Skeldon (Bourbon Cask) SWR

Funky, fruity twist on Skeldon

Fruity complexity
Unusual for Skeldon
Accessible alcohol strength
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According to reviews, it delivers dried fruit and burnt sugar with wood and roasted notes, leaning more fruity and eccentric than classic Skeldon. People recommend it for its distinctiveness and softer profile.

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
RumX ID
RX13911
ABV
50,7%
Vintage
2001
Mark
SWR
Made from
Molasses
Age
20 years
No. of bottles
242
Bottle volume
70cl
Valinch & Mallet • Diamond 2001   20yr   50,7% Skeldon (Bourbon Cask) SWR

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    How does this rum taste?

    What stands out for most reviewers is the intriguing departure from typical Skeldon SWR character—many describe this release as unusually fruity, sometimes with hints of licorice, prunes, and an unexpected dose of roasted or burnt sugar notes. Drinkers compare it to a Guyana-Jamaica blend, with a lighter body, accessible alcohol integration, and complex dried fruit on the palate. This rum is often sipped as a curiosity, and buyers recommend it for those who appreciate unusual and funky expressions with subtle wood and dried fruit flavors. While not the crowd favorite of the SWR 2001 family, it's an accessible cask strength sipper with unique complexity, making it worth a try for the adventurous Demerara fan.

    Aroma

    Woody Dried fruit Caramel Leather

    Taste

    Dried fruit Woody Roasted Burnt sugar

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    8.2/10 45 reviews

    Irgendwie schräg. In der Nase kommen Düfte die an frisch geöffneten eingelegten Kohl erinnern. Schlecht ist er nicht aber unerwartet anders. Grundsätzlich harmonisch. Fällt im Vergleich zu anderen desselben Jahrgangs und Mark aber für mich stark ab. Retasting September 2025: weiss nicht ob damals mein Sample nicht iO waren oder mein Gaumen nicht parat. Hat mir jetzt unglaublich toll gefallen. Würzig, holzig mit Sirup und Brühwürfel. Fruchtgummi mit Schokolade und Holz, rauchig und Tabak. Trockener Abgang. Eine coole Abfüllung.

    Again in the glass. Along with the SVL. it is a SWR, but a weirdo.Tasted along with the two SBS SWRs. Would never have mistaken this blind for an SWR. The signature nose with cappuccino and caramel is hard to find, above that is an artificial fruity ester layer reminiscent of the SBS SVL 2003 or maybe a low ester Jamaican with a cognac finish. This fat layer covers up a lot and leaves little air for other nuances. In the mouth, the sour esters continue. The alcohol integration is also quite different, probably because of the acidity. I'm really not sure this is an SWR and not more of an SV(L). Will have to taste this again against SVL. I'm confused. The rating is with a strong caveat. Need to taste this one a few more times.

    Un peu trop d’alcool au nez, du bois, des fruits secs, du caramel et du cuir. Tous les éléments sont présents mais il manque une certaine harmonie, surtout en comparaison directe avec d’autres Skeldons. La bouche est elle aussi dominée par un alcool pas tout à fait bien intégré. Les arômes sont au second plan. Heureusement la finale est équilibrée, longue et savoureuse avec une belle amertume qui donne envie de se resservir.

    Akin to the KD this one is an oddball out of the 2001 batch. There is a distinct smokiness on the nose. The fruit notes have a somewhat chemical/artificial twist. It somewhat reminds me of Jamaican fruity esters..? 🤔 While this is more harsh on the alcoholic side versus the other casks, it feels comparabley thin on the palate. There is just less to discover and complexity overall. I guess this is not really a bad release, but just significantly behind other 2001 SWR bottlings, strangely.

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