Perola Diamond Bellamy‘s Reserve MDR 2012 9yr 50%

"Endlich Mal ein vernünftiger & bezahlbarer Diamond Guyana Rum um den man sich nicht schlagen muss! Hier wird genau das Diamond Profil getroffen was ich so gerne mag und die 50% sind nicht zu dünn und nicht zu kräftig sondern sehr lecker und süffig! :) Geruchlich wie geschmacklich eine schöne Harmonie aus Zartbitter-Schokolade, Meersalz, kräftiger Melasse, Bananenbrot, Kaffee, Brombeeren und Trockenobst sowie ordentlich Gewürzen wie kandiertem Ingwer, Kardamom, Piment, Vanille und Muskat und dann etwas Tabak, Leder und Bitterorange im Abgang. 5% mehr Alkohol hätte er zwar noch vertragen können aber dann wäre er auch nochmal ein gutes Stück teurer geworden!😉 Es handelt sich hierbei übrigens um einen "small batch" aus 5 nahezu identischen Single cask diamonds die alle zwischen 64-67% hatten. PS: Macht sich hervorragend in diversen Tiki Cocktails wie dem Queens Park Swizzle!"

"Dark roasted Diamond profile on the nose. Lots of burnt sugar, dark chocolate and a hint of dried fruits. Same profile in the palate, yet smoother than the nose would like you to expect. Coffee, caramel, dark nougat and some maltiness. Very solid „coffee“ Diamond profile at a very accessible price. Also performs quite well in cocktails."

"For the young age an amazingly good Diamond! Maybe a little superficial molasses and malt notes. Price-performance ratio is really super!"

"Recommended by Oliver at the 11th GRF as an introduction to Guyana. I wasn't very taken with it at the fair, but to be fair I think I still need something to warm up to Guyana. Now that I've tasted it at home, it's clear that I should have given it more time. I particularly like the finish, which develops from almost unpleasant salty-bitter notes to caramelized banana. It stays in the mouth for a long time. It's amazing how much the empty glass smells of PX sherry"

"After Barikenn 2012 PM another 2012 Demerara. Despite big differences, the nose also shows familiar notes: A hint of anise and the wet woodiness, something herbaceous are also my Demerara notes here. The leading notes, however, are burnt caramel, plus dried dates and raisins. The mouth is just as dark and roasty as the nose, with coffee, caramel and dried fruit. The finish is rather disappointingly short and without any new facets. It lacks depth and complexity and in my memory I liked the new El Dorado 15 a little better, perhaps a blend with some Rot Still Rum would have worked a small miracle here. A very commendable bottling, which is suitable for beginners as well as premium mixers due to its excellent PLV."

"Bellamy tasting. A rather dark rum with a nose of young wood, spices, raisins and burnt sugar, like a touch of Sherry. The palate is smooth with tobacco and mocha, a vegetal edge, leather and caramel. The finish is long, with bittersweet wood and caramel. The empty glass offers yet more aromas. Excellent value for money."

"A soft mouthfeel with complex notes of dark berries, butter caramel, bitter orange and noble tobacco The aftertaste has a medium length and a slightly dry finish. A genuine Guyana rum, as you would expect and a round thing for everyone, regardless of whether you are a beginner or a connoisseur 👍"

"Die Nase ist wirklich toll, ordentlich dunkler Zucker, Malz, Lakritz und röstige Aromen. Am Gaumen setzt sich dies fort, relativ trocken und etwas bitter, mit herbaleren Noten. Im Abgang Tabak. Der Alkohol ist sehr gut eingebunden."

"Toller Diamond. Solch ein Rum hätte ich bei dem Alter nicht erwartet. Sensationelles PLV! Sample aus dem RumX Gewinnspiel. Besten Dank an Philipp & Perola!!"