Velier Nine Leaves Armagnac Cask 2018
Loved by Artur Schönhütte & 5 more
For curious explorers ready for something different: a 59% Nine Leaves rum finished in Armagnac casks. Expect sake/plum wine notes, vegetal spice and light wood. Best as a geeky tasting-room bottle, not an everyday sipper.
- Unique sake notes
- Nine Leaves character
- Armagnac finish twist
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Experimental, sake‑plum driven sipper For curious explorers ready for something different: a 59% Nine Leaves rum finished in Armagnac casks. Expect sake/plum wine notes, vegetal spice and light wood. Best as a geeky tasting-room bottle, not an everyday sipper.
Seasoned rum geeks who enjoy experimental finishes, Japanese-style profiles, and comparing cask influences in a focused tasting rather than casual sipping.
Beginners, those sensitive to high ABV, or buyers seeking rich sweetness, heavy Armagnac influence, or strong value for money.
How is Velier Nine Leaves Armagnac Cask 2018 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 7.6 lands squarely in the "Good" band. 86% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#5717 27.09.2025 Day one of the Whisky Live 2025, which this year looks better organized/arranged inside. This one is also a try to change the original profile that in my mind didn't really pay off. Light wood and peppery profile with some fruits and some medicinal notes.
Review by zabo
This is probably the best of the new Nine Leaves (at least of the 3 I've tried) from Velier, although in my opinion it's not really that good. A little experimental, but at least not drowned in sherry.
Review by TheRhumhoe
Velier continue de dévoiler son stock de Nine Leaves, mais force est de constater que le line up global laisse à désirer, surtout comparé à l’année dernière. Le nez s’inscrit dans l’esprit de la distillerie avec des notes d’alcool de riz, des notes herbacées, poivrées, vanillées et rôties qui forment ce mix aromatique si particulier. Le citron vert, les fruits secs, l’armagnac et la canne à sucre sont perceptibles et influencent positivement les narines. Cela reste sympathique sans être du grand art. La bouche n’est pas à la hauteur du nez, les arômes sont faiblards et manquent de cohérence. Le saké, l’armagnac, le côté végétal, la canne à sucre, les épices et l’orange (qui me dérange un peu ici) forment un profil peu élaboré, sans grand intérêt et dans lequel il manque de tout. L’alcool reste assez bien intégré malgré cette désuétude. La finale est à l’image de la bouche : timorée, sans grande saveur ou identité propre, c’est à la fois loufoque et déroutant. Le côté végétal accompagne le citron, le poivre et le saké, sans briller. On passe par la petite porte avec cette cuvée qui se rapproche d’avantage d’une expérimentation avec un fût exotique pour la région que d’un vrai rhum de dégustation (même si le prix fait déguster le porte-monnaie).
Review by Nils123
Much better than RX 25054, but unfortunately not a good barrel selection here either. Quite sweet and therefore somewhat one-dimensional. Does not change with water. A re-tasting will be necessary here.
Review by Johannes
Nice Nine Leaves profile, but alcohol could be better integrated. A little too young for me.
Review by Rhum Mirror 🇧🇪
Cette année, j’ai pu déguster toute la lineup, et… malheureusement, ce n’est pas mieux. Les rhums sont plus jeunes (2017 à 2020) et, globalement, encore moins convaincants. La série mise surtout sur les finishes : 2020 Sherry Pedro Ximénez – 60 % et 59 % 2018 Spanish Oak – 59 % 2018 Armagnac Cask – 59 % 2017 Red Wine Cask – 60 % S’il fallait en sauver un, ce serait le 2018 Spanish Oak : une finale dense, corsée, avec cette impression de “mâcher un bâton de réglisse”. Intéressant, sans être transcendant. On sent clairement que cette gamme reste expérimentale, en quête d’un équilibre entre la base et le type de vieillissement. Mais pour l’instant, je dois l’avouer : je ne suis pas le public visé. Des rhums de dégustation plus que de plaisir, parfaits pour un club de dégustation ou une session découverte, mais pas vraiment des bouteilles que j’aurais envie de garder dans mon bar.
Review by Pierangelo Pianta
Sì sente il legno ma non ne capisco il senso
Review by Carlitooo
Surprisingly alcoholic at first, also surprisingly light in color. It improves with time, but unfortunately it doesn't come close to the significantly younger RumClub Armagnac Single Cask.
Review by cool runnings
Avarage rum at an expensive price.
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39 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 5 members.
About the Nine Leaves distillery
The Nine Leaves distillery is located in Japan. Rums from Nine Leaves have been reviewed 790 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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