Review by: The Auditor
Review #1085; Rum #412
This rum was bottled by dependent bottler Habitation Velier from Demerara Distillers Limited, located in Guyana. This rum was distilled from molasses on the legendary Port Mourant Double Wooden Pot Still. Now most rum off this still is aged but this rum was bottled unaged with no additives at a high proof.
Distillery: Demerara Distillers Limited
Bottler: Habitation Velier
Region: Guyana
Still: Double Wooden Pot Still
ABV: 59%
Nose: Lettuce, Rain Water, Minerality, Peppery, faint vanilla, Anise, Clove, Brine, Bell Pepper, Blackberry
Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Minerality, Peppery, Vanilla, Anise, Clove, Bell Peppers, Lettuce
Finish: Long length finish, Lettuce, Anise, Menthol, Cherry Cough Syrup, blackberry.
Conclusion: Port Mourant continues to shine as the best still at DDL, and this showcases it even more. The distillate really shines here with unusual flavors. Fruits, spices, that prominent lettuce note, some cough syrup. The finish lingers forever and it is a unique experience, but one that surpasses novelty and goes into pure enjoyment.
Final Score: 91
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.
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