Diamond Rumclub Private Selection Ed. 46 MDS 2008

The Ed. 39 from the Rumclub, a 2006 REV (RX16863), is already a very successful bottling, but RX16863 is no match for the Rumclub's new stroke of genius, especially on the palate. It is rounder, more complex, deeper, fuller-bodied, stronger, more palatable, sweeter, oilier. And I'm not saying that because I live in Berlin and am therefore close to the source. See for yourself. This is supposed to be a 2008 Diamond? It really seems to me that the barrel was mixed up and a REV was sent to Spirit of Rum instead of the Diamond. And not a 2006 REV, but actually a 1994. Can that really be the case? I hope there will soon be a comment function here, then I could read your direct reactions. For me, this is a hot contender for rum of the year without hesitation. Drink it and you'll agree with me. If it is a Diamond after all, which I hope will be verified by tasting experts, it seems to me to be most similar to the MDXC profile from 2004 (RX7442). Or perhaps the 96 (RX10043, RX10046)? 🤔 I'll stick with REV 1994 for now. 😉 Exciting!

On the nose and palate a nice MDS cask indeed. A bit ahead of the Perola/Bellamy‘s. The finish is very much on the woody and bitter side, however, which costs some points. Very solid dark Guyana column rum.

Very nice red-brown color in the glass! The nose is heavy and full-bodied, lots of prune/plum jam as well as roasted aromas, burnt sugar and barrel. The aromas are strong and the alcohol is also noticeable with a slight sting. Further aromas are added over time. The palate is very consistent with the nose, nice sour cherry notes! The alcohol is again in the foreground. As expected, the long finish is slightly bitter but by no means unpleasant. A very good bottling with a character that fits perfectly into the Christmas season. I particularly like how consistent the rum remains throughout the tasting. For a rating of 90+, I feel it lacks a certain degree of "smoothness". Nevertheless, a recommendation to buy.

So, finally in the glass too. Thank you Alex! I like the nose best...this mixture of red fruit and malty chocolate has something! I also find the palate quite balanced, with the fruit taking a back seat to the spice and wood. I would have liked more of an interplay between the two flavors here. The finish lacks a little depth for me, but it still fits. Overall, a very good MDS, but for me it's not at the top of the list

Another super successful bottling, I am a big Guyana fan and I find these intense dark dried fruits that come through both on the nose and on the palate excellent, the wood and the pleasant sweetness of burnt sugar round off this rum. The alcohol is well integrated and it is really easy to drink. A few minutes in the glass won't do it any harm. I can't say for sure whether this is a REV or a Diamaond, but it definitely meets my taste.

First of all, I tried this rum in the rum depot in front of the GRF. A very tasty, more complex Guyana with all its edges, which knows exactly how to please. It‘s way better than the Perola one, but not as the last years bottling.

You get exactly what you expect here. Raisins, prunes, sour cherries, dark chocolate, wood, some herbs in the finish and very malty. Simply delicious. The rum certainly has similarities with a REV.

Tasted at the Franconian Tasting Gang Rum Grillen event. A nice bottling for me, but nothing more really. Nothing that I really need right now. On the advanced evening/night I tried it with Jarek as a mixer in the CubaLibre, in my opinion it's not really suitable for that either.

Fruity, yellow fruit, sour apple, peach and overripe pineapple. Cedar wood and freshness. The palate is lively, with fruit, lots of fruit, appearing right away, followed by cedar wood (cigar box). A fine bitterness dominates the finish. A rather dark rum, even the fruit seems dark.

Great nose with lots of dark fruits... Plum, raisin, cassis and blackcurrant. Chocolate and musty wood are added ... On the palate Very oily... Here also a lot of dark fruit only much more intense than in the nose. Beautifully round and balanced. Very tasty .

Very good Diamond profile with surprisingly fruity notes alongside the typical molasses, tobacco and wood.

Has a great Black Forest kirsch note on the nose with dark chocolate and cherries with raisins, burnt sugar and malt. On the palate not quite the fruitiness that the nose promises and a little woody. Nevertheless, good rum for the money.

Reminds me on the nose of the Nobilis SV (Rx20892), which I had in my glass at the same time. Heavy and oily in the mouth, feels good on the tongue. Light fruity notes, caramel, malt and lots of woody, spicy aromas. I quite like it overall, but it doesn't stand out from the crowd. Edit: I liked it a little better at the 2nd tasting. Alcohol is really very well integrated!

8,4:On the nose, at first, no sign of a rum, just woody and vegetal notes, feels like a very thick drink, molasses is herbal, dark, liqueurish, the wood intensely roasted, charred with caramelized, burnt sugar, nutty, syrupy...We could think, that we scent Ricola or Jägermeister with leathery tones. After airing, it opens up with citrus, dried fruits like prunes,raisins,some spice, later on with yellow fruits, coffee and crème brûlée.Better... 8,2:On the palate, the attack is intense, sweet and syrupy with notes of charred wood like caramelized burnt sugar, crème brûlée, coffee, nuts, as the molasses is dark and thick with a licorice, black tea and herbal notes, again we might think of a Jägermeister or Ricola...as it becomes resinous, perhaps we notice some juniper(?), as it is also a bit waxy, bitter.There are dried fruits and, thank god, after some rest red fruits, sour cherry, as it becomes tasty.... 8,2:The finish is long, at first with similar profile as the palate, but then it shows us different face with some industrial notes.. Some Spanish style meets Guyana...Ricola, Jägermeiter fesst.😆...just my humble opinion.

#5133 09.03.2025 Tasting with a couple of friends at our quarterly meet up. Nose Fresh, round, light wood, faint smoke, dried fruit, light mint, faint chocolate, light orange. Palate Oily, wood, fresh, light roasted, light chocolate, spice, light mint, medium dry, faint caramel, dried fruit. Finish Long, light oily, wood, light roasted, raisin, light citrus, spice, light caramel, faint chocolate.