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456A4EEA-134E-4907-9674-5BFE82AAAE5EMartinique J. Bally
J. Bally Plantation Lajus du Carbet 1972 70cl bottle
Rum Agricole · 45%

J. Bally Plantation Lajus du Carbet 1972

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Review by bossi

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Nov 2023102 reviews
8.3/10

Grassy and fruity on the nose, 1972 most resembles 1953 among the first four. The impression continues on the palate. 72 belongs more to the grassy than the woody and also seems younger. But for me the better 53er ;-). Finish is short to medium length. 83 points.

Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

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Oct 20237,267 reviewsDenmark
7.9/10

08.06.1985 Dorothea Pub, Kolding a place that went out of business in 2005. A place that changed a lot over the years. Notes. Medium dark colour. Nose: wood, mint, spice, dried fruit, vanilla. Palate: round, dry, plum, vanilla, citrus. Finish: medium long, fresh, earthy, citrus, mint.

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Details about J. Bally Plantation Lajus du Carbet 1972

A Rhum Agricole AOC from Martinique, distilled by J. Bally, at 45%.

DistilleryJ. Bally
CountryMartinique
CategoryRhum Agricole AOC
Raw materialSugar cane juice
DistillationColumn Still
ABV45%
Vintage1972
Sugar0 g/L
Volume70cl

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