenwachs. Dazu dunkles, altes Holz, etwas Leder und Tabak. Vielschichtig und ehrlich umwerfend. Gaumen direkt: altes Holz, Holzsäure, würzig, deutlich Lack und Politur (Auto Spachtel). Sofort Menthol das in Kardamom überlegt, etwas bitter und leicht salzig. Melasse und Lakritz. Geht dann Richtung alter Blutorange. Hinten etwas grün mit Minze. Lang. N:92, G:89, Einhorn:95
Review by igor_loves_rum
Glücklich diesen Rum probiert zu haben…ist ein Highlight. Es tritt sofort eine krasse Bitterkeit im Mund ein, die aber so schnell sie gekommen ist auch wieder verschwindet und dann kommen extrem viele Facetten durch.
Review by Joachim Guger
Insanely oily, a very deep brown. Wow. What a nose. Powerful, warm. Wood, leather, deep caramel. Then plenty of powidl (Zwtschken jam cooked for hours), a hint of cherry. Some swirling reveals pencil shavings and glue. Very round and balanced. In the mouth then very woody and very minty. Long, nice finish, again with plenty of tannin. The woodiness in the mouth is extreme, but still a great, very mature rum that you can smell for hours.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
This is a very expensive bottle and I think there are other bottles out there at the same lavel that are much cheaper. That said its still a very good rum where you get the molasses very clean and clearly. Complex yet very well balanced because usually in such an old rum the barrel takes over. Fruity with spices and a touch of licorice and coffee/espresso. Lovely rum just to expensive.
Review by tojo
Mit einer 38 jährigen Fassreifung und einer extrem dunklen, dickflüssigen Viskosität kommt der Gardel durchaus respekteinflößend daher. Die Nase bringt eine große Komplexität: Facetten von Schokolade, Nougat und Karamell treten hervor. Auch Trockenfrüchte, Gewürze und Holzfass-Noten. Der Geschmack überzeugt leider nicht in gleicher Weise. Zu Beginn sind einige Bitternoten dabei. Dann kommen auch Caroni-Noten von Gummi/Werkstatt und grüne Früchte durch. Extrem langer Abgang.
Review by Maxence
I think that is the oldest rum I've ever tasted. I'm quite surprised it is not so woody. I would even say it is very well balanced and wood does not kill everything. Kudos to RumClub 💥
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Vanilla pulp, cola, mango/peach black tea and balsamic, as well as green walnut liqueur notes on the nose. extremely complex, sweet, versatile and intense. flavor: dark, bitter, slightly sour, malty, chocolaty, mocha and black cardamom, Ceylon tea, green tea with mint, medjoul dates, prunes and extremely horny intense and pure molasses & cola notes! absolute madness that the thing after 38y not only tastes like wood. great stuff and liquid history. Much less woody than expected, this intense, viscous molasses, green walnut and plum note is simply gigantic! Only in terms of price, 200€ less would be more appropriate...
Review by Lukas Jäger
Dieser Rum ist nach normalen Maßstäben gar nicht zu bewerten. 38 Jahre alt, aus der verlorenen Gardel-Destillerie (die im Gegensatz zu Caroni kein ganzes Warehouse hinterlassen hat…), 700€ Ausgabepreis. Ein Einhorn sondergleichen, das man probiert haben muss. In der Nase bereits sehr dunkel, holzig, aber auch komplex, wenn auch etwas zurückhaltend. Nicht überrascht nach so langer Zeit im Fass, das dauert. Dazu Kräuter, Minze, schwarzer Tee und, und, und. Unglaublich spannend. Am Gaumen schmeckt man dann vor allem eines: 38 Jahre Fass. Holzig, würzig, röstig, bitter, alles was man sich vorstellen kann. Noch nicht untrinkbar, aber doch auch zu dominant, der Rest geht kolossal unter. Etwas Minze, Schwarztee und Kardamom, aber mit jedem Schluck mehr Fass. Spannend! Einzigartig!
Review by Johannes
Flüssige Geschichte! Was für eine Nase! Am Gaumen fällt er im Vergleich zur Nase etwas ab. Trotz der stolzen 38 Jahre ist es zum Glück keine Holzsuppe. Wunderbar komplex, Bitternoten, dunkle Früchte, Tabak. Großartig!
Review by Christoph H.
Das hier ist schon wirklich einzigartig und bietet definitiv ein Aromenpaket, wie man es nur selten findet. Die Nase ist absolut brachial und ich kann mit ziemlicher Sicherheit behaupten, kaum etwas gerochen zu haben, das so komplex ist. Von getrockneten Früchten, Politur, Cola, Schokolade, Mokka bis hin zu verschiedensten Gewürzen, Speck, Malz, Kräuter, Minze und sogar cremig/buttrigen ist unglaublich viel dabei... Überall macht der Rum noch eine Tür auf. Im Mund dann der totale Gewürz und Minz/ Kräuter Einschlag, aber auch Fass, Bitter - und Trockenheit. Keine Frucht mehr. Endloser Abgang
Review by Thunderbird
You either like him or you don't! I don't think there's any room in between! And I like it.... a very elegant and you can tell it's a very old rum... you can clearly taste the barrel, but you can also clearly taste all the fine aromas of mint, herbs and mocha... the finish is extremely delicious, intense and long... super 👍🏻
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Expert review by Zucker und Zeste
"Beautiful fruity nose. Fresh and dried plums, wood and chocolate. Very complex. Reminds me of the TRC Enmore 32. A different picture on the palate. Minty, fresh and bitter. Black tea, green walnuts, wood and the fruit from the nose. Just much more subtle. Very long finish. Despite the very long ageing time, the wood is surprisingly well integrated into the aroma. The bitterness makes the long storage time noticeable."
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77 bottles logged by 52,000+ RumX members. The ratio of closed / opened / emptied, indicates whether this rum is meant to be drunk or is a collector's item.
Also on the wishlist of 29 members.
About the Gardel distillery
The Gardel distillery is located in Guadeloupe. Rums from Gardel have been reviewed 151 times with an average of 8.7/10.
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