Review by: The Auditor
Review #1100; Rum #427
This rum come from Demerara Distillers Limited located in Guyana. This rum was distilled from molasses on a Coffey Column still, aged for a year in ex-bourbon, then aged for 21 years in ex-Uitvlugt casks in Guyana.
Distillery: Demerara Distillers Limited
Bottler: Demerara Distillers Limited
Region: Guyana
ABV: 54.4%
Still: Coffey Column
Cask: 1 year ex-Bourbon in Guyana, 21 years ex-Uitvlugt in Guyana
Price: €300
Nose: Slight Motor Oil, Guava, Spearmint, Vanilla, Peppery, faint glue
Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, motor oil, guava, spearmint, vanilla, allspice
Finish: Medium length finish, motor oil, guava, minty, vanilla, cedar, allspice
Conclusion: Color me surprised, but this is actually a great rum. That nice industrial oil backdrop serves to guide you through some spices, fruits, and a bit of mint shockingly which isn’t something I get too often in rum. The oak is well balanced and integrates well. Very impressive, but still way too expensive in my opinion.
Final Score: 88
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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