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Valinch & Mallet Diamond Skeldon (Bourbon Cask) SWR 2001

Highly praised as an unusual, fruity-woody Demerara with good drinkability and complexity, though many note it’s lighter, less typical and less intense than other 2001 Skeldons.

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Details about Valinch & Mallet Diamond Skeldon (Bourbon Cask) SWR 2001

Country Guyana
Distillery Diamond
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 Valinch & Mallet Diamond Skeldon (Bourbon Cask) SWR 2001 taste?

    Unusual, lighter Skeldon-style Demerara
    Who is this rum for?

    If you like Demeraras but want something quirkier and more approachable than the benchmark 2001 SWRs, this oddball cask gives you that fruity-woody twist without overwhelming heat.

    Not really suitable for

    Hunters of classic, heavy Skeldon intensity or very long, powerful finishes; anyone expecting maximum depth, viscosity or a textbook 2001 SWR profile.

    Aroma

    Woody Dried fruit Caramel Leather

    Taste

    Dried fruit Woody Roasted Burnt sugar

    How is Valinch & Mallet Diamond Skeldon (Bourbon Cask) SWR 2001 rated?

    8.3/10 47 reviews
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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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