Emmanuel Camut Rum Primitif  

Review by: The Auditor

Review #1244; Rum #553

Here we have a limited run of rum from Emmanuel Camut, known more for their Calvados. This rum was double distilled from 100% molasses from Reunion island on a copper pot still. It was fermented for 5 weeks with spontaneous fermentation and aged for at least 4 years in a 225 liter re-charred French oak barrel that previously held balsamic vinegar. It was then bottled with no chill filtering.

Distillery: Camut

Bottler: Camut

Region: France

Still: Copper Pot

ABV: 45%

Cask: Ex-Balsamic Vinegar

Nose: Vinegar is up there, savory, umami, Fennel

Palate: Light mouthfeel, Umami, Fennel, touch of orange slice, Star anise

Finish: Long finish, Umami, Fennel, Orange Slice, Star Anise

Conclusion: This is not bad but man is it strange. Im not sure the balsamic ageing is something I would have chosen but that flavor profile is the most dominant profile here. There is some fruit underneath it but for me, the ageing cask makes me feel like I can’t get a great handle on the actual distillate which is a shame.

Final Score: 77

Scoring Legend:

  • 95-100: As good as it gets. Jaw-dropping, eye-widening, unforgettable whisky.
  • 90-94: Sublime, a personal favorite in its category.
  • 85-89: Excellent, a standout dram.
  • 80-84: Quite good. Quality stuff.
  • 75-79: Decent whisky worth tasting.
  • 70-74: Meh. It’s definitely drinkable, but it can do better.
  • 60-69: Not so good. I might not turn down a glass if I needed a drink.
  • 50-59: Save it for mixing.
  • 0-49: Blech.

Published by The Auditor

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I have drank my fair amount of single malt but got started writing reviews about Single Malt and Bourbon in 2018. Over 1000 total reviews later and I focus mainly on Sugar Cane Spirits now. However, single malt is a still a spirits category I enjoy greatly as is Agave and Brandy. I wouldn’t go as far as to call myself an expert but I am the resident Rum obsessed writer for Malt Runners.

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