We don't always know it, but Bologna Black Cane is vintage. So here's the version from the 2021 black cane harvest.
You can find all the explanations on the Bologna Black Cane 2016 page (as well as the 2016 score, of course), as well as a comparison between the 2 vintages 2019 and 2020 on the Bologna Black Cane 2020 page.
Nico's tasting notes
On the nose, we find the pressed juice of a ripe, sun-drenched cane. The rum seems to swell under the nostrils, with a thick edge, promising a lovely, almost sweet texture on the palate. After a few seconds, a few drops of essential oil seem to ooze from the skin of a lime, adding to the concentrated, oily impression.
Aeration brings us closer to the earth and bark of the cane, with drier, spicier aromas. Pepper joins a fresher, stiffer cane than in the first seconds, for a resolutely agricultural profile.
The palate is well-balanced, playing on both freshness and sweetness. On the one hand, the cane juice is lively, fruity and flowery, and on the other, it spreads out gently, with an oily texture. The promise of the nose is thus fulfilled, and this white rum can be sipped calmly and enjoyed without burning.
The finish is as round as ever, and deeper aromas of fermentation, resin and spice take hold over the long finish.
"A very fragrant and rounded rhum agricole, to be enjoyed as is or in a very lightly sweetened ti'punch..."
In comparison, the Bologna Black Cane limited series 2020 offered a similar nose profile, also very soft, with the same lime nuances. On the palate, the same roundness was matched by a lively, flavorful cane.
