Le Galion Rhum Martinique grand arôme (1950s)
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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?
Summarized by AI 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
Style & occasion: Mature & oakySipping neat
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Review by Oliver
Most helpful positive review
Unusual Agricole. Goes towards Le Galion. Has a nice, heavy sweetness.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Most helpful mixed review
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 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 Thunderbird
The nose is dominant here... on the palate it loses a bit.
Review by Johannes
Great! Old school. Nicely balanced, despite the low proof not thin, lots of molasses, fruity-grassy with dark, slightly musty Guyana note.
Review by Alex1981
Great nose for the low abv, wood, fruits & melasse on the palate but short on the finish. Pleasant
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 906 times with an average of 8.1/10.
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