Skeldon S.B.S Selected and bottled for Milhade SWR

"In line with a lot of other older continental Guyanese bottlings this SWR need a tremendous time to breath in order to open up. This will help to reduce the bitterness on the finish and enhance the rum‘s complexity. For me it is on the edge of feeling to thin overall, however still very tasty and complex given enough time. Side-by-side the SBS bottling is clearly ahead of The Nectar. Side-by-side with some 2001 SWRs, the 1997 come out much more elegant and a little more moderated. Wood influence is more accentuated, on the edge of being overwhelming."

"Heavy sweetness with dark fruits, wood and spice rise to the nose. Alcohol hardly plays a role here. On the palate also first a great sweetness, some bitterness and lots of fruit (grapes, black currant) reminds me very much of an older Armagnac. I like it well."

"Depth of aroma and complexity, liveliness and darkness, this nose is an urgent call to drink this elixir. The palate, too, is beautiful, with dark aromas of burnt sugar, strongly roasted coffee, dark chocolate and prunes. The balance is based on these dark aromas, with a hint of fruitiness and acidity. The finish is long, still dark but balanced. A very fine rum that tells a medieval story. I like it a lot, but I can understand why people prefer a different kind of balance."

"Nose is absolutely fantastic ! Mouth is unfortunately a bit too woody but it is still a very good rum. It could have been an amazing one if bottled 4 years ago."

"Similar to the Romdeluxe 25yo (49.2%), but slightly less complex. Nevertheless, still a wonderful Skeldon with a great roasted cocoa note."

"After a long breath really convincing: This is how rum must smell and taste - at least to me 😉."

""Skeldon" on the label naturally raises expectations. A certain similarity in the DNA may be present, the rum itself is also quite pleasing - sweetness, wood, coffee, spices - but to the complexity of the other Skeldons this bottling is far from reaching. Regardless of the great name, a solid rum remains with high sweetness, but also not free of somewhat harsh notes."

"It took a bit to breathe, but then it came violently. Absolutely convincing:)"

"First of all, many thanks to Rum_Freund who simply tore it open for all of us in the hotel bar at night. But after the Kirsch Cruise you just have to carry on with the good stuff. It's a very tasty thing."

"Wood notes as in a very old Armagnac with quite bitter but pleasant notes in the finish. In the mouth, besides maple syrup, the fruitiness of plum and apricot. The bitterness in the finish gives way to the smokiness of the nose after longer breathing. Very good rum that just misses the level of 2001 SWR from SBS."

"Well-balanced, complex and very tasty on the nose, despite being just under 48%: spicy, fruity and woody. A pleasant creamy toffee sweetness with tropical fruits and soft coconut milk comes straight away. Behind this, however, there is also freshness with essential oils. It is pleasantly woody, toasted wood with a fine vanilla note. Also full-bodied on the palate: dark woody-roasted and bitter-salty. Almost a little charred with lots of mocha. A resinous freshness is added with a hint of licorice. Behind this is some sweetness from toffee. The finish remains woody and bitter with plenty of mocha and some dark chocolate. It also has a hint of cut branches. Overall very woody and bitter, but also very intense and beautiful. I like the old Demerara. Especially Skeldon."

"Thx to Olli for this sample 🤝🏻🥃 It’s a wonderful, full bodied, compley rum! Nose: Dark Chocolate, leather, Caramel, woody, oak, vanilla, varnish, dried fruits! Yummy Palate: Same notes as above. Very elegant, oily, balanced, complex! Awesome! The alcohol is integrated well. Finish: Medium, dry and delicious🤤🤤🤤🥃"

"A very classy Skeldon, which, although only 48% alc, is very intense! A wonderful nose, with a certain elegance. This also continues on the palate! The woodiness becomes borderline towards the end, which ultimately costs it the top rating"

"Sometimes you get a surprise and this one was a surprise because I haven't seen it in Danish stores or online shops.A very nice Skeldon.The nose is heavy with fruit and oak followed by burnt sugar and light tobacco. The nose came as soon as the Cork was popped.The palate is also heavy, complex and yet well balanced. Again lots of fruit and oak. The burnt sugar is also there with som light licorice. There is a nice spicy tinge to it and at the end of the palate the tannins kick in.The finish is long and lightly dry with dried fruit, oak and licorice.Wonderful rum and price to quality is very good."

"A very smooth and pleasant Skeldon bottling. The nose offers typical Guyana aromas, with sweet, caffeinated, spicy, woody, chocolatey, vanilla and slightly smoky notes that blend very well. The same aromas are found on the palate, with the same smoothness, for a rum that is round, unctuous and tasty. The finish is quite long, with the same structure but with a hint of menthol. A very gourmet rum, which could be drunk like milk given its relatively low voltage."