Corman Collins Diamond 1996

This 1996 Diamond rum by Corman Collins impresses with its rich aroma and complex palate but is considered a bit diluted by many.

8.7  / 10  (43 reviews)

Complex, sweet, slightly diluted Guyanese rum.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Rich and complex aroma
    • Lengthy, dark chocolate finish
    • Well-integrated alcohol

    The 1996 Diamond Distillery rum, bottled by Corman Collins, offers a complex sensory experience. Distilled from molasses and aged 25 years, this limited edition Guyanese rum delivers a bouquet of dried fruit, dark chocolate, and woody aromas. On the palate, the rich layers of dried fruit, spices, and burnt sugar notes come through, embodying a typical Demerara profile that is both bold and refined. Although the rum demonstrates intricate flavors, some users feel its dilution to 46.6% ABV diminishes its depth. This sought-after expression is appreciated for its rich, well-integrated alcohol and lengthy, dark finish, making it a notable but slightly divisive addition to connoisseurs' collections.

    Aroma

    Dried fruit Chocolate Woody Caramel

    Taste

    Dried fruit Woody Spice Chocolate

    How is this rum rated?

    8.7  / 10  (43 reviews)
    Top 22% Guyana
    Top 12% Diamond

    "Relaxed Diamond. The dilution takes some of the soul out of it, otherwise it would be a real killer rum."

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    8.6 / 10
    Review by: Oliver

    "Incredible Diamond profile. Its only weakness is dilution which is not perfectly executed (alcohol pic). Besides this, clearly my favourite kind of rum 💘"

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    8.9 / 10
    Review by: Maxence

    "Very tasty and pleasant rum. Umami in the mouth, full and yet very balanced. I like it very much. Wood and old molasses notes in the form of licorice. Overall a little too thin for a higher rating."

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    8.7 / 10
    Review by: Tschusikowsky

    "Why did they have to dilute this rum so much? The sweetness of caramel and milk chocolate is a little too dominant, along with vanilla, coffee and spices... unfortunately it remains a little too sweet, it simply lacks expressiveness - and even if I can only assume the positive influence, of course, a few more percentages would have been good for the distillate."

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    8.4 / 10
    Review by: Jakob
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX10070
    ABV
    46,6%
    Vintage
    1996
    Cask number
    #143
    Made from
    Molasses
    Age
    25 years
    No. of bottles
    161
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Corman Collins ‱ Diamond 1996   25yr   46,6% 1996

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    Open rate
    19%
    Ø Market value
    314€

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    About the Diamond distillery

    The Diamond distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Diamond have been reviewed 4,170 times with an average of 8.3/10.

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