The Whisky Cask Company Diamond (Versailles) Versailles Rum Wooden Pot Still SXG 2005 16yr 50,8%

8.5 / 10
11 reviews
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Rich, layered rum with evolved, balanced spice.

A refined, 16-year rum with notes of leather, dark chocolate, and toasted spices. RumX community members love its intricate layers and evolving finish, making it a must-try for premium rum enthusiasts.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Layered aroma profile
    • Complex flavor evolution
    • Rare collectible release

    Versailles Rum Wooden Pot Still SXG is a captivating expression from Guyana, aged for 16 years. Its inviting notes of leather, dark chocolate, coffee, toasted spices, and tobacco create a rich, multifaceted sensory journey. Our community of rum enthusiasts on RumX appreciate its deep complexity and evolving character, blending classic toasted flavors with hints of spice and wood. Some reviewers note a desire for a touch more fruit to balance the intensity, while others celebrate its intricate, layered profile. This limited release is a collectible gem perfect for those exploring premium, authentic spirits in our trusted RumX marketplace.

    Most frequently mentioned flavors

    Aroma

    Leather Dark chocolate Coffee Spicy

    Taste

    Leather Spicy Dark chocolate Toasted

    Finish

    Woody Spicy Tobacco Dried fruit

    How is this rum rated?

    8.5/10
    11 reviews
    Top 34% Guyana
    Top 8% Diamond (Versailles)
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    8.2/10

    "Beautiful Versailles, but a little too tart and woody for me personally. However, there are also lots of great notes such as chocolate, caramel and spices. A little more fruit to balance it out would have been nice."

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    8.5/10

    "Tasted three different Versailles together with DomM. The highlight of the evening after the disappointing Velier Beenleighs and the La Favorit. All three were very good, although in retrospect the Rum&Rock, which I had given an 8.5 at the time, was more herbal, with a profile similar to the 91 KFM. I find the TWCC and Cave Guildive more typical. But all three were very good and saved the evening."

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    8.5/10

    "Un bon Guyana, très buvable, avec un bois relativement présent mais pas trop pour moi. Café, caramel, notes de tabac, et pas mal d’épices et de poivre vert on dirait. Le cuir est présent tout au long de la dégustation, ça j’aime bcp. Un bon moment, sans prise de tête !"

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    8.5/10

    "Wieder mal eine Guyana, der mich positiv überrascht. Ein richtig fruchtiger, komplexer Versailles! Ich schmecke viel Birne und rote Früchte, außerdem Marzipan, Holz und Melasse. Toll!"

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    RumX ID
    RX12855
    ABV
    50,8%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    2005
    Mark
    SXG
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    16 years
    No. of bottles
    156
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    The Whisky Cask Company • Diamond (Versailles) 2005   16yr   50,8% Versailles Rum Wooden Pot Still SXG

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    About the Diamond (Versailles) distillery

    The Diamond (Versailles) distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Diamond (Versailles) have been reviewed 111 times with an average of 8.0/10.


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