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Nobilis Clarendon No. 38 MMW 2004
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Fresh-lacquered oak, menthol and eucalyptus hit first, then ripe mango and papaya push through once it opens up. This 19-year Clarendon MMW is a proper tropical-aged Jamaican: glue, tar, spice and dark chocolate under all that fruit. Most tasters agree it needs plenty of air, and the 67.2% shows — the reward is a long, warm, complex pour.
The community says- Tropical fruit depth
- Menthol and oak
- But: Hot ABV
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How does Nobilis Clarendon No. 38 MMW 2004 taste?
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Woody, minty tropical-aged Jamaican bruiser Loved by Clarendon fans for its woody, minty, fruit-packed profile, though a few find it one-dimensional and the high ABV isn't perfectly integrated for everyone.
Aroma profileClarendon fans who like woody, high-ester tropical-aged Jamaicans
Beginners and anyone put off by strong heat
Style & occasion: Mature & oakyTropical & funkySipping neat
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Positive from 8.0 · Mixed 6.0–7.9 · Critical below 6.0
Review by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
Most helpful positive review
Yes, it can do something! Typical Monymusk, initially light esters, then just warm and oily and delicately fruity. I'll have to sharpen it up again: I can't quite keep the 84 points I just gave it, the rum is too peppery for that.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Most helpful mixed review
Unfortunately not quite my cup of tea. Mainly menthol, lots of wood, quite metallic, alcoholic and very fresh menthol without the otherwise intense grapefruit, tropical fruit notes. The nose promised more than the taste delivered.
Review by DomM
Intense with wood and nice tropical fruits. Tropical aging definitely shaped the profile positively. Alcohol fairly present. Nice aged MMW. +0.1 point with the first hints of oxidation in the bottle
Review by Johannes
Amazingly complex! Typical MM profile, rather round, but somewhat astringent, light fruit, light smoke on the finish.
Review by Rodolphe
Third Clarendon of the evening. Clearly related to the previous MMW, but age has already played a big part. It's still very fruity, but the wood has given it a mentholated, gourmand side that attenuates the fermented side, even if it's still very present.
Review by TheRhumhoe
Here, Nobilis offers a Clarendon in a raw form resembling the famous 1995 and 1997 vintages. The nose is very powerful. The fruit is exotic and slightly acidic on citrus, the wood and spices are spicy, but the profile is most interesting in its more empyreumatic (roasted notes) and medicinal side, offering a lovely bouquet of glue, varnish, solvents, olive and a pleasant mineral edge. But alcohol is not far away. The attack on the palate is lively, and while the alcohol may hit at the slightest misstep, it remains remarkably well integrated. Herbaceous, mentholated notes erupt alongside roasted, medicinal and rubbery ones. Strong spices (pimento), wood and chocolate confirm the impression of a full-bodied rum that's eager to make a name for itself. Tropical and dried fruits are the only form of sweetness in this dry, gripping and complex profile. The finish is long, warm, still dominated by scents between alcohol, menthol, medicinal and empyreumatic notes. Fruity, spicy and dark chocolate notes are also perceptible. A somewhat electric rum with a lot to offer for its age and price.
Review by Thunderbird
The tropical maturation has done this Clarendon a lot of good... it is full of rough edges, but in a positive sense. Intense aromas of fruit, wood and spice are clearly perceptible and can be easily tamed after some time. The alcohol is relatively present
Review by TheJackDrop
Big big love for this bottle at the end of a meal with friends. We've got everything you need in terms of fruit, the nose is almost alcohol-free, of course the palate slaps you in every sense but the orange, menthol, and wood are well balanced. Only good stuff (and on top of that on sale at ~30%, what more could the people want). Edit: bitterness and astringency at the end of the glass which aren't necessarily top-notch. Edit: still a great moment.
Review by Christian Rudt
This Clarendon was aged for 14 years in its tropical home. And this time is evident in this wine. Very intense, powerful aromas gradually unfold here. Take your time and enjoy or add a nice body to a cocktail. Very good!
Review by zabo
Tasted at the Franconian Tasting. Thanks DomM for providing it. But I'm not warming to Clarendon at the moment. After tasting together on our rounds, I think this one is rather a weaker bottling for me.
