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Damoiseau 12 ans d'âge
Orange peel, almond and soft oak lead this Guadeloupe blend of molasses and cane juice, aged 12 years in ex-bourbon oak. It's dry and balanced with hints of caramel, chocolate and pepper — but nearly everyone says the same thing: at 42% it drinks too light. One taster wished for a "higher ABV," and several find it fades fast on the finish.
The community says- Orange-almond nose
- Dry and balanced
- But: Feels diluted
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How does Damoiseau 12 ans d'âge taste?
Aggregated from 16 community reviews.
Dry, nutty Guadeloupe blend that drinks too light Well-made and easygoing, but the recurring gripe is dilution — most drinkers want more punch and depth, and the finish drops off quickly.
fans of dry, oak-driven sipping rums
anyone wanting a big, punchy body
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How is Damoiseau 12 ans d'âge rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.1 sits in the “Very good” band. 93% 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?
44% rate it between 6 and 8. 4 selected write-ups from 16 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
The first thing that comes to mind with this rum is that it's too light. It has been diluted far too much and I would have loved a higher ABV. It's still fresh and has the Damoiseau flavours; fruity vanilla and light wood. There is also a nice hint of caramel and chocolate. Price to quality is can be discussed :-)
Review by Benoit Mahe
Un blend mélasse-pur jus très agréable.
Review by cigares
Bon rhum, mais il me laisse sur ma faim. Pas assez de profondeur, pas assez de fruité. Équilibré mais manque un peu de mordant.
Review by Filip Šikula
Příjemná ale za mě velmi nekonrétní vůně. Možná takový vanilkový pudin s kompotem. Chuť je příjemná, náznaky zemitosti i ovoce, ale pocitově je to příliž naředěné a snesl bych výrazně vyšší abv. Téměř žádný závěr.
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Market value
Avg. community purchase price 55 €
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Details about Damoiseau 12 ans d'âge
A Column Still Rum from Guadeloupe, distilled by Damoiseau, at 42%.
Community purchases
10 bottles logged by 10 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
0% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
What does Damoiseau 12 ans d'âge cost?
Community paid 53–99 €.
Current best price: 104.03 € – above the typical community range.
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10 purchased · 19 tasted · 9 wishlist · as of
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