The Whisky Jury – The Ester Hunter #3 Diamond 11 Year 2014

Review #1480; Rum #779

This single cask of rum comes to us from Independent Bottlers The Whisky Jury. This rum was distilled in 2014 on the Port Mourant Still and also contains some Diamond High Ester. It aged for 11 years before being bottled at cask strength with no additives, coloring, or chill filtration as part of the Ester Hunter series.

Distillery: Demerara Distillers Limited

Bottler:  The Whisky Jury

Region: Guyana

Still: Pot

ABV: 53.6%

Nose: Burnt Caramel, Green Wood, Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Espresso, Mango

Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Burnt Caramel, Dark Chocolate, Espresso, Vanilla Cream, Blackberry, Mango

Finish: Medium Length Finish, Espresso, Dark Chocolate, Black Tea, Vanilla Cream, Green Wood

An excellent release. For me it has that classic Port Mourant profile, savory, green oak, tons of dark chocolate. I just love releases that are Port Mourant heavy and I think the Diamond High Ester (DHE) bring a nice touch of bright tropical fruits to the mix.

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.

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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