Nobilis Diamond No. 26 Selected by Salon du Rhum SWR 2001 21yr 54,2%

"Delivers all you would expect and get in the other 2001 SWRs. Very nice. Marginal points decrease only for the finish, which is a bit thinner than in other bottlings."

"A Diamond typical of Skeldon's style, in which we find the big markers on the nose: a dark olfactory profile of chocolate, coffee, leather, spices (licorice, cinnamon, chili, vanilla, clove), wood and coffee, with dried fruits (prune, raisin) and exotic fruits (banana) rounding out the profile with a dose of freshness. A fairly heavy rum, which coats the nostrils with a lovely roundness. The palate is full and flavorful. Dark notes dominate: chocolate, coffee/mocha, walnuts, leather, but also roasted aromas, wood and spices amplify the palate's drinkability. Prunes, raisins, caramel, tobacco and black tea add finesse and complexity. A full-bodied rum, with perfectly integrated alcohol. The finish is long, dark and elegant. Slight bitterness blends well with leather, black tea and aromatic herbs. The fruity and spicy side is very refined, with a certain heaviness that coats the tongue and sticks to the palate. A deep, gourmet Diamond, with finesse and generosity."

"Very tasty. Great coffee and cocoa. Delicious from nose to medium long finish."

"88 points. Another great 2001 SWR that has a similar profile to the other ones I have tasted so far. I really like those 2001’s."

"In comparison tasting with Nobilis and Sbs. Very pronounced hazelnut/almond note with vanilla tones. Reminds me of Christmas market aromas. Nice long finish with roasted flavors. Very drinkable rum with perfectly integrated alcohol."

"First of all, a big thank you to Manuel for the sample. I was very happy about it. :) I really like the rum. Caramel, chocolate, wood and slight hints of red fruit in the background. My only criticism is that I detect a slightly alcoholic note. But maybe that would have disappeared after a while. I was just a little too impatient again :D"

"I can easily spend half an hour or more on the smell alone and never get bored. Then there is the brilliant mouthfeel and the wonderful variety of flavors - from fruit to spices to the finest oak aromas - in the taste, so that I almost don't want to swallow this rum, even if the finish is no less beautiful. A brilliant spirit!"

"A very typical Guyana rum. Very strong barrel influences which are also reflected in the color. In the nose and in the finish great influences of the barrel as well as spices and tropical fruits. Slightly sweetish finish."

"Beautiful complexity, a certain pleasant liveliness. When I tasted it again, the earthiness didn't bother me at all. I find it more diverse and fruity than other Skeldons. The alcohol is also perfectly integrated."