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Nobilis Clarendon No. 38 MMW 2004
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?
Aggregated from 71 community reviews.
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.
Clarendon fans who like woody, high-ester tropical-aged Jamaicans
Beginners and anyone put off by strong heat
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What does the community say?
90% rate it 8 or higher. 19 selected write-ups from 71 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
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 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 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 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 Michael Schou
20-04-2025 - Rate 8.2 Second time tasting this great Clarendon. Keeps the pace from first tasting. Enjoying Clarendon more and more. 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 😉
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
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 TheJackDrop
A big hit with this bottle at the end of a meal with friends. We've got everything we need in terms of fruit, the nose is almost alcohol-free, of course the palate is a slap in all senses of the word, but the orange, menthol and wood are well balanced. All good stuff (and what's more, on special offer at ~30%, as the people demand). Edit: bitterness and astringency at the end of the glass which are not necessarily top top.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
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 Christoph
Für den hohen Alkoholgehalt extrem entspannte Nase mit viel Holz, Mandel und Röstaromen. Auf der Zunge ein schönes Spiel vom Medizinmann der gerade frische Minze im Wald gesammelt hat. Abgang schön trocken, perfekt für Holzloebhaber.
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 Mentalo
Das ist ein sehr schöner Clarendon MMW. Fruchtig, holzig, Menthol. Das harmoniert alles gut zusammen, aber er braucht such seine Zeit im Glas. Der Alkohol ist, wie so oft bei Clarendon, nicht sonderlich gut integriert.
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.
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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%.
Community purchases
20 bottles logged by 19 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
20% opened, 3 emptied and repurchased.
What does Nobilis Clarendon No. 38 MMW 2004 cost?
Community paid 120–200 €.
Current best price: 187.99 € – within the typical community range.
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