Versailles 1990/2022 31yo Enmore MEV. Collection by Distilia is a tribute to the last two original Wooden Pot Stills in the world. Versailles – Greenheart Collection was produced when the alembic belonged to the Enmore distillery.

89/100 points – whiskynotes.be

Type: Rum
Region: Demerara
Distillery: Enmore
Distilled: 1990
Bottled: 2022
Bottler: Distilia
Age: 31yo
Single cask
Strength: 51,6%
Size: 700 ml
Number of bottles produced: 227
Bottling series: Greenheart
Mark: MEV
Label: Single Wooden Pot Still

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Tasting notes

89/100 points whiskynotes.be

“Nose: another round one, pretty impeccable. There’s this metallic note and hints of pencil shavings that makes it come accross lighter and thinner. Then aniseed moves forward, with other herbs, liquorice and a vague yellow fruitiness. Also lemongrass and faint hints of pear.

Mouth: quite strong and spicy, again showing a clear woody footprint (anise, pepper, ginger) alongside hints of acetone and plastics, vanilla and liquorice. Then a briney side, with floral hints. Pine nuts and herbal oils. Mint. Cedar in the background.

Finish: long, quite salty now. Resinous notes and mint.

A tad wider than the 1988, although still on the austere side of the spectrum, I’d say. Very pure and focused. Still available from Whiskymarket for instance. Score: 89/100″