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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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
Maison Ferrand • Diamond 2011   12yr   49,2% Plantation Guyana (Big Peat Islay Malt Scotch Whisky Cask)

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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?

    Rating (0-10)
    6.8/10 65 reviews

    Der Einfluss des Islay Malts ist sehr dominant. Beim Eintreffen im Mund explodiert eine torfige Rauchbombe. Erst durch viel Kauen kommt noch ein bisschen was vom Rum durch. Muss man schon abkönnen, aber mir gefällt es. Plantation Masterclass-Onlinetasting am 04.04.24, vielen Dank an das RumX-Team.

    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.

    Yes Baby, ist jedenfalls ein richtig geiler Plantation. Holz ohne Ende,aber das war ja erwartbar. Na ja ist jedenfalls sehr rauchig dieser Rum. Holz ist hier überwiegend zu schmecken. Auf jeden Fall sehr lecker.

    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

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