Skeldon S.B.S Guyana 1997 SWR 1997 27yr 48,1%

Elegant rum with chocolate and woody notes.

S.B.S Guyana 1997 SWR is an elegant, aged rum known for its woody, chocolatey notes and balanced profile, though some users find it less complex.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Well-balanced
    • Distinct chocolate notes
    • Elegant profile

    The "S.B.S Guyana 1997 SWR" is a distinctive rum from the Skeldon distillery, bottled by 1423 World Class Spirits. Distilled in 1997, it matures over 27 years, offering a blend of woody aromas, dried fruit, cocoa, and chocolate. Tasting reveals notes of chocolate, coffee, and burnt sugar, complemented by prunes. At 48.1% ABV, it exhibits elegance with a medium to long finish. While praised for its unique profile, some find it lacking in complexity and depth compared to other Skeldons, notably the 2001 release. As a limited edition with only 195 bottles, it appeals to collectors, despite some reservations about price-to-value relation.

    Most frequently mentioned flavors

    Aroma

    Woody Dried fruit Raisin Dark chocolate

    Taste

    Dark chocolate Burnt sugar Prunes Woody

    Finish

    Coffee Woody Roasted Dried fruit

    How is this rum rated?

    8.4/10
    21 reviews
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    8.4/10

    "The verdict is clear: cannot compete with the younger 2001 (RX13842) in any way. Solid rum, but simply too expensive for what it offers."

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    8.5/10

    "Un nez de vieux bois, de fruits secs, de pruneaux, de cuir et de rôti. Les arômes sont profonds et lourds mais il manque un peu de complexité. La bouche est vive, légèrement piquante et aromatique. Le bois est très présent mais pas dominant. De beaux arômes lourds, de bois, de cuir, de pruneaux. Il manque un peu de longueur en finale et elle manque aussi de matière, mais reste élégante. Un très beau rhum, très intéressant, mais, en comparaison directe avec d’autres Skeldon, il paraît quand même moins complexe et moins jouissif."

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    8.8/10

    "#4675 22.03.2024 Tasting arranged by Romdeluxe and presented by Parminder S. Bhatia one of the owners of 1423. Nose Light wood, roasted, complex, balanced, dried fruits, plum, light chocolate. Palate Elegant, light roasted wood, plum, raisin, naturally sweet, light coffee, faint chocolate, faint smoke. Finish Medium to long, light roasted wood, dried fruit, light caramel, faint coffee, light chocolate. This is a very well balanced release and it] is on the sweet side without adding sugar. Price to quality can be argued but a good rum indeed."

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    8.3/10

    "Skeldon always arouses a certain expectation in me... I still don't understand why. Nose very spicy, chocolatey with dark fruits, leather and sweetness. On the palate it is very accessible, oily and sweet. Then immediately a peppery and very spicy taste with chocolate, allspice, slightly menthol and a harmonious barrel influence comes through. At first it reminded me of an old 1983 Panama rum. The finish is then relatively short and unspectacular. Alcohol barely perceptible on the nose and palate. All in all, good/tasty but entertaining."

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Brand
    S.B.S
    RumX ID
    RX19291
    ABV
    48,1%
    Category
    Column Still Rum
    Vintage
    1997
    Bottled
    2024
    Mark
    SWR
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Column Still
    Age
    27 years
    No. of bottles
    195
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    1423 World Class Spirits • Skeldon 1997 &nbsp; 27yr &nbsp; 48,1% S.B.S Guyana 1997 SWR

    How is the price of this rum developing?

    Ø Market value
    245€

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    About the Skeldon distillery

    The Skeldon distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Skeldon have been reviewed 646 times with an average of 8.9/10.


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