Review by: The Auditor
Review #1136; Rum #455
This is a single cask of rum from Demerara Distillers Limited in Guyana, but bottled by L’Esprit, an independent bottler from Europe. This rum was distilled from molasses on the Double Wooden Port Mourant Pot still in 2005, then aged in Europe for 12 years before being bottled at cask strength with no additives in 2017.
Distillery: Demrara Distillers Limited
Bottler: L’Esprit
Region: Guyana
Still: Double Wooden Pot Still
Cask: Ex-Bourbon
ABV: 59.9%
Nose: Pineapple, Vanilla, a bit of apple, hints of lettuce, olives, mango
Palate: Medium mouthfeel, mango, olives, apple, peppery, star anise
Finish: Short finish, mango, vegetal, black pepper, olives, star anise
Conclusion: This is a standout Port Mourant from L’Esprit. The abundance of fruits on this is quite surprising and unique for the Port Mourant’s I have tried. The spices are nice and the fruits go well with them. The short finish is what brings this down a bit compared to other PM’s I have had, but overall it is still a great rum and a great example of an off profile bottling from DDL
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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