Velier Uitvlugt Modified GS 1996 18yr 57,2%

RX207 Excellent Column Still Rum 1,124 bottles 250€+

9.0/1063 ratings

Community rating

“Bold flavors, deep notes, rare but rewarding.”

The "Modified GS" rum, crafted at Guyana's Uitvlugt distillery and bottled by Velier, is a distinguished 1996 vintage aged for 18 years. Boasting an ABV of 57.2%, it blends rich vanilla and caramel notes with a spicy, woody profile. Limited to just 1124 bottles, it tantalizes with aromas of coconut, vanilla, and caramel. Critics praise its complex character and balanced sweetness, akin to rare Demerara rums, but note a slightly shorter finish and less fruitiness. Highly sought after, it is a treasured find for rum aficionados, captivating with its bold yet smooth taste and remarkable depth, reminiscent of some of the best from El Dorado's Rare Cask series.

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Highlights

Complex aroma and taste
Rich vanilla and caramel notes
Smooth alcohol integration

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How does this rum taste?

The Modified GS rum stands out for its rich vanilla and caramel profile, enhanced by woody and spicy elements, offering a delightful yet complex tasting experience.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Coconut Vanilla Caramel Woody Milk chocolate Chocolate

Taste

Vanilla Caramel Spicy Coconut Dried fruit Oak

Finish

Caramel Vanilla Oak Coconut Dried fruit Milk chocolate

Community reviews

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Adrian Wahl

15 September 2023

8.9/10

“Unfortunately, I can't quite go along with the 90+ ratings. But it's fantastic to be able to drink a rum like this. Thank you Rodolphe for this great split.”

Photo of the rum Modified GS taken from user Adrian Wahl

Maxence

18 January 2024

9.0/10

“Pretty close to its big brother from 1997 vintage. Sweet, round, another strong Uitvlugt from Velier !”

Aroma

Coconut Vanilla Woody Solvents Nutty

Taste

Coconut Vanilla Butterscotch Woody Solvents

Photo of the rum Modified GS taken from user Maxence

Rodolphe

20 April 2023

9.0/10

“Well, now it's time to taste one of the Unicorns you hear so much about, but rarely see in your glass... Big demerara profile of nuts, vanilla, coconut, cooked sugar, it's woody but pleasant and greedy. On the palate, it follows the same pattern, which is very good. So verdict: very, very good, but not necessarily better than other, less hard-to-find dark demerara. So very happy to be able to share this bottle for "only" 600€ 😅, tomorrow if I come across it again at the same price, I'd rather take 1 diamond CBH + 1 Skeldon + 1 Albion from El Dorado, all 3 are at the same level, or so equivalent...”

Aroma

Coconut Vanilla Woody Chocolate Hazelnut

Taste

Dried fruit Spicy Oak Toasted Vanilla

Photo of the rum Modified GS taken from user Rodolphe

Thunderbird

29 December 2023

9.0/10

“The nose is fantastic ... delicate tropical fruit, sweetish caramel with vanilla, confectionery and something nutty... The palate appears much stronger, initially caramel-like, but then quickly switching to the woody, spicy side (with light caramel and confectionery aromas here too). The longer it lingers on the palate, the clearer the woody influence. Becomes slightly bitter. The finish is more on the dark side. This is an excellent rum, without question. But at this price, I'd rather get myself a few El Dorado Rare Casks. Many thanks to Rodolpho for the sample”

Aroma

Caramel Coconut Raisin Hazelnut Delicious

Taste

Roasted Spicy Caramel Oak Dried fruit

Joachim Guger

7 December 2023

9.5/10

“Very dark and oily. Glue, coconut, dried apricots, caramel. Powerful and yet balanced. Not complex, but insanely beguiling 😍😍😍 The spiciness comes out over time. Then full, warm and oily in the mouth. Woody and resinous. Long, woody and above all spicy finish. Very cool.☺️ A wonderful rum. Simpler, but it tastes better than its brother from 1997. Too bad there was no Savalle as part of the Rare Collection. ☹️ Shoutout to Rodolphe! 🙏🙏🙏”

Aroma

Coconut Dried apricot Milk chocolate Caramel Glue

Taste

Dried fruit Coconut Leather Woody Spicy

Photo of the rum Modified GS taken from user Joachim Guger

cigares

11 May 2023

9.4/10

“A rum tasted in a restaurant. A sweet nose of caramelized almonds and vanilla coconut with old wood, old leather.A palate with sweetness, broad and deep aromas. An old club house in a tropical climate with cups full of fruit.An incredible finish with flavors that play hide and seek.The empty glass sums it all up. A wonderful tropical Demerara experience.”

Aroma

Coconut Raisin Delicious

Taste

Dried fruit Oak Butterscotch

Photo of the rum Modified GS taken from user cigares

Oliver

4 December 2021

9.7/10

“On par with the Uitvlugt 1997!”

Aroma

Woody Chocolate Strong Vanilla Coconut

Taste

Oak Toasted Vanilla Dried fruit Spicy

mto75

24 December 2023

9.3/10

“something special in a glass for Christmas, of course 😊Dried fruit, butterscotch, floor wax, tobacco, old barrel, also something slightly sour that perhaps comes closest to aceto balsamico. A pleasant blend of concentrated spice, toasty aromas, caramel and chocolate on the palate. Many thanks again to Rodolphe for sharing such a treasure at the original price!”

Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

1 September 2022

9.2/10

“A great release and I really like how long the finish is on this rum. Woody, fruity with spices and a well balanced full bodied rum. Killed a bottle and should have bought more. But it's always easy to look in the rearview mirror and want something.”

Aroma

Coconut Raisin Vanilla Woody Smoky

Taste

Woody Vanilla Smoky Coconut Caramel

zabo

28 July 2024

8.9/10

“Auch hier wieder die Blindverkostung probiert und bei 8,9 Punkten ein geordnet. Bleibt auch dabei. Ebenso eine wirkliche Granate. Aber blind war er zumindest für mich nicht ganz so stimmig, deshalb kurz an der Grenze zu ausgezeichnet hängen geblieben.”

Aroma

Coconut Caramel Woody Vanilla Chocolate

Taste

Mocha Creamy Dried fruit Caramel Vanilla

Photo of the rum Modified GS taken from user zabo

travel_and_rum 🇧🇪 Christophe Klubert

19 May 2023

9.4/10

“Everything you ime in a demerara, a crazy delicacy! It's just incredible stuff in a glass...”

Aroma

Earthy Woody Glue Varnish Caramel

Taste

Caramel Salty Citrus

TheRhumhoe

12 February 2023

9.3/10

“An angel from heaven, brought down to earth in liquid form. The nose is an absolute delight, carried by spicy flavors (vanilla, nutmeg, pepper, chili), roasted notes of mocha, almond and hazelnut, gourmet aromas of chocolate, caramel, cookie and toffee, exotic fruits and a floral freshness. The whole is extremely fragrant, elegant and well-balanced. You could stay on the nose for hours. On the palate, we reach ecstasy with this very creamy, very rich and incredibly delicate profile. The gourmet flavors described above sit perfectly alongside spicy, roasted and woody flavors, offering a superb blend of deliciousness and complexity beyond comprehension. The fruit and floral notes are more subdued, but add that little something extra that clearly makes the difference among the great rums. The alcohol is perfectly integrated. On the finish, warm, spicy flavors set the ball rolling, before chocolate, caramel, fruit, cream and menthol take over in an uninterrupted show of impeccable transition. A truly epic, rum-like experience that awakens all the senses, much to our delight. A rum to fall in love with.”

Aroma

Glue Tropical fruit Coconut Woody Chocolate

Taste

Spice Vanilla Nutmeg Peppery Licorice

Photo of the rum Modified GS taken from user TheRhumhoe

Frank

4 October 2021

9.0/10

“Elegante, hochwertige Qualität, wie erwartet. Nase: würzig-fruchtig-karamellig. Eine angenehme Süße von Sahnetoffe steht einer frischen Note von Blutorangenschale gegenüber. Dazu dann noch Pfeifentabak mit Vanillearoma und eine leichte, feine Schokoladen-Note. An Frucht finde ich noch etwas Rosine und verrucht Brombeere. Gaumen: hier deutlich würziger und holziger und weniger fruchtig süß. Er wirkt eher bitter-salzig und röstig, hat die Säure von Melasse. Würze geht Richtung Muskat und Haselnuss. Ganz hinten etwas altes Stroh. Nase besser aus Gaumen. Aber meckern auf hohem Niveau!”

Aroma

Spicy Fruity Raisin Bitter orange Blackberry

Taste

Spicy Complex Oak Bitter Nutmeg

Tom Buteneers

29 December 2023

9.3/10

“There has been said and written a lot of things about this already. I can only add that for me, it’s amongst the best Demerara rums I’ve tasted so far in my rum journey. I could just stick my nose in the glass forever. Dark, sweet, nutty, herbaceous with a slight bitterness in aftertaste and some astringent tones in the sides of the mouth from the wood that remain for quite some time. Best things I can compare it to are some of the El Dorado Rare Cask releases (Skeldon, Albion,…) Being able to taste a sample at this moment in time for a very affordable price is something to be peticularly thankful for. Shoutout to Rod for the split 🙌 I’m reluctant to drinking the last drops because after that it will be gone 🥲”

Photo of the rum Modified GS taken from user Tom Buteneers

crazyforgoodbooze

8 November 2021

9.3/10

“Wow. This is Guyana/uitvlugt? Smells after 1h breathing rather like the best banana split with caramelized coconut chips ever!🤤🍫🍌🥥 Had I blind rather put to Barbados Foursquare. Taste also really awesome sweet, spicy after fully ripe banana, coconut, 50% chocolate, caramel candy.... Mega tasty and intense, extremely balanced. My association with banana split with coconut caramel goes through full flavor, in the finish comes through some fresh mint and medjoul dates. Incredibly good!”

Aroma

Coconut Chocolate Orange peel Caramel Banana

Taste

Coconut Caramel Vanilla Banana Cookie

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Guyana

Distillery
Uitvlugt

Bottler
Velier

RumX ID
RX207

ABV
57,2%

Category
Column Still Rum

Vintage
1996

Made from
Molasses

Distillation
Savalle Still

Age
18 years

No. of bottles
1124

Bottle volume
70cl

Price range
250€+

Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

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