Nobilis No. 17 SLD 1999

For me one of the top representatives from St. Lucia. However, this bottling is not part of the absolutely classic profile. The dirty Lucia notes are used much more discreetly here, which makes the rum appear rounder. Very nice!

Now this one almost brought tears to my eyes. Wonderful rum with very good ABV integration. Well balanced and lightly fruity and warm/oily on the palate. It draws the most wonderful curtains in the glass and the empty glass is put of this world. They really found the right barrel here 😊

Without direct comparison, one of the best Lucias I have drunk. One still notices the beastliness and complexity of the legendary 1999 of Blackadder, but in a much more toned down and rounded form.

Nach den beiden Versailles, die ich heute Abend getrunken habe, bin ich nicht fehl am Platz. Das Profil ist gar nicht so weit entfernt, auch wenn die Nase viel fruchtiger ist. Im Mund findet man die holzige/bittere/prämienartige Seite, die durch Kräuternoten ausgeglichen wird. Hier findet man auch eine recht blumige Note. Sehr lecker.

A really excellent Saint Lucia!!! I like it from the nose to the finish!!! Am glad to have him gebabt in the glass! Maybe it will still ne bottle!

Very strong St. Lucia. In the TOP 5 in my opinion.

More unusual but very tasty. Specifically, the texture in the mouth is much smoother than the St. Lucia rums I know. Flavorfully very nice and versatile and nuanced. Great

the nose reminds me a bit of Savanna HERRs / Grand Aromes with red fruits, vanillle, tobacco, fruit bread, leather. On the palate leather, tobacco, cocoa, barrel and floral notes. Very tasty! This is hard to top!

An outstanding rum from Saint Lucia. It has light floral and cocoa notes on the nose. Olive and chocolate are then added to the taste. It is simply incredibly complex and a lot of fun. It also stays warm for a long time in the aftertaste.

Am truly not a fan of rum from Saint Lucia, but this just blows me away! To smell and drink the is an extraordinary experience. This rum simply has everything (in a balanced ratio), what makes a rum.Blind tasted I would have held him for a very old, excellent Versailles.He was highly recommended to me, I highly recommend him to you. And it is indeed still on the initial market!

Steht auf den Flaschen nicht 22 Jahre? .... Normalerweise sind Saint-Lucia ab einem gewissen Alter oft zu holzig und die Bitterkeit verdirbt oft die wunderbare Fruchtigkeit.Das ist hier nicht der Fall! Natürlich gibt es eine gewisse Eichenholznote, aber in Form von schönen Tanninen wie bei einem gut aufgegossenen Assam-Tee und einer leichten Adstringenz, so dass man die Fruchtigkeit in vollen Zügen genießen kann. Bonbon Arlequin und Quittengelee (das, was mein Vater zu machen pflegte). Langes Finale, einer meiner 3 besten Saint-Lucia bis jetzt!

Recht untypischer St. Lucia mit vielen floralen und röstigen Assoziationen. Viel Holzeinfluss und sehr gut integrierter Alkohol. Eine der Top-Abfüllungen aus Saint Lucia!

Formidable profile. Citrus, fresh green notes, gentle minerality and olives, wood - really impressive. The only criticism in my eyes is the somewhat too concise roasted aroma.

A bit less intense than the GotA/RumX selection, still strong with smoke and spice, wet wood, but a bit more round and delicate, with vanilla and caramel not being completely overshadowed. Both are great.

Incredible wood and tannins. Very heavy, very oily and intense. Tobacco, black tea, incense, almost perfumed, as well as candied fruit and ginger.... Some cocoa, cinnamon and black pepper along with old leather couch and camphor. Extremely aromatic, thick, complex and gets tastier the longer you stay with it the more exciting it gets.... Definitely one of the best really old st Lucias I've had so far! Thanks to Mirco for the sample!