Review by Dr.Django
The nose promises a lot! Tasted straight away, the 67.2% is still very noticeable, I was probably a little too hasty. After half an hour in the glass, I can say that the percentages are well integrated. Intensely spicy and woody, with a slightly smoky finish and a subtle menthol note. I think that this rum could still develop very positively in the bottle. Thanks to Chris for the sample!
Review by Serge
Delicious MMW ... tropical taste. Nice balance of wood, sweetness and fruit. Not an exception but very good and recommendable.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
10.02.2024 tasting event at the Nobilis Warehouse, Haderslev. Retasting and I still love it. Score is still the same. ----------------------- #4294 11.10.2023 This is a really good rum and I think the price tag is very fair. Intense and fruity with a vegetal and medicinal note. The palate is warm and fruity and well balanced with good ABV integration. The finish is long and warm with nice fruits. Draws really nice curtains in the glass. The empty glass has some plum and faint chocolate.
Review by Timo Groeger
And to finish a Clarendon. Tropical fruits are actually only very vaguely noticeable here. Instead, it is quite medicinal and metallic. Also glue and nail polish are recognizable here.
Review by Skyfly
On the nose still primarily fruity, from the palate I immediately think of Caroni - besides the fruits you taste rubber, some tar, various spices and a subtle sweetness. The finish gets drier and drier. I like it very much!
Review by Jérémie Peresse
I couldn't tame this beast. Tasted it over two nights, aired it out, diluted it, nothing worked. I always got the bite/burn of an alcohol that's too present for me. A shame because behind that, it was really well made. But for me, this is a bottling mistake since the balance just isn't there.
Review by Alex1981
Fantastic Clarendon, wonderful nose with fruits & intense wood notes. On the palate it gets more alcoholic with wood spices and a bit unbalanced. With some water it gets more balanced between fruits & wood, gaining some points.
Review by Jarek
Yes, a Clarendon, unmistakable. Like the Bottle Shop with a distinct minty note. Delicious, but not quite at the level of the Sponge or the Bottle Shop bottling. Less complex, less fruity.
Review by Boletus
Right after pouring, the rum is still very closed and mainly characterized by the high-gloss polished and freshly lacquered oak with lots of eucalyptus and menthol. Only after some time in the air does it open up and allow fruity influences of ripe mangoes and papayas. The high alcohol strength presses strongly on the taste buds, but this does not manifest as excessive sharpness, only as a sharp intensity. Towards the end, there is a subtle, medicinal-tarry smoky note, which further increases the complexity. Patience is a virtue and is rewarded, as proven again with this MMW.
Review by Michael Schou
07-02-2025 Sample bought at Nobilis Warehouse Tasting #2 Are found of the Nobilis Clarendon 11 years. This one is better. The extra age and integration between rum and the high ABV is also better in this one. Full power on fruit taste and nose. Long finish. Good to have a few more samples 😉 20-04-2025 - Rate 8.2 Second time tasting this great Clarendon. Keeps the pace from first tasting. Enjoying Clarendon more and more. 14-02-2026 - Rate 8.6
Review by Ysmir
First time tasting MMW and it is very nice. The nose and palate was just wonderful, with more of the industrial notes that I typically seek out. The fruit is present and gives a nice balance to the barrel notes. The age shows off well with the minty menthol/black tea notes, just as expected for something with 19 years of aging (14 at Clarendon). I am a bit disappointed with the finish on this. It has all the right notes and evolution but it disappears far too quickly unfortunately. Overall, I am happy with this and am eager to seek out more MMW. Edit: 21/8/2026 - Adjusted score from 8.4 to 8.5
Review by kondgab
Nose: Tropical fruits up front, followed by roasted notes, wood, and a hint of glue. Palate: Bold and intense, with woody undertones, vibrant tropical fruits, minty freshness, and a medicinal touch. Finish: Woody and powerful, though the alcohol integration could be more refined
Review by Mentalo
This is a very nice Clarendon MMW. Fruity, woody, menthol. It all harmonizes well together, but it also needs its time in the glass. The alcohol is, as often with Clarendon, not particularly well integrated.
Review by Christoph
Extremely relaxed nose for the high alcohol content with lots of wood, almond and roasted aromas. On the tongue, a beautiful interplay of the medicine man who has just collected fresh mint in the forest. Finishes beautifully dry, perfect for wood lovers.
