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RumX members agree this Guyana Versailles VSG from Cave Guildive leans into a deep combo of leather, prunes, molasses, and dark chocolate. The nose is "sehr intensiv" (@Timo Groeger), while the taste evokes layers of roasted malt, bittersweet caramel, and even hints of buttery spice. Age is felt strongly—“chutná starší než je” (@Martin Švojgr)—with balanced oak and sweet undertones. There’s a complex, slightly sweet, and well-integrated character, appealing to both Versailles loyalists and those who want a less herbal profile.
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The Versailles distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Versailles have been reviewed 533 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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Tasting at J. B. Labat. A full nose of nutty butter, molasses, young leather, prunes and spices. Heavy, dark aromas on the palate with molasses, brown sugar and bitter caramel. The aromas tend to evolve on the palate, which is very interesting, as the bitterness and spice strengthen and disappear in turn. The finish is long but too one-dimensional, with bitter coffee and heavy but not overpowering oak. A very fine release from the Guildive cellar.
Tasted three different Versailles together with DomM. The highlight of the evening after the disappointing Velier Beenleighs and the La Favorit. All three were very good, although in retrospect the Rum&Rock, which I had given an 8.5 at the time, was more herbal, with a profile similar to the 91 KFM. I find the TWCC and Cave Guildive more typical. But all three were very good and saved the evening.
Sehr interessanter Rum. Wenn man weiss dass es sich um einen Versailles handelt macht er geschmacklich mehr Sinn. Blind wäre schwierig. Für mich geht er in die Richtung des REV Profils. Gesamtbild des Rum stimmt total, es gibt einiges zu entdecken. Mir macht der Spass zu trinken.
Kneipe LiQ Bar Düsseldorf März 2025. Diesmal der Guyana von Café Guildive. Sehr intensive Nase, kann man schon aus einem Meter Abstand riechen. Holz, Fass und Leder sind erkennbar. Am Gaumen ebenfalls Leder sowie dunkle Schokolade.