Review by: The Auditor
Review #1357; Rum #660
This rum comes to us from Nobilis, a Danish independent bottler. This rum was distilled from molasses at Diamond distillery in June of 1997 on the Blair Column still, producing the SWR Marque, which uses the same process that was originally used at the now closed Skeldon distillery. It aged for 2 years in Guyana before ageing the rest of that time in Europe. Bottled at cask strength with no additives.
Distillery: Diamond
Bottler: Nobilis
Region: Guyana
Still: Column
ABV: 51.3%
Nose: Caramel, a bit of oil, Toasted Coconut, Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Espresso, Soy Sauce
Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Caramel, Oil, Toasted Coconut, Black Pepper, Dark Chocolate, Espresso, Soy Sauce
Finish: Long Finish, Star Anise, Oil, Caramel, Black Pepper, Dark Chocolate, Espresso, Soy Sauce
Conclusion: I would be the first to admit that I am not an expert on the rums made at DDL. In fact I tend to prefer PM as my favorite still and the expressions that are made using it. But, this bottle here is just the definition of rich and delicious. It’s not out there in extreme weird flavor like I tend to like, but its thick, oily, packed full of those dark chocolate espresso notes with just enough Vanilla poking through to bring it together. It’s just a decadent drinking experience.
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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