Le Galion Rhum Martinique grand arôme (1950s)
Menthol, dark cherry and molasses lead this old Le Galion grand arôme, with cinnamon-gum spice and a fruity-grassy edge some tasters tie to a faintly musty Guyana note. The nose is the real draw; a few members note it fades a touch on the palate and runs short on the finish. Rounded and surprisingly full for only 44%, with a heavy sweetness underneath.
The community says- Complex, layered nose
- Menthol and cherry
- But: Fades on palate
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How does Le Galion Rhum Martinique grand arôme (1950s) taste?
Aggregated from 16 community reviews.
Old-school grand arôme, big nose, short finish Loved for its old-school nose — menthol, cherry, cinnamon and molasses over a rounded body. Most agree it's a touch weaker on the palate and short on the finish.
Vintage rum fans who chase a big, layered nose
Anyone wanting a long, powerful finish
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How is Le Galion Rhum Martinique grand arôme (1950s) rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.2 sits in the “Very good” band. 100% 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?
44% rate it between 6 and 8. 6 selected write-ups from 16 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Johannes
Großartig! Alte Schule. Schön ausgewogen, trotz der wenigen Prozente nicht dünn, viel Melasse, fruchtig-grasig mit dunklen, leicht muffigen Guyana-Note.
Review by Oliver
Ungewöhnlicher Agricole. Geht Richtung Le Galion. Hat eine schöne, schwere Süße.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#4163 A very nice Agricole with a slightly atypical profile. Loved the menthol and floral notes and the ABV was well integrated.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Very round vintage grand arome. Lots of currant, sour cherry, menthol, cinnamon gum, tannins and bitter orange . Yummy! Would love to test in full proof!
Review by Thunderbird
Die Nase ist hier dominierend..am Gaumen verliert er etwas
Review by Alex1981
Great nose for the low abv, wood, fruits & melasse on the palate but short on the finish. Pleasant
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Details about Le Galion Rhum Martinique grand arôme (1950s)
A rum from Martinique, distilled by Le Galion, at 44%.
About the Le Galion distillery
The Le Galion distillery is located in Martinique. Rums from Le Galion have been reviewed 870 times with an average of 8.1/10.
To Le Galion →Read on in the RumX Guide
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