Review by: The Auditor

Review #1127; Rum #446

This rum was bottled by Holmes Cay, the American Independent bottler, for the Austin Rum Society in Texas. This molasses based rum from DDL in Guyana was distilled from molasses on the Port Mourant Double Wooden Pot Still. This rum was aged for 8 years in the UK and 1 year in New York in ex-rum casks before being bottled with no additives.

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Distillery: Demerara Distillers Limited

Bottler: Holmes Cay

Region: Guyana

Still: Double Wooden Pot Still (Port Mourant)

ABV: 60%

Cask: 9 Years Ex Rum

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Nose: Underlying toasted coconut, light vegetal, oil, vanilla, earl grey tea, allspice, black pepper, ,eucalyptus

Palate:  Thick oily mouthfeel, toasted coconut, oil, faint butter, vanilla, earl grey tea, black pepper, pencil rubber, eucalyptus

Finish: Long Finish,  vegetal, cardamom, early Grey, toasted coconut, Guava, motor oil, eucalyptus

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ConclusiI tend to like PM rums from DDL and this one is no different. The raw vegetal is toned way down and the fruits and spices are way dialed up. Certainly an excellent expression.

Final Score: 91

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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.