Enmore (Versailles) S.B.S Guyana 1988 27yr 51,8%

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8.6 / 10
27 reviews

Rich, woody flavor with chocolate hints.

S.B.S Guyana 1988 offers a complex aroma and rich flavor profile. Woody, chocolate, and coffee notes dominate, with just 180 bottles in this special release.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Complex flavor profile
    • Intense woody notes
    • Harmonious balance

    The S.B.S Guyana 1988 rum, distilled at Enmore (Versailles) distillery and aged for 27 years, boasts a limited release with only 180 bottles available. Crafted from molasses with a single wooden pot still, this rum presents a complex mix of woody, raisin, chocolate, and coffee notes on the palate, complemented by an aroma rich in dried fruits, burnt sugar, and subtle chocolate undertones. This rum is esteemed for its depth and harmony, with a robust ABV of 51.8%. Multiple tasters appreciate its complexity, though some note a pronounced bitterness and a desire for fresher fruit aspects. Ideal for dedicated rum enthusiasts, particularly those interested in the uniqueness of major Guyanese rums.

    Most frequently mentioned flavors

    Aroma

    Dried fruit Burnt sugar Dark chocolate Woody

    Taste

    Raisin Woody Coffee Dark chocolate

    Finish

    Woody Coffee Tobacco Leather

    How is this rum rated?

    8.6/10
    27 reviews
    Top 28% Guyana
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    8.3/10

    "A warm, full nose. Very mature, smooth and balanced. Complex and spicy. Wood, burnt sugar and spices in the mouth. Not particularly powerful (but far from watered down). Nice finish. A nice, archetypal Demerara, quaffable and enjoyable. For higher consecrations but then lacks the special."

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    8.1/10

    "Again a Versailles, which is not immediately apparent in view of the color. Lots of tart spiciness, toasted notes and slight bitterness from the wood as well as subtle tea aromas. To me, it lacks some fresh fruit to bring in more balance. Overall exciting, but not one of my Versailles favorites."

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    8.8/10

    "This is a great Guyanese rum from S.B.S. With a lot of nose and flawours. A well balanced and complex 28 year rum that you should try if you're a rum nerd. "

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    8.9/10

    "Lovely Versailles just perfekt not that intense but easy drink and really integrated %"

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Brand
    S.B.S
    RumX ID
    RX1492
    ABV
    51,8%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    1988
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Single Wooden Pot Still
    Age
    27 years
    No. of bottles
    180
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    1423 World Class Spirits • Enmore (Versailles) 1988   27yr   51,8% S.B.S Guyana

    How is the price of this rum developing?

    Ø Market value
    528€

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    About the Enmore (Versailles) distillery

    The Enmore (Versailles) distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Enmore (Versailles) have been reviewed 433 times with an average of 8.8/10.


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