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Trois Frères Distillery Takamaka St. André 8 Years Old Rum
Curious drinkers who want an easy, low-commitment pour from the Seychelles are the right audience here. The nose is the highlight — oak, vanilla, dried fruit, a little coconut and spice — but most tasters agree the palate falls flat, turning mild, thin and slightly woody. A couple describe it as almost "caramelized water" in the mouth. Pleasant and gentle, just not deep.
The community says- Pleasant nose
- But: Thin body
- But: Bland palate
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How does Trois Frères Distillery Takamaka St. André 8 Years Old Rum taste?
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Nice nose, thin and mild palate People land around the middle: a promising, pleasant nose that mostly fades on the palate into something thin and mild. Easy to drink, but many wanted more.
People who want a gentle, easy everyday sipper
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Positive from 8.0 · Mixed 6.0–7.9 · Critical below 6.0
Review by Stefan Persson
This rum from the Seychelles is made from sugar cane juice, but they don’t call it Agricole cause they say that their methods are different. I think that the best thing about this rum is the aroma which is very nice, in the mouth it’s then quite bland but easy to drink.
Review by TheRhumhoe
A disappointing rum. The nose seems promising with notes of glue, fruit, spices, and wood, before completely falling into oblivion once in the mouth. Very bland and evasive on the palate, one might mistake it for caramelized water. The finish, equally unmemorable, hardly reveals anything.
Review by Timo Groeger
I actually didn’t expect anything good from this rum, but surprisingly it tasted good. A slight sweetness and vanilla note, I really didn’t expect that. I’m satisfied for a rather cheap rum.
Review by Jens Mulzer
Sehr zahmer Geruch. Leicht holzig, leicht würzig, aber alles sehr wenig intensiv. Geschmacklich ergeben sich leichte Trockenfrüchte und Nüsse. Aber es wirkt irgendwie verwässert. Der Abgang ist sehr kurz. Für ca 50€ für eine 1 Liter Flasche ist der Rum eigentlich recht passabel.
Review by Tobin
I can't fully agree with the previous reviews. Sure, it's certainly no revelation and definitely not a price-performance hit, but it still has something. Light coffee notes, sour on the tongue, relatively woody and spicy (not unpleasant) – you find quite a bit. Definitely okay(+).
Review by Morgan Garet
No interest.
Review by Daniel
Conclusion: Spicy but rather thin rum without edges and corners. Easy sipping. However, for the price you can find significantly better rums.
Review by Michael Janek
27.9.2024 Cubana Bar Brno: scent is gentle, you can smell coconut, vanilla. Taste is bland, but after swallowing it tingles the tongue, a bit smoky.
Review by MoMcGurk
I believe it is my first rum from the Seychelles. A little oak in the aroma, and something more I am unable to place. The oak continues with the flavor, and maybe some citrus. There is some burn, but not too much.
Review by Sylvain44
L’alcool l est pas bien intégré, pas très savoureux. Bien pour la mixologie
Review by Tyler Griffith
The nose is better than the taste, but it is pleasant. Sweet, a bit of spice. Heavy brown sugar and vanilla. Can be a good, albeit basic, sipper.
Review by J.V.
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38 bottles logged by 36 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
50% opened, 5 emptied.
What did the community pay for Trois Frères Distillery Takamaka St. André 8 Years Old Rum?
Community paid 47–77 €.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 48 €. Full price & collection history in RX+ ›
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Details about Trois Frères Distillery Takamaka St. André 8 Years Old Rum
A Pot & Column Still Rum from Seychelles, distilled by Trois Frères Distillery, at 40%.
About the Trois Frères Distillery distillery
The Trois Frères Distillery distillery is located in Seychelles. Rums from Trois Frères Distillery have been reviewed 742 times with an average of 7.1/10.
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