Fassbind AG Gardel Secret Treasures Old Guadeloupe Rum 1989
For curious explorers into old agricoles, this 13‑year Gardel marries dry wood, leather and winter spices with dried fruits and a touch of herbal cane. Bottled at 42%, it’s characterful yet very approachable, and RumX members rate it highly as a rare glimpse into a closed Guadeloupe distillery.
- World‑class nose
- Dry woody profile
- Distinctive old style
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Dry, woody and characterful old agricole For curious explorers into old agricoles, this 13‑year Gardel marries dry wood, leather and winter spices with dried fruits and a touch of herbal cane. Bottled at 42%, it’s characterful yet very approachable, and RumX members rate it highly as a rare glimpse into a closed Guadeloupe distillery.
Fans of dry, woody agricoles who enjoy leather, baking spices and dried fruits at a gentle 42% without added sweetness.
Those wanting rich sweetness, high‑ester funk or cask‑strength intensity; the diluted profile may feel too thin for proof hunters.
How is Fassbind AG Gardel Secret Treasures Old Guadeloupe Rum 1989 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 8.5 lands squarely in the "Very good" band. 100% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by Andi
Mein erster Gardel, guter Stoff, holzige Noten, trotzdem frisch und spannend. Mir gefällt er sehr gut.
Review by Vinkes89
Ein vollmundiger und sehr dunkler Agricole der ordentlich Holz abbekommen hat. #FirstAndroidPost #AndroidIsComing 🥰
Review by Oliver
Deutlich trockener als der 10 jährige Bristol. Sehr schöner Rum!
Review by Frank
Interessante Nase. Würzig und leicht fruchtig. Leder. Dann kommt etwas künstliches, fast Plastik, aber wachsener mit etwas Schwefel. Die Frucht finde ich am ehesten in grünem Apfel mit Zitrus und etwas Beere. Am Gaumen zwar schön würzig, aber wohl aufgrund der nur 42% zunächst auch etwas dünn. An Würze vielleicht Kardamom und etwas Liebstöckel. Es kommt wieder eine künstliche Note durch mit Menthol. Eine leicht grasige Süße von Zuckerrohr ist zu vernehmen. Im Abgang bleibt die angenehme hölzerne Würze, die in grasiges Zuckerohr mit Liebstöckel übergeht. Oh, was wäre der schön mit mehr Umdreh
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
18.11.2005 at this wonderful hotel at the waterfront in Shanghai. Notes. Lucky to have a German participate. Nice vibrant colour. Woody Agricole notes with plum and raisin. Light earthy notes with baking spices. The palate is lightly dry with wood and leather notes.
Review by Rowald Sweet Empire
Very interesting rum from a distillery I have never tried. Sadly on 42% but very tasty. Loads of oak and wood/winterly spices. Dried fruits. Something old sherry cask-que. If this was on 50% it would taste HUGE. But watered down not too bad either. Very characterful. I love it.
Review by Jakob
Die Nase ist absolute Weltklasse, am Gaumen wird die Verwässerung dann leider zu stark spürbar. Kaum auszudenken, was das Ausgangsdestillat - vor der Verdünnung - für ein Potenzial gehabt haben muss. Immer noch ein spannender Rum, aber nach der Nase waren die Erwartungen deutlich höher als das, was am Gaumen dann tatsächlich noch passierte.
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43 bottles logged by 52,000+ RumX members. The ratio of closed / opened / emptied, indicates whether this rum is meant to be drunk or is a collector's item.
Also on the wishlist of 8 members.
About the Gardel distillery
The Gardel distillery is located in Guadeloupe. Rums from Gardel have been reviewed 150 times with an average of 8.7/10.
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