Kill Devil Bellevue 20 Year 1998 TWB

Review by: The Auditor

Review #1287; Rum #592

This is a single cask of rum that was bottled by independent bottler Hunter Lain & Co under their Kill Devil Brand. This rum was distilled from molasses on a column still in 1998, aged for 20 years, and bottled at cask strength with no additives.

Distillery: Bellevue

Bottler: Hunter Laing (Kill Devil)

Region: Guadeloupe

Still: Column

ABV: 58.6%

Nose: Raspberry, Touch of Cherry, Nuttiness, Raisins

Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Raspberry, Cherry, Nuttiness, Raisin, Star Anise

Finish:  Medium length finish, Raspberry, Cherry, Nuttiness, Raisin, Star Anise, Black Pepper, Black Tea

Conclusion: This is a very good rum. It has those notes I like in really old rums, that nuttiness, a bit of star anise, some fruits. However, compared to other rums in this style, it feels a bit watered down. It gets brought down because its like a less powerful version of this flavor profile, but is still very good

Final Score: 85

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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