Two Flags Rum

Rich, smoky, sweet with leathery depth.

Smooth integration of alcohol
Intricate smoky finish
Balanced sweetness
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The Two Flags Rum is a rich blend of leather, licorice, and smoky flavors with well-balanced sweetness and a deep, complex finish. Ideal for those seeking a mature sipping experience.

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
RumX ID
RX15516
ABV
50,7%
Vintage
1996
Made from
Molasses
No. of bottles
180
Bottle volume
75cl
Craigton Packaging LTD • Diamond 1996   50,7% Two Flags Rum

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    How does this rum taste?

    The Two Flags Rum by Craigton Packaging LTD is a limited edition spirit distilled in 1996 at Guyana's Diamond Distillery from molasses. At 50.7% ABV, it presents a complex profile characterized by leathery, licorice, and smoky notes. Users appreciate its well-balanced sweetness, subtle bitterness, and the presence of dried fruits and prunes. The rum's mature, full-bodied nature and intricate layering make it a contemplative sip, especially around festive gatherings. It is highly regarded for its smooth integration of alcohol and intriguing smoky finish. Despite being a rare find, collectors and enthusiasts value its distinctive character and limited availability.

    Aroma

    Licorice Leather Molasses Prunes

    Taste

    Woody Licorice Molasses Smoky

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    8.3/10 12 reviews
    Top 34% Diamond

    In this price range, finding a rum bottle as delightfully silky-smooth and sherry-matured as this is a rarity. Without a doubt, it is a must-buy if you manage to find it for under 200 pounds. Well done guys!

    This Diamond is heavy and dark. Immediately leather, licorice and Maggi on the nose. But also a slight sweetness of burnt sugar and nuts. This interplay of aromas continues almost seamlessly on the palate. Overall, a little tiring, but still just okay

    Another Diamond Session today. Included again are the Elizabeth Yard 2003, the Two Flags 1996 and the Nobilis 2003 SVL. The TF1996 is the only rum from the Diamond Still that has been secured, because the Savalle was still in Uitvlugt at the time. In terms of color, these colored Diamonds are indistinguishable from one another. As in the session with the two ORS 2003 Diamonds, the EY here has the expressive te nose, which today seems very sweet to me. The TF is very harmonious, sweet, dark, caramelly, roasted nuts, a hint of tobacco - a very flattering profile - and a wild bacon note? In the mouth it is very mild, hardly alcoholic (it also has only 50.7%). The profile is similarly dark, sweet, nutty, with a planty note, which the tobacco only hints at, coming through more clearly. All that remains of the bacon is a rather intense smokiness. The finish is very nice, the herbal aromas become dry and earthy. The smokiness and the dark caramel linger on. The rum is remarkably unfruity, with a few dried fruits coming through. I like the rum. Not a complexity monster, but a nice easy-sipper and the finish takes it out. The style of the EY is similar, but the profile is clearly different, the TF has almost no fruit and is also less bitter than the EY.

    No Velier but a very nice taste experience. Absolutely top for the price. Due to the volume and the relative sweetness, it goes down well, dangerously drinkable, yet complex and a nice journey of discovery.

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