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Montebello 2000
Here's the twist: at 50.6% this Guadeloupe agricole barely feels like it. The nose is the best part — caramelised dried fruit, cinnamon, a little chocolate and papaya freshness. Then several tasters hit the same wall: the palate turns thin and watery, with a citric acidity and a short finish that feels light for 14 years in the cask.
The community says- Gourmand fruity nose
- Deceptively smooth 50%
- But: Watery palate
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How does Montebello 2000 taste?
Aggregated from 17 community reviews.
Lovely nose, thin agricole that fades on the palate Divides the room. The nose promises a lot, but many find the palate too retreating and watery for its age. Fans still call it elegant and easy-drinking.
agricole fans who prize a fragrant, light style
anyone wanting a bold, long finish
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How is Montebello 2000 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.7 sits in the “Good” band. 70% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 5% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
65% rate it between 6 and 8. 6 selected write-ups from 17 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Stefan Persson
Have had this 14yo Montebello from the Carrere distillery for a while and now it was time to test it. The Carrere distillery is quite young. They started up 1930 and from 1966 it has been operated by the Marsolle family. It’s vintage 2000 bottled 2015 at ABV 50,6%. There’s just 1250 bottles blended from four different ex bourbon casks. It’s extremely elegant and smooth and it’s actually quite hard to understand that the ABV is 50,6%. To feel the elegance of this rum it’s in my opinion important to keep it for a while in your mouth before you swallow.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
After buying the 10 year old I had to try this one as well. It's fresh and the Agricole notes are there as well. A well rounded yet light rum in the flavour profile. Fruity with spices and a hint of nougat on the palate. There is also a light bitterness on first contact with the palate but it subsides with the following sips. In my opinion the 10 year old is better balanced than this one.
Review by travel_and_rum 🇧🇪 Christophe Klubert
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Review by Jakob
Unfortunately, with a steadily declining level from nose to palate. What starts really appealing smell leads to a thin, watered-down taste film of fruit acid and toasty spicy notes on the tongue, which can hardly entice me to take more sips. Unfortunately, a really weak representative of Montebello.
Review by Nicolas Sicilia
Le nez est assez léger avec un boisé sympa et belle fraîcheur. Les fruits sont aussi présent. En bouche je le trouve un peu acqueux c’est dommage ! Il y a une certaine acidité qui me gêne aussi ! Il subsiste une belle fraîcheur sur la finale assez agréable
Review by Arnaud Faverjon
Un nez très prometteur, très gourmand et fruité, une bouche très en retrait, un côté savonneux légèrement acide, un peu aqueux aussi, et une finale vraiment courte, surtout quand on considère ses 14 ans. J’en attendais beaucoup plus, déçu…
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2 critics scored it, averaging 7.7/10. Reviews from RumX's blog partners, independent experts who have tasted, evaluated, and described this rum..
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Market value
Avg. community purchase price 166 €
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Details about Montebello 2000
A Column Still Rum from Guadeloupe, distilled by Montebello, at 50,6%.
Community purchases
13 bottles logged by 10 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
15% opened, 1 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Montebello 2000?
Community paid 146–220 €.
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13 purchased · 18 tasted · 6 wishlist · as of
About the Montebello distillery
The Montebello distillery is located in Guadeloupe. Rums from Montebello have been reviewed 1,476 times with an average of 8.0/10.
To Montebello →Read on in the RumX Guide
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