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

Intense smoke, peat, and whisky aromas carry through to a palate laced with bacon, salt, and roasted notes. Many RumX reviewers find the Islay influence overpowering, but it intrigues those who enjoy boldly peated experiences.

6.8  / 10  (64 reviews)

Smoky peat, whisky and roasted notes lead the show.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Intensely smoky and peated flavors
    • Adventurous Islay cask finish
    • Unique hybrid experience

    This Plantation Guyana (Big Peat Islay Malt Scotch Whisky Cask) delivers a bold wave of smoky peat and whisky notes, underscored by roasted caramel and hints of bacon and salt. The Islay cask finish dominates, often masking classic Guyana rum character and sparking debate among RumX tasters. Ideal for adventurous drinkers who relish pronounced smoke—definitely a unique encounter worth trying if you crave hybrid whisky-rum profiles.

    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)."

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    4.0 / 10
    Review by: Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓

    "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"

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    5.3 / 10
    Review by: RumTaTa

    "Ich hatte schon bessere Islays-Whiskys. Das passt hier nicht."

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    3.5 / 10
    Review by: Leo Krüper

    "Masterclass with Alexandre Gabriel on 04.04.2024. Plantation becomes Planteray. My absolute minus rum of this tasting. Even if it's well-intentioned to create something like this, it's just not my world at all. You either love it or you don't. Personally, I hate it. Sorry"

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    0.9 / 10
    Review by: zabo
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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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    Open rate
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    Ø Market value
    48€

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    About the Diamond distillery

    The Diamond distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Diamond have been reviewed 4,162 times with an average of 8.3/10.

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