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The Auld Alliance - Corman Collins Clarendon MMW 2004
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"The nose just explodes at the first sniff," as one taster put it — glue and acetone, then pineapple, banana and red fruit, with vanilla and spice behind. It's the palate that divides people: oily and fruity for some, but at 61% the heat can turn hot and astringent, drying out a woody, peppery finish. A pot-still Clarendon that shines on the nose more than the tongue.
The community says- Explosive fruity nose
- Real Clarendon funk
- But: Hot, astringent palate
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How does The Auld Alliance - Corman Collins Clarendon MMW 2004 taste?
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Glorious nose, hot astringent palate Loved for its wide, fruity nose and honest Jamaican funk, but several find the palate hot and astringent — the alcohol isn't fully integrated and the finish dries out fast.
Jamaican funk fans who love a big, ester-heavy nose
Anyone put off by high heat and an astringent finish
Style & occasion: Tropical & funkySipping neat
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38 community reviews
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Top 21% of Jamaica rumsTop 19% at Clarendon
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Positive from 8.0 · Mixed 6.0–7.9 · Critical below 6.0
Review by cigares
Most helpful positive review
A rum which seemed to me not so good, according to RumX, except for its magnificent label, but immediately reveals a magnificent nose with glue and tropical fruits, we are well in Jamaica but without excess. An exceptional width of flavors. Almost every time the aromas appear.on the other hand the mouth is a bit disappointing with too much hot alcohol that masks part of the aromas.the finish is as if shortened by the alcohol, too bad.the empty glass reveals wonders.tasted again and even better!
Review by Cédric Meyers
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Needs to be tasted again
Review by Maxence
Complex, expressive, well-balanced, fruity, this Clarendon does everything well. Good job !
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
06.11.2021 Another visit to "Den Danske Rom & Whiskyfestival and once again with special access and many very drunk people both days. Notes. I'd say the price tag matches what you get. Fruity release with nice esters and a touch of glue. The palate is fresh and medium intense with fruits and a faint smoky note. The finish is long and medium dry with a nice touch of citrus.
Review by Rowald Sweet Empire
Good funky Clarendon (not too chemical). Heavy on the red fruit/berries - not unlike Trinidad Dist. rum. Well balanced but fierce. Love it. Balanced. Very good.
Review by mto75
Edit: Second tasting, due to the extraordinary nose again 2 points on top.Very nice nose with baking spices and citrus, besides discreet esters / solvents and in the background something buttery / floral. In contrast, the palate unfortunately falls a bit, pronounced tannins, mocha, wood and toasted notes. The alcohol could be better integrated. The finish is quite dry.
Review by Stylo
The nose just explodes at the first sniff..glue and acentone go upfront, immediately followed by tropical fruits (pineapple and banana) and some spices. Then, a clear whiff of leather and the traditional Jamaican funk (although not overwhelming). The palate wonderfully recalls the nose, adding some roasted coffee and caramel. The alcohol kicks in pretty soon. Solid Clarendon, even more fruitier and funky that the others I’ve tried :)
Review by Benoit Mahe
A better nose than the mouth, too astringent for my taste. The alcohol could be better integrated. I expected a little more from this Clarendon. There is a very greedy potential but spoiled by its defects.
Review by Mirco
Powerful Clarendon with intense aroma. On the nose fermented fruits, vanilla and some glue. On the palate ripe banana, spice and wood, carried by a pleasant warmth. The alcohol is present but well integrated. Overall a distinctive rum with character, which would have benefited from a bit more balance.
Review by Rhum Mirror 🇧🇪
The nose is warm and melted. We find fruity (plum-pear-citrus) and woody, it is rather fresh. Some varnish comes of course to show the end of its nose as well as some spices and vanilla. The alcohol does not feel it and we are far from the noses of some Jam' with high esters! In mouth the alcohol is warm and lively. The rum is rather oily and coats the whole palate in an instant. We find a vegetal side with beautiful notes of tropical fruits. But it is mostly spicy (vanilla - pepper ...). The finish is rather pungent on a light woody, spicy and menthol. We are on a tasting rum, not really a rum pleasure as far as I am concerned. And I will say that at 185 €, the Q / P ratio is not optimal compared to a Clarendon 2003 released at 80 €.
Review by John Coffey
Quite dry at the end. Good red fruits and a nice complexity in mouth... Very nice nose. But this astringent side on the finish is not in my taste... After corman collins it remains a very nice product
Review by Barnagricole
Very little fruit, lots of wood and spices including pepper. The alcohol is not very well integrated, it burns quite a bit in the mouth. Not my thing, lacks indulgence
Review by TheFrenchRefill
A real pleasure, with a nice complexity on the nose and a great palette on the taste!
Review by Johannes
Good intense nose, very astringent on the palate, slightly fruity, very dry.
Review by Jeremy Roger 🇫🇷
Only 3cl so experience to be repeated but I found very nice markers. Spices and tropical fruits are very present. Esters are mixed with a bitter woody taste quite pleasant.
Review by Michal Jurka
Clarendon is not for me, but I quite enjoyed this one.
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26 bottles logged by 25 collectors.
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42% opened, 3 emptied.
What does The Auld Alliance - Corman Collins Clarendon MMW 2004 cost?
Community paid 115–190 €.
Current best price: 185.00 € – within the typical community range.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 183 €. Full price & collection history in RX+ ›
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Details about The Auld Alliance - Corman Collins Clarendon MMW 2004
A Pot Still Rum from Jamaica, bottled by The Auld Alliance - Corman Collins, at 61%.
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