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Isautier L'Elise Rhum Vieux Agricole Antipodes 2006
Most tasters land around "elegant and complex," with a real split on the finish: the nose gets near-universal love (caramel, dried fruit, violets, tropical fruit), but a few find the palate turns earthy, bitter, and dry in a way that isn't for everyone. One reviewer called it "a beautiful surprise," while another found the 55% made it hard to read. Floral, woody, perfumed agricole from Réunion.
The community says- Gorgeous floral nose
- Complex and layered
- But: Earthy-bitter palate
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How does Isautier L'Elise Rhum Vieux Agricole Antipodes 2006 taste?
Aggregated from 50 community reviews.
Floral, woody agricole with a dry, earthy palate Loved for its floral, fruity nose and balance; the catch is a dry, earthy-bitter palate some find less pleasant than the aroma promises.
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How is Isautier L'Elise Rhum Vieux Agricole Antipodes 2006 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.3 sits in the “Very good” band. 94% 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?
82% rate it 8 or higher. 15 selected write-ups from 50 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Jakob
Most helpful positive review
Distinctly coherent Agricole profile: wood, heavy sweetness of dried fruit, chocolate and nougat, plus subtle citrus notes as well as finely tared spicy notes, floral aromas and smokiness. Quite consistent from nose to finish, but very harmonious thanks to this very straightforwardness.
Review by Stefan Persson
Most helpful mixed review
Overall it’s too alcoholic in my opinion which makes it hard to sort out aromas and flavors. This rum, Isautier l'Élise, from Reunion is a column distilled pure cane juice based rum distilled in 2006. It’s aged for 15 years in a single French ex-Cognac cask in the distillery’s cellar and thereafter bottled in just 580 bottles. The name pays homage to one of the last sailing ships used by the Isautier house, named l'Élise.
Review by Dr.Django
Antoinette: holzig mit vanille, etwas bitter, süß im abgang. nicht sonderlich komplex. Ein holziger easy sipper. Der Abgang ist mittellang und das Beste an dem Rum. Apollonie: Weicher, auch süß, mit einem pflanzlich und mit einem Kräutereinschlag. Insgesamt komplexer, lecker. Elise: Dieser hat die bislang intensivste Nase, welche sich am Gaumen fortsetzt. Hier kommen deutlich die dunklen und roten Früchte mehr zum Vorschein, als bei den vorher probierten. Auch lecker. Aventurier: das ist ja mal gar nichts. erinnert eher an einen jungen foursquare. schlecht eingebundener Alkohol. aventurier bdf: fast 80 % abv. klingt vielversprechend, zeigt sich hier aber vergleichsweise zahm und langweilig. Der Alkohol ist gut eingebunden, ein Aromenspektakel bleibt aber leider aus. Hätte hier mehr erwartet. Audacieux bdf: Schon besser, die 73 % abv sind sehr gut integriert, am Gaumen ölig, warm, holzig mit dunklen Früchten. Der Abgang enttäuscht. Das Tasting war eine Ernüchterung, vllt. habe ich aber auch einfach viel zu hohe Erwartungen, wenn ich Isautier sehe. Meine Favoriten bleiben mot großem Abstand die Abfüllungen von Velier und Swell.
Review by TheRhumhoe
A nice surprise that shows the rise of Isautier on the premium rum scene. This Single Cask agricole reveals very singular notes of perfume and flowers (violets) before letting the greediness of spices and fruits and the elegance of wood express themselves. In the mouth, we are first on a floral, vegetal and earthy register, with tobacco, sugar cane and sap, before letting the fruits, spices and wood express themselves. The whole is very round and balanced, the alcohol not being felt. The finish is very long and keeps the aromatic register, with some greedy notes of chocolate. A homogeneous and original rum, which shows a nice depth and deserves more attention.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#4013 First off, the price to quality is very good on this release. You really get a lot for your money. Fresh and fruity with nice spices and roasted wood in really nice balance. The palate is lightly dry with some really nice floral and caramel notes on top of the other flavours. The empty glass is really nice and reveals some chocolate and earthy notes.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Very unusual profile, very floral, earthy and almost perfumed. Overall, however, also very elegant. Exciting! Just not 100% my taste...
Review by Johannes
Very nice, complex, perfectly balanced Agricole!
Review by Djehey
2nd try following the rum fest. I think the nose is superb (fruity, floral, fresh). Unfortunately, the palate is less pleasantly earthy and bitter. Too bad...
Review by Tomáš Bourek
I haven't gotten here yet.
Review by Roman Lelek
Nosing - i can smell tones of caramel, vanilla, fruits (mango or apricots). The taste is going from fruits to woods..some tones are also earthy and flowery notes. From my personal opinion - I really like the profile agricole profile - a lot of tastes to discover - it’s complex and the taste develops with the time in the glass.
Review by Ondra RumRunner
Isautier L'Élise Rhum Vieux Agricole Antilles je elegantní agricole rum pocházející z Réunionu, známý svou komplexní kombinací ovocných, květinových a bylinných tónů. Vůně nabízí bohatou paletu karamelu, sušeného ovoce, vanilky a svěžích květinových akcentů s lehkým vegetálním nádechem. Chuť je komplexní, suchá, dřevitá, s výraznými citrusovými a pepřovými tóny, které přecházejí do elegantního tabákového závěru s dotekem zemitého charakteru. --- English Isautier L'Élise Rhum Vieux Agricole Antilles is an elegant agricole rum from Réunion, known for its complex blend of fruity, floral, and vegetal notes. The nose reveals a rich palette of caramel, dried fruits, vanilla, and fresh floral accents with a light vegetal hint. The palate is complex, dry, and woody, with prominent citrus and peppery tones transitioning into an elegant tobacco finish with an earthy character. --- Deutsch Isautier L'Élise Rhum Vieux Agricole Antilles ist ein eleganter Agricole-Rum von Réunion, bekannt für seine komplexe Mischung aus fruchtigen, blumigen und pflanzlichen Noten. Die Nase zeigt ein reiches Spektrum von Karamell, Trockenfrüchten, Vanille und frischen blumigen Akzenten mit einem leichten pflanzlichen Hauch. Der Gaumen ist komplex, trocken und holzig, mit ausgeprägten Zitrus- und Pfeffernoten, die in einen eleganten Tabakabgang mit erdigem Charakter übergehen.
Review by Nika
Honey in the scent. Rubber and pepper in the teste. This combo is on my preference side (meaning not boring) going straight for eight :)
Review by Michal S
Elegant agricole, fresh, dried fruit, easy drinking.
Review by Léo Delek
Plus gourmand que l'antoinette que je goûté à côté. De l'amande effilée, des fruits tropicaux avec de l'ananas en tete. De l'encaustiqie aussi un petit peu
Review by chu guevara
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Market value
Avg. community purchase price 99 €
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Details about Isautier L'Elise Rhum Vieux Agricole Antipodes 2006
A rum from Reunion, distilled by Isautier, at 55%.
Community purchases
22 bottles logged by 20 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
13% opened, 1 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Isautier L'Elise Rhum Vieux Agricole Antipodes 2006?
Community paid 98–135 €.
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