Neisson Rhum Réserve Spéciale
Neisson Rhum Réserve Spéciale is a 1L aged rhum agricole at 42% ABV, distilled and bottled on the estate at Le Carbet, Martinique. It is a blend of aged rhums from fresh cane juice under AOC Martinique rules — the distillery's technical sheet describes five qualities of aged rhum, components aged 50 to 60 months, beginning in new Limousin oak before transfer to older casks, and reduced gradually to 42% during ageing. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 42%
- Size: 1L
- Style: Aged rhum agricole, AOC Martinique — no age statement (a blend of aged rhums)
- Ageing: Components aged 50–60 months per the producer's technical sheet, from new Limousin oak into older casks
- Origin: Distillerie Neisson, Le Carbet, Martinique
The Estate's Reserve Blend
Réserve Spéciale is Neisson's considered pour: aged rhums from across the chai, married until dark fruit, roasted nuts and oak sit in balance. Wine Enthusiast rated this rhum 96–100 points in its 2006 review — a dated score, and still the reference point for what the blend can be. See more from the distillery on the Neisson Distillery vendor page or browse rum.
Tasting Notes
From the importer's notes: dark fruit and roasted nuts on the nose; fruit, nuts, smoky oak and vanilla through the body; spice in a warm, lingering finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a tulip glass, or with a few drops of water to open the oak. It also makes a luxurious Rhum Old Fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Réserve Spéciale? It carries no age statement. Listings variously claim up to 8 or 10 years; the producer's technical sheet describes components aged 50–60 months, and that is the figure stated here.
Why is the bottle a litre? The US import of this bottling is a 1L bottle (the European presentation is 70cl).
How strong is it? 42% ABV, reduced gradually during ageing rather than at bottling.
A litre of Le Carbet's aged reserve — buy Neisson Réserve Spéciale online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.