Diamond Plantation Guyana (Big Peat Islay Malt Scotch Whisky Cask)

Smoke-forward rum for Islay fans

Intense smoky peat
Distinct Islay influence
Long smoky finish
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Smoke-first Diamond rum where Islay peat, roasted wood, caramel and a bacon‑salty note lead the show. RumX members say whisky lovers will enjoy it; rum purists find the peat dominant.

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    How does this rum taste?

    Loved by Islay whisky fans, this 12‑year Diamond release delivers bold smoky peat with roasted wood, caramel and a savory bacon‑salty edge. Reviewers call it a love‑or‑hate experiment where the whisky finish dominates, often mistaken for peated whisky. Enjoyed neat and even used in whisky tastings. Highly discussed on RumX with 64 reviews and strong buyer confidence, it rewards those seeking smoke‑forward character.

    Aroma

    Smoky Peat Whisky Roasted

    Taste

    Smoky Peat Bacon Whisky

    How is this rum rated?

    6.8/10 64 reviews

    Nose: Peat, burnt sugar. Palate: I can't drink it after the first sip because it doesn't taste like rum at all, just Islay whisky. Goes down the drain. Still 40 points because of the reasonably interesting nose. Addendum: A fitting example of how coarse-dominant whisky from Islay is and how you can ruin any rum with it. Conclusion: Hands off such experiments! (I've tried it myself: Islay whisky is like a constrictor and in the end even gets Hampden-DOK under it aromatically if you mix the two).

    8:On the nose, the first impression we get is smoky, ashy, but much more restrained as in real Islay whisky.Subtle notes of iodine, sulphur are paired with dried fruits.A hint of bacon also creeps in, some cinnamon, beeswax, slightly burnt cloves, a hint of vanilla. The wood is charred with caramel, chocolate, roasted nuts, some burnt sugar, very creamy, oily. The molasses is vegetal with herbal, grassy, minty notes. 8,3:On the palate, the attack is powerful with cold smoke like from a burnt-out cigar, salt, tobacco, leathery tones, some smoked bacon again, plus typical rum notes of brown sugar, fruit and a hint of coconut in the background, very oily and round.The molasses is vegetal, a bit bitter with herbal, minty notes and black tea.The wood is roasted and toasted, spicy with candied caramel, chocolate, nuts, perhaps nougat.Tasty and creamy. 8,2:The finish is long with light smoke, charred wood notes like chocolate, candied caramel, nuts.The fruits are dried, the rum dry, musty. Edit:27.6.25, oxidation helps rounding the rum

    Hmm, if I want whisky flavor, then I go for whisky and not for rum that has been stored in a whisky barrel. Strictly speaking, almost all rums are aged in whisky casks - in bourbon casks. But this one was aged in an Islay whisky cask. It's a matter of taste, it's not my cup of tea. However, I admit, for what it is, it's not bad. Good candidate for a submarine in a whisky tasting 😁 Addendum: Unfortunately again with noticeable added sugar

    Guyana plus Rauch, das ist wild. Rauchig, speckig, irgendwo durchbrochen von Frucht und minimaler Minze. Weitaus süßer als erwartet, dann Guyana, und hintenrum kommt dann der Rauch. Und wie. Weiterhin süß, aber im Prinzip steht man hier mitten in der Räuchefkammer. Wild. Und großartig wenn man drauf steht. Finish bleibt dann ähnlich, Rauch und Süße die sich nicht ganz einig werden können. Mir persönlich gefällt das sehr, verstehe aber auch jeden der hier komplett aussteigt.

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Brand
    Plantation
    RumX ID
    RX17849
    ABV
    49,2%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    2011
    Bottled
    2023
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    12 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <50€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Maison Ferrand • Diamond 2011 &nbsp; 12yr &nbsp; 49,2% Plantation Guyana (Big Peat Islay Malt Scotch Whisky Cask)

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    About the Diamond distillery

    The Diamond distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Diamond have been reviewed 4,286 times with an average of 8.3/10.

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