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William Hinton 6 Years
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Several tasters call this the "most easy sipper aus Madeira" — a gentle way into the Portuguese cane-juice style. Expect dried fruit, raisin, brown sugar and soft wood spice, with clear port and sherry cask influence. The knock is consistent: at 40% it reads a touch watered-down and the finish runs short, so the lovely nose doesn't fully carry through on the palate.
The community says- Fruity, fragrant nose
- But: Short finish
- But: Feels diluted
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How does William Hinton 6 Years taste?
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Easy Madeira sipper, fruity nose, short finish Well-liked as an everyday Madeira agricole with a pretty, fruity nose. Most agree it's a bit diluted and short on the finish — several wish it came at higher proof.
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Positive from 8.0 · Mixed 6.0–7.9 · Critical below 6.0
Review by FaoRouge
Most helpful positive review
Bought because something in the smell attracted me like catnip to my cat. Taste at the beginning, a bit woodier than expected, but then...the finish is not as short for me as often described here and then, when I thought that was it, the component in the smell that attracted me so much came, only now intense as a taste, at the base of the tongue, in the breath... Unfortunately, I can't describe this component, I can't make a comparison. I don't think everyone will react as euphorically as I did, but anyone who notices this positive but unknown note when smelling it should also try it.
Review by FischeJ
Most helpful critical review
Not my thing. The finish covers everything and is not particularly well done. Also very one-dimensional. Too alcoholic despite only 40%. Short finish.
Review by Stefan Persson
Overall an OK everyday rum that I expected to be more complex because of all the different casks used. This William Hinton Agricole produced by the Engenho Novo Distillery in Madeira is a blend aged for a minimum of six years in ex-Port, ex-Madeira, ex-Sherry, ex-Bourbon and ex-Brandy casks.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
unfortunately very short finish and too watered down, but the basic profile is quite exciting
Review by Christian Rudt
Not quite my cup of tea and clearly too light, but overall very balanced with predominantly nutty aromas at first. There is also the influence of the different casks. Port wine and sherry at the finish are quite strong. The base is right but that's about it.
Review by TheRhumhoe
A pleasant permanent range rum for discovering the Portuguese style. The nose is fresh and pleasant, carried by floral notes, peach and raisin. The influence of port makes itself felt, as do woodiness, sweet spices, brown sugar and chocolate. The profile is smooth and varied. However, things get more complicated on the palate. The taste is a little too diluted and carried away by the cask (notably port and sherry). The raisin, gourmet woodiness, spiciness, chocolate and caramel make for a very smooth profile that's a little wearying in the long run. The alcohol is not badly integrated, but it is very present on the influences of the various aging casks. The finish is short and develops few aromas. A few herbaceous notes play spoilsport with this rum's spicy, roasted and dry profile. A version with a higher alcohol content would be worth testing to see whether the problem is structural or inherent in the dilution.
Review by primus
The William Hinton 6y gives the impression you could smell port wine, at least when sitting in the sun of Portugal enjoying the view. Actually, the smell remains rather flat and soft, without much depth. On the palate mild, slightly sweet and with gentle wood spice. An unexciting rum that delivers more atmosphere than an aroma spectacle – and finds its charm exactly in that. For a 7, it's a bit too spritzy...
Review by Johannes
Nice complexity, a bit smoky
Review by Tobin
I find it much better than the previous reviews, very nice starter 👌🏼
Review by Pavel Spacek
I dont like the taste. At least it looks like the rum is properly made, no addictions
Review by Blockzeitwilli
Faint nose with light fruit and floral tones. Unfortunately only a short finish, also very lightly fruity and floral. Very light rum. PLV doesn't quite fit for me.
Review by Carlitooo
A really nice and round sipper from Madeira. The perfect everyday rum and very tasty in a daiquiri
Review by Pavel Ungr, RumRock
6 years of aging. I rate it 7.2 out of 10, a solid rum that doesn't disappoint.
Review by Thomas G
An Agricole from Madeira. I taste many typical Agricole notes of grass, vegetal notes, maybe even floral. Along with that, there's a lot of wood, but the rum feels a bit too flat for me. It has a very short finish and despite 'only' 40%, it comes across as somewhat alcoholic in a bad way.
Review by Léo Delek
Light woody notes that are not dominant, leaving plenty of room for fruits like peach, apricot, candied orange. There's also vanilla and some spices. Very classic (I could have mistaken it for an agricole from the Antilles) but still good (without blowing me away) despite the 40%.
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Expert review by The Fat Rum Pirate
Read full review ›As well as doing a ageing house tour you can buy the William Hinton range in the shop next door. I would also recommend looking for the various packs of miniatures available in most of the small supermarkets in Funchal. You can obtain a good number of Madeiran Agricoles without...
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34 bottles logged by 33 collectors.
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44% opened, 6 emptied.
What does William Hinton 6 Years cost?
Avg. community purchase price 51 €.
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Current best price: 51.90 €.
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Details about William Hinton 6 Years
A Column Still Rum from Madeira, distilled by William Hinton, at 40%.
About the William Hinton distillery
The William Hinton distillery is located in Madeira. Rums from William Hinton have been reviewed 429 times with an average of 6.5/10.
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