61E9C64E-ADD1-4D85-9961-072DBF6FEEC6Martinique Distillerie du Simon
HSE Single Cask (MEB 2020) 2003 50cl bottle
Distillerie du Simon · Martinique · 47,8%

HSE Single Cask (MEB 2020) 2003

8.6/10 based on 27 community reviews ↓

For curious explorers of old Agricole, this 17‑year HSE single cask brings an unusually fruity, dry profile. Expect cherry, plum and dried fruit over grassy, roasted oak notes. A well‑regarded, unsweetened sipper among RumX members.

  • Fruity cherry nose
  • Dry, elegant palate
  • Great value age
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Details about HSE Single Cask (MEB 2020) 2003

CountryMartinique
CategoryRhum Agricole AOC
ABV47,8%
Volume50cl
Age17 years
Vintage2003
Cask no.#FRA1809-4
Limited edition1,300 bottles

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How does HSE Single Cask (MEB 2020) 2003 taste?

Aggregated from 27 community reviews.

Dry, fruity, mature Agricole For curious explorers of old Agricole, this 17‑year HSE single cask brings an unusually fruity, dry profile. Expect cherry, plum and dried fruit over grassy, roasted oak notes. A well‑regarded, unsweetened sipper among RumX members.

Perfect for

Fans of long-aged, dry Agricole who enjoy cherry and dried-fruit notes with a grassy edge and want a serious but still approachable single cask.

Less suitable for

Beginners or those sensitive to alcohol heat who prefer sweet, soft rums without grassy or slightly bitter, roasted notes.

How is HSE Single Cask (MEB 2020) 2003 rated?

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A selection of the most popular reviews from our community. You can view the complete list in our app.

Review by Simon Leroux

Simon Leroux
Jul 2022196 reviewsFrance
9.1/10

Great traffic jam!!

Review by FA collignonflorentin

FA collignonflorentin
Aug 20223 reviews
9.1/10

Superbe version 2003

Review by RumRhush

RumRhush
May 202367 reviews
8.7/10

Superbe agricole à un prix très correct

Review by RumTaTa

Nov 2022439 reviewsGermany
8.5/10

Third tasting: score remains constant, on the palate nice fruity notes (cherry and plum)Second tasting: today seems to me the nose with sweet and floral notes, very nice ( 2)!Solid Agricole rum but no surprise. On the palate quite alcoholic despite only just under 48% and slightly bitter but not unpleasant.Finish only medium length and strongly on the toasty side.

Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

Sep 20225,424 reviewsDenmark
8.5/10

The big surprise with this rum was how fruity it was on the nose. For an Agricole I'd say extremely fruity. Overall a well balanced Agricole that is easy drinkable with and overall nice profile.

Review by Gregor

Feb 202481 reviewsSwitzerland
8.4/10

Leckere Nase: Kirschwähe, Zimt, Vanille, ganz leicht Salzig Gaumen: süsse, schwarze Kirschen, Muskatnuss, leicht Salzig, Alkohol ok eingebunden aber für 47.8% trotzdem leider etwas zu präsent für mich.

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73 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.

60 Closed In collections, sealed
2 Opened Being poured right now
3 Emptied Finished — came back for more
7% Open rate Share that isn't sealed

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About the Distillerie du Simon distillery

The Distillerie du Simon distillery is located in Martinique. Rums from Distillerie du Simon have been reviewed 4,845 times with an average of 8.0/10.

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