Neisson – The Empyreumatic

Tasting notes for Neisson L'Empyreumatique rum

Nose : Rich and deep. Unveiling superb empyreumatic aromas of beeswax, toast, tiger balm, eucalyptus, apricot kernel, orange peel, and gentian root, the aromatic profile perfectly reflects the name of this cuvée. With aeration, it becomes candied (lemon, pear), balsamic (pine), and floral (lavender, iris).

Mouth : Both lively and delicate. Tropical (banana, pineapple), then candied (lemon), vanilla and infused (sage, verbena), the flavor profile differs somewhat from the nose. Saline, it opens with notes of fresh ginger and sugarcane. With time, a few medicinal flavors (bandage, mustard plaster) echo the smoky character of the aromatic profile.

Final: Fresh and elegant. Resting on a herbaceous and rooty bitterness rich in minerals, it evokes kaffir lime, pineapple, and grapefruit. Floral (vetiver) and licorice-like, the retro-nasal olfaction offers a concentration of essential oils (rosemary, savory, geranium).

50.8% ABV – 70cl – Suggested retail price: €265 – Distribution: La Maison du Whisky