Le Galion S.B.S French Antilles 2019
Loved by Jordan Signor, Johannes & 28 more
For seasoned enthusiasts only: a high-ester Grand Arôme at 60.3% that mashes overripe tropical fruit, olives, solvents and menthol into a wild, complex profile. RumX members find it intense, quirky and fascinating for slow sipping or geeky tastings.
- Grand Arôme funk
- Complex and unique
- High-ABV depth
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How does Le Galion S.B.S French Antilles 2019 taste?
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Wild Grand Arôme funk bomb For seasoned enthusiasts only: a high-ester Grand Arôme at 60.3% that mashes overripe tropical fruit, olives, solvents and menthol into a wild, complex profile. RumX members find it intense, quirky and fascinating for slow sipping or geeky tastings.
Seasoned funk hunters who enjoy high-ester, experimental Grand Arôme rums with rotten fruit, olive, solvent and menthol notes at cask strength.
Beginners, those sensitive to high ABV, or anyone who dislikes funky, medicinal or ‘rotten fruit’ profiles in their rum.
How is Le Galion S.B.S French Antilles 2019 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 8.3 lands squarely in the "Very good" band. 97% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 2% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by Jordan Signor
Another funky one from the French Antilles. Opulent, aromatic, smooth at this ABV. Load of iodine notes, a balanced smokeyness. Some funky fruits, medicinal and a hefty dose of aromatics and menthol deepness.
Review by Johannes
Another excellent Grand Arome from Galion! I really like the profile! Super nice fruit paired with marzipan.
Review by Vojta
My first experience with Grand Arome rum and i love it. On nose there is lots of overripe fruits, and rotten notes. Musty and meaty notes. Little bit of technical notes The palate consists of overripe fruits, solvents and iodine. Little bit musty and meaty, maybe a little rotten. It'a followed by mint and hay. Finish is warm medium to long with mint, tannis, tropical fruit and iodine. Actually I can't compare with another Grand Arome bottle since this is my first encounter. But to me it's an awesome bottle. I would rate this bottle over 9 if the finish were just a little longer.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#4543 12.01.2024 Very nice and surprisingly good rum.
Review by Rare Akuma
Tasted this at SDR23, so my review remains rather concise. On the nose rich in fruits such as plantains, grapes and some raisins. This sweet, lightly tannic, sensation is brutally interrupted by a dominant paint thinner note. A ‘leafy’ heart, for lack of a better word, that takes the nose in a rather fresh direction, with plenty of gardening peat and potted herbs. In the mouth very sweet and as a result quite ‘cognac-y’, but with pleasant added complexity of soil, bark and solvents. Freshness supplied by sugarcane, herbs and foremost sweet mint, finished with an extremely minty backlash. This was one of the pleasant surprises at SDR23.
Review by Martin Švojgr
Oh, this is awesome... Bompary 😍
Review by Andi
The rum was very exciting for me on the nose and also on the palate, as many aromas interact. Definitely a great Grand Arome from Galion. However, it would overwhelm me for an everyday evening. I would go for something else.
Review by Sebastian.W
Tasted at SDR23.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Extremely special rum. Fermented, almost rotten fruit, brine like kimchi, medicinal notes like iodized ointment, plus a subtle acidity... A flavor you really have to like. Unfortunately, it doesn't suit my taste. Sweet, sour and salty at the same time.
Community purchases
26 bottles logged by 52,000+ RumX members. The ratio of closed / opened / emptied, indicates whether this rum is meant to be drunk or is a collector's item.
Also on the wishlist of 9 members.
About the Le Galion distillery
The Le Galion distillery is located in Martinique. Rums from Le Galion have been reviewed 755 times with an average of 8.1/10.
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