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Neisson Le Rhum XO Full Proof
Poured neat is where this Neisson belongs — a sipper, not a mixer. The nose leans pastry-sweet (crème brûlée, warm macarons, vanilla, almond) before the palate turns spicy and fresh: cinnamon, pepper, bitter orange, dark chocolate with a fine thread of oak. At 57.3% the alcohol sits remarkably well-integrated, and the finish runs unusually long for an agricole. Several tasters rate batch 1 and 2 slightly higher.
The community says- Long finish
- Well-integrated 57%
- But: Bested by earlier batches
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How does Neisson Le Rhum XO Full Proof taste?
Aggregated from 46 community reviews.
Spicy, citrus-driven agricole for neat sipping Widely loved as classic Neisson — powerful yet round, spicy, citrus-forward with a long finish. The main gripe: fans of earlier full-proof batches find this one a touch less indulgent.
Agricole drinkers who want spice, citrus and cask-strength power
Beginners and anyone wanting a soft, fruity, low-proof pour
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What does the community say?
96% rate it 8 or higher. 16 selected write-ups from 46 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Basti
So far I haven't really warmed up to Agricole, so it was time for a little crosstasting. 1st RX7238 (Neisson Full Proof): Overall more on the fresh/fruity side. Alcohol very well integrated -> 8.5/10. 2nd RX10968 (St. James V&B): Here I particularly like the nose with the subtle glue note, tropical and dried fruits. On the palate then clearly spicier/roastier and slightly bitter -> 8.6/10. 3rd (RX1146) La Mauny: Quite sweet on the nose, with lots of caramel, dried nuts and vanilla. Nuts and vanilla. A floral note initially on the palate, then spices and wood dominate -> 8.5/10. 4. RX2216 (Kill Devil Bellevue 1998): Mint, chocolate and some smoke on the nose. On the palate also chocolate and mint, plus wood, caramel, some tropical fruit and leather. Fruits and leather. I liked the taste best. -> 8,7/10. 5th RX6221 (Karukera Velier 70th): For me the most "agricole" on the nose. In contrast to the other representatives in the tasting, I can tell directly from the nose that this is an agricole. I can detect typical fresh, grassy notes, sugar cane and unfortunately also a slightly musty note. I also find it quite floral/flowery/grassy on the palate. -> 7,9/10
Review by RumTaTa
By far not as distinctive as the previously tasted l'Esprit 70%.This is wonderfully round and still shows its origin from sugar cane juice.The nose is restrained with a wide range of fine flavors, freshness and fruit have the upper hand.On the palate then just the other way around, here predominate spice and wood slightly. The aftertaste is a long-lasting continuation of the taste experience.One of the best Agricole Rums, which I have tried so far, unfortunately very expensive - if at all to get.
Review by Rhum Mirror 🇧🇪
Le nez est mielleux. On y retrouve de la vanille mais surtout du caramel/crème brûlée ! Le tout saupoudré d’un soupçon de fruité (fruits tropicaux : papayes – figues, pêche). Le nez est équilibré, tirant sur la fraîcheur. En bouche, l’attaque est tout en douceur comme un velouté. Epices (cannelle), boisé, chocolat et des agrumes sont au programme. C’est long en bouche sur un profil plus végétal, c’est très frais et plaisant. Conclusions : c’est un beau produit, on est clairement dans le haut du panier des vieux agricoles. Il est un digne représentant de ce terroir martiniquais.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Surprisingly sweet Agricole, especially on the nose you could almost think of coconut macaroons fresh from the oven. Taste then very spicy, fresh and intense after cocoa nibs with sea salt, bitter orange with honey, yellow stone fruit like mirabelle plums, dark chocolate with cinnamon, some mint and just the right amount of wood. Alcohol is very well integrated and the finish is unusually long for an Agricole! Horny stuff...!
Review by Émile Shevek
On the nose fruit, roasted hazelnuts, citrus, chocolate, spices and a mixture of creme brulee/vanilla/sweet. On the palate the characteristic roasted hazelnuts, roasted cashews, slight forest, spices including pepper, vegetable, citrus and a hint of sweetness. Intense and persistent finish, perfectly integrated ABV, extremely round and very drinkable. In the glass empty wood and red fruit. A little gem of refinement
Review by Jeremy Roger 🇫🇷
Typical Neisson nose ! A mixture of spices, creme brulee and wood that makes you salivate. In the mouth it is delicious ! Powerful and balanced and we feel that we will enjoy it all along the tasting. Spices, wood, cinnamon, citrus fruits and a hint of dark chocolate, all that perfectly proportioned! A big kiff
Review by Benoit Mahe
An expressive rum, very spicy, with a marked honeyed note. The alcohol is not badly integrated but you can feel it a bit more than on the batch 1 for example. It is very good but it is not my favorite xo fp
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Not much to say, this is Neisson and they really know how to make high end rums. A very fruity and warm/spicy palate with am extremely long finish. Complex and very well rounded.
Review by John Coffey
Less appreciated than the fp batch 2. More floral and fresh. Less greedy too but it remains a very very good product... Neisson a classic
Review by Buddudharma
Mature Neisson with a nice silky mouthfeel and wonderfully integrated alcohol. A little more fruit would still suit it well....
Review by Mr. Stups
Nichts geht über Full Proof. Voll auf die Fresse und dabei trotzdem noch gut zu trinken. Schöne Vanillearomen im Nachgang
Review by Jonathan Massard
Note à suivre. pour le moment, avec le Neisson 15 ans batch 3, un des meilleurs rhums que j'ai dégusté.
Review by RumRhush
Premières impressions bien en deçà du batch 1 et 2 a regoûter calmement
Review by Mando
Simply excellent. It combines power and deliciousness to perfection.
Review by Ced Ritch
Odeur de frangipane très agréable. Un gout de pâtisserie exquis.
Review by alex
Juste parfait. 😍
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Avg. community purchase price 235 €
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Details about Neisson Le Rhum XO Full Proof
A Rhum Agricole AOC from Martinique, distilled by Neisson, at 57,3%.
Community purchases
123 bottles logged by 95 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
17% opened, 3 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Neisson Le Rhum XO Full Proof?
Community paid 155–242 €.
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