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Swell de Spirits Bielle #20 Gaston for Passion Rhums Bielle 2012
A cool mint streak runs right through this aged Marie-Galante agricole — unexpected next to all the wood. Thirteen years give it toasted oak, roasted almonds and honey, with pineapple, apricot and orange peel on top. It's dense, almost oily, and finishes long, dry and peppery. Grassy agricole sits quietly in the back. One taster called the palate "profound & complex" and meant it.
The community says- Toasted nutty depth
- Cool mint streak
- But: Sharp oak bite
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How does Swell de Spirits Bielle #20 Gaston for Passion Rhums Bielle 2012 taste?
Aggregated from 17 community reviews.
Nutty, minty aged Marie-Galante agricole Members rate it a very good, harmonious Bielle that repays attention — several prefer it to the 2014. The sharp oak and dry tannic finish need patience, not a sidekick pour.
aged agricole fans who sip slowly
anyone wanting an easy background pour
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What does the community say?
100% rate it 8 or higher. 7 selected write-ups from 17 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Thunderbird
Dieser Bielle gefällt mir richtig gut..deutlich harmonischer als der 2014er von Swell de Spirits..vor allem sind hier neben den Agricole-Aromen auch weiche florale und sanfte Gewürzaromen wahrnehmbar. Der Abgang ist dann ganz klassisch Agricole recht pflanzlich. Top
Review by zabo
Im Vergleich die zwei neuen Bielle von Swell. Nach meiner Meinung nach beide solide Abfüllungen, die mich aber beide nicht vom Hocker reißen (Bin ja auch nicht der große Agricole Fan) der #20 hat aber ein wenig die Nase vorn.
Review by TheJackDrop
Pas très objectif comme avis, mais voici mon impression détaillée (bouteille malheureusement vide dès le samedi soir, pas de photo dédiée) : N : canne, fraicheur mentholée, réglisse. Caramel au beurre salé, ananas, zestes d’orange. B : ronde, chaleureuse, sirupeuse. Fruits exotiques, ananas, mangue, boisé gras, réglisse. Fruits confits, orangette > profond & complexe. F : Finale : Persistante et huileuse, chocolat noir & touche mentholée > durable et raffinée. Une finale beaucoup plus fraiche et longue que son petit frère qui me font monter la note.
Review by Vincent D
Dernier des Bielle goûtés (rapidement, sans photo, de sous le comptoir) sur le stand de Swell de Spirits. Plus convenu et moins surprenant que le 2014. mais aussi sûrement un bon représentant de ce que cette distillerie fait de meilleur. Une belle canne pâtissière joliment boisée. Mériterait beaucoup plus de temps.
Review by F.L.O.
Leicht nussiger und lang gelagerter Agricole. Erinnert mich irgendwie an einen Kandidaten der Belize-Draw Serie von Romdeluxe….aber deutlich besser, angenehmer und vor allem mit schöner Holznote. Sehr gut gelungen.
Review by Gaston NP
Sélection pour le groupe Facebook Passion Rhums Bielle : Un rhum choisi avec soin aux côtés du maître de chai Jacques Larrent, de Mika (Swell de Spirits) et de moi-même. Un moment magique que nous avons le plaisir de partager avec vous à travers ces deux sélections. Le 2012 – 13 ans est un véritable coup de cœur ! On y retrouve des notes de fruits à coque, d’amande et de douces épices. Nous espérons que vous l’apprécierez autant que nous.
Review by Joachim Guger
Sehr gutes Bielle-Profil. Frische, Lack, Pflanzen, Honig, Makronen, Lakritz und sehr schöne Gewürznoten. Komplex, kräftig, warm. Vollmundig, würzig, Honig im Mund. Langer, kräftiger Abgang. Sehr pfeffrig. Mit etwas Wasser wird er trockener und im Mund weicher. Insgesamt typischer, sehr guter Bielle. Nichts zum nebenbeitrinken, man muss sich mit ihm beschäftigen. Gefällt mir erheblich besser, als der 2014.
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Avg. community purchase price 154 €
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Details about Swell de Spirits Bielle #20 Gaston for Passion Rhums Bielle 2012
A Rhum Agricole from Marie Galante, bottled by Swell de Spirits, at 53,8%.
Community purchases
22 bottles logged by 17 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
4% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Swell de Spirits Bielle #20 Gaston for Passion Rhums Bielle 2012?
Community paid 134–162 €.
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About the Bielle distillery
The Bielle distillery is located in Marie Galante. Rums from Bielle have been reviewed 4,511 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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