Nobilis Clarendon No. 38 MMW 2004
For experienced palates, this 19‑year Clarendon MMW at 67.2% is a dry, tropical‑aged Jamaican bruiser. RumX users love its mix of tropical fruits, heavy wood, menthol, medicinal notes and long, funky finish.
- Deep complexity
- Long dry finish
- Great value
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How does Nobilis Clarendon No. 38 MMW 2004 taste?
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Intense, woody Clarendon funk bomb For experienced palates, this 19‑year Clarendon MMW at 67.2% is a dry, tropical‑aged Jamaican bruiser. RumX users love its mix of tropical fruits, heavy wood, menthol, medicinal notes and long, funky finish.
Seasoned Jamaican fans who enjoy powerful, dry, wood‑driven Clarendon with menthol, medicinal notes and plenty of high‑ester funk at full cask strength.
Those sensitive to high ABV, beginners, or drinkers who prefer soft, sweet, easy‑going sippers over dry, woody and slightly aggressive profiles.
How is Nobilis Clarendon No. 38 MMW 2004 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 8.5 lands squarely in the "Very good" band. 98% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
Rum reviews
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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 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 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 Sebastian.W
Tasted at SDR23.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Dušan Houska
Awesome complex wild Jamaica. My favorite flavor and faaakt Funky long finish on the palate
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.
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About the Clarendon distillery
The Clarendon distillery is located in Jamaica. Rums from Clarendon have been reviewed 5,557 times with an average of 8.2/10.
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