Nine Leaves - 7 years - 2018 - Small Batch Armagnac - 59%
Discover the exceptional rum Nine Leaves 7 years 2018 Small Batch Armagnac 59%, offered by Clos des Spiritueux, an essential reference for lovers of rare and high-end spirits. This unique Japanese rum combines the excellence of Japanese distillation with the nobility of aging in Armagnac barrels. Its amber color, enhanced by subtle coppery nuances, immediately reveals great complexity and testifies to its long maturation. The nose enchants with rich and assertive notes of ripe plum, dried apricot, and Corinth grape, enriched with touches of orange peel, beeswax, and dark honey. In the background, the refined and vinous character of Armagnac expresses itself through elegant aromas of precious wood, blond tobacco, and subtle rancio. The sugarcane, wrapped in a spiced brown sugar, gives a gourmet and classy dimension to the whole. This deep aromatic bouquet promises a tasting rum of rare intensity, intended for demanding palates.
On the palate, the richness of 59% is revealed with mastery: the attack is broad, silky, perfectly balanced. The texture, creamy and generous, magnifies intense flavors of dried fruits, prune, fig, and brown caramel, carried by persistent notes of dark chocolate and lightly roasted coffee. The aging in Armagnac barrels expresses itself subtly through aromas of plum kernel, seasoned oak, and refined spices, giving structure and relief to the tasting. The livelier presence of blood orange, black tea, and mild pepper energizes the whole, avoiding any sugary heaviness and contributing to the freshness of the aromatic profile. A few drops of water then reveal facets of roasted hazelnut, vanilla, and balsamic balm. The warmth of the alcohol, perfectly integrated, extends the tasting with finesse and ensures a remarkable length on the palate, never overpowering.
The finish, of remarkable persistence, stretches long on notes of roasted fruits, soft spices, bitter cocoa, and noble wood, with a pronounced Armagnac imprint. A true meditation rum, it is ideally suited for pure tasting, served in an appropriate glass and after a few minutes of aeration to reveal its full aromatic complexity. It will perfectly accompany high-end dark chocolate, a dried fruit tart, a candied citrus dessert, or a delicate cigar. Its concentrated character, original aging, and Small Batch production make it a rare bottle, sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of authentic and profound spirits. Each tasting takes you on a journey through time and stages the subtle dialogue between cane sugar, Armagnac wood, and Gascon tradition. This exceptional rum, powerful, classy, and of rare mastery, brilliantly illustrates the demand and boldness of the Nine Leaves house, available exclusively at Clos des Spiritueux.
