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Isla del Ron Martinique 2005
Chili, green pepper and toasted wood hit first — one member swears it smells like a "Chili Cheeseburger," and several back that up. This is a 15-year Martinique agricole that skips the usual grassy-earthy script: a bit fruity (underripe banana, mango), savory and even a touch of smoke and cola on the palate. Genuinely unusual, and only 42 bottles exist.
The community says- Unusual chili-savory nose
- Fruity for agricole
- But: Could use more ABV
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How does Isla del Ron Martinique 2005 taste?
Aggregated from 23 community reviews.
Savory, chili-spiced agricole that breaks the mold Most tasters call it surprising and love the savory chili-and-wood angle over classic agricole grass. A few wished for a couple more ABV points, but it lands well.
Agricole drinkers wanting something savory and off-script
Anyone expecting classic grassy-earthy Martinique
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What does the community say?
87% rate it 8 or higher. 9 selected write-ups from 23 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Stylo
Very niche bottling for Distillerie Du Simon..as far as I can tell, it’s really an unusual expression for a Martinique rum..you surely get vegetal and mildly grassy notes, although these are quickly covered by chili, green pepper and woody, with a touch of underripe banana and mango. On the palate, these flavors evolve into more complex notes, like cola and smoke. Truly unexpected
Review by Lukas Jäger
Wow, ein außergewöhnlicher Agricole aus Martinique. Anders, als alles was ich bisher von dort kannte. Nicht typisch erdig-grasig, etwas fruchtiger und fast schon dreckig-süß. Und nur 42 Flaschen. Ein paar Prozent mehr hätten ihm wohl trotzdem gut getan. Vielleicht muss ich in Zukunft öfter mal den ein oder anderen Clement probieren..
Review by mto75
The typical Agricole notes recede into the background here in favor of spices, roasted aromas and a certain spiciness, which is not unpleasant, however.
Review by Johannes
Spannender Rum!
Review by Rene Pfeiffer
Smells and tastes savory. Chili both on the nose and on the palate. Woody, spicy, grassy. Rather little fruit. Very interesting.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Jalapeno/bacon/cheese/brioche sesame burger or Burger King chili cheese burger in liquid form. Fat!
Review by Jonas
Überraschendes Ding. Gummi und Rauch mit dabei. Gefällt mir!
Review by Oliver
Smells like a chili cheeseburger from Burger King! 🤯
Review by tojo
Surprisingly fruity for an Agricole.
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Avg. community purchase price 90 €
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Details about Isla del Ron Martinique 2005
A Rhum Agricole from Martinique, bottled by Isla del Ron, at 49,8%.
Community purchases
6 bottles logged by 5 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
66% opened, 1 emptied and repurchased.
6 purchased · 23 tasted · 3 wishlist · as of
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