Dillon Tres Vieux Rhum Agricole Martinique (43%) – Review
Rum Info:
Its been over four years since we reviewed the
white younger sister of the Dillon collection, with 3 starts to its name we
were sure this would deliver in the aged rum category. Also created in
Martinique French West Indies, where the Dillon rum was actually named after an
Irish solider (Arthur Dillon) as a tribute for his role in the removal of the
English from the island. Now it is the most popular rum in France. Tres Vieux,
directly translated means “very old” and as its name sake is aged in oak
barrels for a number of years to absorb the flavours of the barrels into this
sugar cane based rhum.
Description:
When poured Dillon Tres Vieux has a strong amber colour. If immediately sniffed there is a very strong initial cane spirit hit. For the best experience give the rhum time to breath for five minutes… you wont regret it. You can really get the sweet caramel smells and charred wood notes from the oak barrels they have been resting in. When tasting this rum packs a punch with liquorish notes coming through. It balances nicely in the mouth but with that goes the flavour a little too soon. Over time the sharp tickle in the back of your throat starts to build, like you would expect from a sugar cane rhum or cachaca.
Best Serving Suggestion:
Like the Dillon Rhum Blanc, this rum works so well as a Caipirissima, with fresh lime mixing well with the sugar cane spirit to give you a sharp sour cocktail at its heart. But as its aged, why not try squeezing either a wedge of orange or grapefruit to give it another dynamic that will complement the oak flavours.Rating:
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| 3 out of 5 limes |
To see our review of the Dillon – Rhum Blanc click here. And
to purchase a lovely bottle of Dillon… best enjoy a road trip to France.
Written by Soren. R and Chris. H
