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Bologne VSOP Rhum Vieux Supérieur
One taster called this "really something extra for a VSOP," and that's the honest gist. This 8-year Bologne agricole from Guadeloupe leans on baked apple, cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom, with dried fruit and a lightly toasted, caramelized oak underneath. Several note the agricole dryness and a peppery, herbal, tobacco-tinged finish that turns a touch bitter. Enjoyable, if a bit understated on the nose.
The community says- Baked apple & cinnamon
- Complex spice-fruit palate
- But: Faint aromas
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How does Bologne VSOP Rhum Vieux Supérieur taste?
Aggregated from 35 community reviews.
Spiced, dried-fruit agricole with a dry finish Well-liked as a relaxed-evening agricole with real spice-and-fruit complexity. The common gripes: faint aromas and a short, slightly bitter, herbaceous finish that clashes with the softer palate.
People who enjoy dry, spice-driven aged agricole for slow sipping
Anyone wanting big, sweet, boldly aromatic rum
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How is Bologne VSOP Rhum Vieux Supérieur rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.5 sits in the “Good” band. 60% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 2% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
69% rate it between 6 and 8. 7 selected write-ups from 35 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by TheRhumhoe
Most helpful positive review
A VSOP that has a lot going for it as a permanent range rum. The nose is relatively complete, with exotic fruits, citrus and dried fruits, but also tobacco, floral notes, sugarcane, caramel, sweet spices and a lightly toasted woodiness. A broad and interesting profile. On the palate, the combination of fruit and spice dominates, with notes of baked apple, nutmeg, cinnamon and cardamom. Exotic fruit and caramelized oak give the profile roundness, while the agricultural influence reminds us of the profile's dry side. The alcohol is well integrated, but could be a little stronger. The finish is the antithesis of the palate, with an assertive bitterness on greenness, and more spicy, dry, herbaceous and tobacco notes. This flashier side contrasts with the rest of the profile, which was intended to be more refined and gentle. A good rum with a well-chiselled profile, available at a decent price.
Review by Mirko Frosini 🇮🇪
Most helpful mixed review
A decent rum, but unfortunately with unremarkable aromas. It remains good for a pleasant tasting, but did not convince me.
Review by Stefan Persson
This VSOP rum from the Bologne distillery in Guadeloupe, that I tasted at the beach bar (Langley Resort, Fort Royale), is really something extra for a VSOP. The blend consists of different rums distilled in their copper column still, aged in French oak barrels from 4 to over 8 years. The nose is fruity, woody, smoky, nutty and vegetal with scents of cocoa, honey, cane juice, olives, bananas, pineapple, walnuts, herbs and raisins. At the palate it’s complex, sweet, spicy, dry, woody and nutty with flavors of pepper, vanilla, nutmeg, ginger, tobacco and hazelnut. The finish is rather long and definitely savory.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#4361 22.10.2023 Whisky Live 2023
Review by TheJackDrop
I like bologna, it's always simple but effective. In summary, my tasting notes: Nose: Dried fruit, Cinnamon, Spicy, Tobacco On the palate: Apple, Cinnamon, Spicy, Cardamom Finish: Peppery, Tobacco
Review by Oliver
Sehr guter Agricole für entspannte Abende
Review by Yannick CULTOT
Rhum de bonne qualité, assez complexe mais finale un peu courte !
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Avg. community purchase price 45 €
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Details about Bologne VSOP Rhum Vieux Supérieur
A Column Still Rum from Guadeloupe, distilled by Bologne, at 42%.
Community purchases
104 bottles logged by 94 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
36% opened, 16 emptied and repurchased.
What does Bologne VSOP Rhum Vieux Supérieur cost?
Community paid 31–70 €.
Current best price: 73.50 € – above the typical community range.
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104 purchased · 40 tasted · 21 wishlist · as of
About the Bologne distillery
The Bologne distillery is located in Guadeloupe. Rums from Bologne have been reviewed 867 times with an average of 8.0/10.
To Bologne →Read on in the RumX Guide
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