Aroma visualization from community tastings
HSE Single Cask (MEB 2020) 2003
Dried apricot and cherry lead the way here, wrapped in vanilla, cinnamon and a light oak backbone. What surprised several tasters is how fruity the nose is for an agricole — one Danish member called it extremely fruity. The palate turns drier and grassier, classic agricole territory, with a faint salty edge. A well-aged Martinique cane-juice rum for people who already know the style.
The community says- Very fruity nose
- 17 Years aged
- But: Alcohol a bit present
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How does HSE Single Cask (MEB 2020) 2003 taste?
Aggregated from 26 community reviews.
Fruity-nosed, dry, grassy aged agricole Loved by agricole fans for its unusually fruity nose and dried-fruit palate. The catch: at 47.8% a few found the alcohol a touch too present, and it turns quite dry and grassy.
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How is HSE Single Cask (MEB 2020) 2003 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.6 sits 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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What does the community say?
100% rate it 8 or higher. 6 selected write-ups from 26 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by RumTaTa
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 Thunderbird
Rarely experienced such a wonderful fruity nose in an Agricole! The palate is clearly dried fruit and herbaceous grassy! He comes along pleasantly light, the finish is then typical Agricole grassy and herbal
Review by Gregor
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.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
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 RumRhush
Superbe agricole à un prix très correct
Review by FA collignonflorentin
Superbe version 2003
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Market value
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Auction results 110 € – 125 €
from 2 sales, latest 03/2025
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Avg. community purchase price 176 €
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Details about HSE Single Cask (MEB 2020) 2003
A Rhum Agricole AOC from Martinique, distilled by Distillerie du Simon, at 47,8%.
Community purchases
65 bottles logged by 52 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
7% opened, 3 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for HSE Single Cask (MEB 2020) 2003?
Community paid 90–150 €.
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65 purchased · 27 tasted · 14 wishlist · as of
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