Review by Philip M. 🇧🇪
Salon du Rhum 2024 20/06/2025: Road Rummers Jamaican supertasting @ TastToe. Score remains unchanged. Good Clarendon nose. Woody and spices on the palate. Somewhat one dimensional for me. Good rum but nothing exceptional.
Review by JohnnyCuenta
Alcohol way too present. Okay profile, nothing more. No interest for me.
Review by Alexander Rasch
Very spicy Clarendon with a lot of wood influence. Beautiful fruit toffee mixture in the nose and apricot jam on the palate with a good portion of pepper. There is a lot to discover here and the alcohol is well integrated and warms nicely.
Review by alex
Nice surprise. Rather well done. From nose to finish there's an alcoholic smell, but also chilli and pepper. It warms up rather well 😂 Bcp de fruits sans être sûr-dosé, du bois , un peu de grilllé (genre noisette. Good length, but still smells of accol, top !
Review by Filip Šikula
Perfect woody Clarendon just the way I like it. A combination of Jamaican fruity basket with an above-standard portion of wood, just as we expect from the older Clarendon. A multi-layered taste that gradually reveals its possibilities.
Review by Pierangelo Pianta
First minutes very awkward.. the buttery part is not primary, very powerful, needs to be opened slowly on the palate.. overripe fruit in the background..
Review by Martin Mihaly
A nice sharp Clarendon. Wet, really intense, solvent, varnish, menthol, a bit of dried fruits, young wood. On the palate sharp and peppery but still pleasant, lots of fresh flavor, a touch of young wood, varnish and solvent, dried fruits, glue. The finish is nicely long and warm.
Review by Buddudharma
Great Clarendon, which I would have blindly mistaken 100% for a St. Lucia. Wonderful alcohol integration, the benefits of tropical maturation and a beautifully balanced profile. The final touch is missing from the best St. Lucias, but nevertheless a great rum.
Review by Rare Akuma
Tasted this at SDR23, so my review remains rather concise. Lavish aromas of berrymix, tropical and dried fruits. Very cask spice driven with old wood and vanilla. One can only imagine this is what ‘the tropics’ smell like. Follows up with additional fresh and herbal notes, as well as heavy, dirty and oily components. Extremely well balanced. The dirt and oil continue on the palate, with less fruits and more herbs such as mint and thyme. Very complex and delicately built profile with a base of dried fruits, burnt caramel and oak. As with most Clarendon ‘04 needs to be aerated excessively, but what a reward you get for spending time with this in your glass. I could spend hours nosing and tasting this. Definitely the highlight of SDR23.
Review by Stijn Zino
Salon Du Rhum 2024 Great MM but nothing special. Road Rummers S8T6 Jamaica supertasting Nice rum with strong Clarendon profile. Woody and herbal. Strong ABV but not overpowering A bit onedimensional too keep your interest.
Review by Manuel
Despite a very high alcohol content, good and above all very warm on the finish
Review by Sebastiaan Linssen
Retested at GRF2025 Still a very solid rum. I have rated it a bit higher (+0.6). But I have to admit that in my taste and experience, Clarendon are a bit of a hit or miss. This one is definitely a hit. Nose is pleasant and very woody and tropical fruit. Taste reflects the above and the finish lingers.
Review by Sebastian.W
Tasted at SDR23.
Review by Michal S
A heavy, solid rum with many layers. The aroma is a pleasant combination of technical notes and tropical fruits, the taste is much more brutal (leather, chocolate). Nothing for beginners, but a more experienced rum drinker will find his or her own.
Review by Pavel Ungr, RumRock
Vintage 2004. I rate it 8.3 out of 10, very good rum.
Review by Dušan Houska
Awesome complex wild Jamaica. My favorite flavor and faaakt Funky long finish on the palate
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21 bottles logged by 20 collectors.
Both drunk and collected.
19% opened, 3 emptied.
What does Nobilis Clarendon No. 38 MMW 2004 cost?
Community paid 120–200 €.
Current best price: 187.99 € – within the typical community range.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 134 €. Full price & collection history in RX+ ›
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Details about Nobilis Clarendon No. 38 MMW 2004
A Pot Still Rum from Jamaica, bottled by Nobilis Rum, at 67,2%.
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