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Clément VSOP
Loved by Galli33, Émile Shevek & 9 more
A solid stepping stone into aged agricole: light, 40% ABV and easy-drinking. Expect apple, citrus and dried fruit over gentle wood, smoke and classic grassy sugarcane. Widely seen as a textbook, everyday Martinique profile with good value and versatility neat or in spirit-forward cocktails.
Aggregated from 175 community reviews.
- Textbook agricole profile
- Fruity, smoky nose
- Good value sipper
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A Rhum Agricole from Martinique, distilled by Distillerie du Simon, at 40%.
How does Clément VSOP taste?
Aggregated from 175 community reviews.
Textbook entry-level aged agricole A solid stepping stone into aged agricole: light, 40% ABV and easy-drinking. Expect apple, citrus and dried fruit over gentle wood, smoke and classic grassy sugarcane. Widely seen as a textbook, everyday Martinique profile with good value and versatility neat or in spirit-forward cocktails.
Curious explorers wanting a clear, affordable introduction to aged Martinique agricole, with balanced fruit, smoke and dry wood rather than heavy sweetness.
Those seeking sweet, rich rums or very intense, high-ABV pours; also not ideal for drinkers who dislike herbal, grassy cane notes or dry, woody finishes.
How is Clément VSOP rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict , 7.1 lands squarely in the "Good" band. 52% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 4% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by LukaŽiga
7,7:On the nose, it is light, the first impression is like we scent Islay whisky, but just for short, because then agricole steps in with Martinique volcanique notes. Fruits (grape and prune) and nuts (hazelnut and almond) are the omnipresent on this nose, when aired a bit. Caramel is also here, as some herbal, flowery and woody notes. Becomes dry, some roastedness is here. 7,7:On the palate, there is also fruity, there is grapefruit, and dry with some honey, agricole is mainstay, with Martinique volcanique notes and is flowery, perfumed. A hint of pepper makes some presence, as saltiness and wood. Nicely round and balanced, with minimal acidity. Nice chocolate smokiness is felt when the rum is well rested. As well we could find some undertones as resin, juniper and licorice. 7,6:The finish is medium, a bit thin and dry, pepper spicy with dried fruits... Upgraded to 7.7...from 7,4
Review by Galli33
This is a really good agricole. With all the classic facets of an agricole. Pleasant to drink. I enjoyed this one after a delicious meal in Padova🤌🏻
Review by Tupiaz
Jrg får en smag af blomster. Der også en smag af frugter, her får jeg assostioner til vingummi. I afslutningen kommer der en smag af træ eg som giver en brændende/rug afslutning som står i kontrast til den bløde og sødmefuld start.
Review by Émile Shevek
Una versione un pelo migliore del VO con i tipici sentori di vegetali, legno giovane leggermente tostato, frutta secca, canna e un po' di cognac
Review by Campbell
A decent entry level aged agricole, if not a little bland. The barrel integration is interesting, adding some nice spice and oakiness, but I think it muffles too much of the character that Clement’s unaged distillate has going for it.
Review by TheRhumhoe
A pleasant permanent range rum, offering a delicately woody, slightly vanilla nose, followed by cinnamon, a smoky edge and dried fruits (grapes). Sugar cane and a touch of caramel follow. Simple and effective. On the palate, sugar cane returns with agricultural and herbaceous notes, followed by spicy wood, tobacco, walnuts and dried fruit to balance out the dry but relatively mild profile. The finish, of decent length, leaves the imprint of wood, smoky notes and spices, with a slightly perceptible vegetal influence. A most typical agricultural rum, with no apparent flaws but no extravagance either. A good introduction to rum from the French West Indies.
Review by Max13
Long finish. Very vegetale. Strong flavor.
Review by Cédric Meyers
very pleasant for a VSOP.
Review by Bob_
My first VSOP Agricole, so that I can make a judgment about this origin in general. In any case, the taste was very spicy and woody, rather dry. No vanilla, no caramel. Rather short finish.
Review by ChristophFFM
Smells pleasantly fruity and mild. Taste quite spicy and peppery, but not alcoholic.
Review by Necron
Very particular rum. It is inviting you with its sweet smell and then surprises you with the strong alcoholic and spicy taste. The pleasant sensations linger on your toungue for quite a while and surprisingly leaves you wanting for more. Not recommended for those new to rum unless they are already suited to spices.
Review by Montana
Ein fruchtiger Geruch, etwas alkoholisch und etwas Klebstoff. Der Geschmack ist fruchtig, etwas süßlich mit einem mittellangem Nachklang.
Review by Godspeed
The mainstream standard-holder for VSOP agricoles. It is a recommended expression but there’s way better out there to be had. But, it’s kind of the agricole I’d have hoped to have had as my first taste because it’s such a neutral yet good example of the style sitting smack in the middle of the average age ranges. A great introduction to the world of rhum agricole.
Review by Christoph
Orange, apricot, raisins. Has something of trail mix, where I would otherwise sometimes say that goes well with dark chocolate.
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Community purchases
399 bottles logged by 384 collectors.
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32% opened, 48 emptied and repurchased.
What does Clément VSOP cost?
Community paid €23–€46.
Current best price: €37.83 – within the typical community range.
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399 purchased · 194 tasted · 77 wishlist · as of
About the Distillerie du Simon distillery
The Distillerie du Simon distillery is located in Martinique. Rums from Distillerie du Simon have been reviewed 4,910 times with an average of 8.0/10.
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