Diamond El Dorado Rare Collection DMD <SVW> DLR 1998 20yr 54,9%

RX2179 Very good Single Cask 300 bottles Above 250€

8.8/1028 ratings

Community rating

“Rich, balanced, chocolatey with hints of spices and dried fruits.”

El Dorado Rare Collection DMD DLR 1998 is a 20-year-old limited release from Diamond Distillery, aged to perfection. This Guyanese rum boasts a complex and inviting nose of raisin, woody, roasted, and licorice aromas. On the palate, it reveals rich flavors of chocolate, oak, leather, and cocoa, accented by a subtle bitterness that adds depth. Many users appreciate its round, creamy texture, reminiscent of Armagnac and quality cognac finishes. The rum's balance of wood, spices, and candied fruits makes it a standout. Ideal for connoisseurs, this rum combines the elegance of premium aged spirits with a distinctive Demerara character. Dive into a refined tasting experience with hints of chocolate, licorice, and rich fruit compote. This rarity is highly sought after and delivers an exceptional flavor journey.

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How does this rum taste?

El Dorado Rare Collection DMD DLR is a complex rum with notes of varnish, plums, raisins, and rich chocolate. Slight bitterness and tannins balance its sweet caramel and coconut flavors, creating a well-rounded, intense experience.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Raisin Woody Licorice Roasted Molasses Oak

Taste

Woody Chocolate Oak Nutty Leather Cocoa

Finish

Spicy Coffee Vanilla Woody Complex Tannins

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Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

1 April 2023

9.1/10

“If you take all of the rums in the El Dorado Rare Collection, then this one is the bottom one. Not saying it's bad though, it's still a really good zip 😊”

Aroma

Medicinal Molasses Licorice Oak

Taste

Tannins

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crazyforgoodbooze

29 April 2024

8.9/10

“In contrast to the CBH 98 Diamond, it is much tamer, milder and rounder. Milk chocolate, cinnamon, allspice, mint leaves and dried raisins and dates with cinnamon. Extremely deliciously balanced and complex. However, the CBH is much more "on the nose" and much more complex and fuller than this one. However, I'm complaining at a high level, this really is a great Diamond!”

Aroma

Candied Molasses Dark chocolate Cocoa Licorice

Taste

Woody Minty Cocoa Citrus Cinnamon

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Oliver

12 March 2024

8.4/10

“Great nose! Needs a little time to breathe, but unfolds superbly. Creamy, spicy and intense on the palate. However, it lacks the complexity of its CBH sister cask for a top rating.”

Aroma

Minty Varnish Woody Molasses Licorice

Taste

Roasted Woody Sour Tannins Minty

Serge

22 February 2024

9.0/10

“Wunderschöner Diamond der meines Erachtens auch etwas zu niedrig bewertet ist. Reichhaltige Nase auf Klebstoff-Rosinen Basis mit viel Holz, Schokolade, kandierten Früchten ein paar gebrannten Mandeln und ganz leicht Kokos. Am Gaumen dann auch wieder sehr lecker und eine angenehme Bitterkeit im Abgang. Ähnlich zum CBH aber mehr Schonolade und Karamell und weniger Kleber und Kokos – eigentlich wie ein CBH mit nem Schuss Albion”

Aroma

Glue Raisin Roasted Dark chocolate Candied

Taste

Woody Chocolate Nutty Cocoa Roasted

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zabo

20 April 2024

8.7/10

“Franconian Tasting Gang am 19.04.2024 Der heutige Gegener ist nochmal der El Dorado Diamond <SVW> RX5934. Irgendwie beide sehr gut und ähnlich, aber doch ganz anders (Zitat: Serge). Ein Paradoxon;-) Für mich hat dieser für mich knapp die Nase vorne.”

Aroma

Candied Molasses Woody Roasted Medicinal

Taste

Woody Nutty Tannins Chocolate FullBodied

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Jarek

23 April 2024

9.0/10

“Franconian Rum Tasting Gang 19.04.2024 Verkostet zusammen mit dem El Dorado Diamond <SVW> CBH RX5934. Die Verwandtschaft ist eindeutig, aber der DMD mit weniger Klebstoff und mehr Schokolade. Der CBH neben Klebstoff auch mehr Kokos. Insgesamt für mich ein Kopf an Kopf Rennen. DMD vielleicht etwas schneller zugänglich, CBH etwas eleganter.”

Aroma

Raisin Minty Licorice Roasted Dark chocolate

Taste

Woody Cocoa Chocolate Nutty Leather

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Tim

7 June 2024

9.0/10

“A rum that is difficult to obtain, but which is anything but "just good". In comparison to RX5934 El Dorado Diamond, the coconut/varnish nose is less in the foreground here, but rather an extremely round and roasted chocolate/vanilla/honey combination, which delivers a complex impression through further aromas. An intense mouthfeel characterized by bitter substances and sour fruits appears somewhat unbalanced, but nevertheless delicious.”

Aroma

Dark chocolate Cocoa Milk chocolate Oak Woody

Taste

Chocolate Cocoa Roasted Dark chocolate Minty

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Righrum

28 April 2024

8.9/10

“Demerara cross tasting 28.04.24 A great nose, varnish and nail polish with plums and raisins, plus some wood. A style really close to armagnac, or to some foursquare with cognac finish, but this is a plus and not a minus. Drink side every note found on the nose is still there, unfortunately some tannins and a kind of bitterness emerge reducing my appreciation. Overall still a great rum!”

Aroma

Varnish Raisin Prunes Nail polish Solvents

Taste

Leather Oak Woody Varnish Solvents

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Manuel

30 April 2024

8.9/10

“Sehr schöner Rum der El Dorado Rare Collection, dem man die tropische Reigung definitiv anmerkt. Tolle Einflüsse von Gewürzen, leichte Süße und ein leichter Stich von Lack. Insgesamt sehr rund mit schönem Abgang. Dennoch leicht hinter dem CBH.”

Aroma

Raisin Woody Roasted Candied Oak

Taste

Woody Tannins Raisin Oak Round

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Rowald Sweet Empire

30 November 2022

8.3/10

“Very grain whisky in the nose. Sharp. But the taste improves. Lots of toffee. Good!”

F.L.O.

26 April 2024

8.8/10

“Die hölzerne Lakritze an der Nase entwickelt sich auf der Zunge zu einer Schokoladigen Herrlichkeit. Echt überraschend. Eine leichte süße in top und fertig ist der schokokuchen. Toller Diamond ! Für die top ten reicht es aber nicht ganz…da fehlt etwas”

Aroma

Woody Licorice Roasted

Taste

Woody Chocolate Oak Dark chocolate

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Carlitooo

20 January 2021

9.0/10

“Much more diluted than the Diamonds from Velier. But blind it performs extremely well! Really surprisingly good”

Rhum Mirror 🇧🇪

9 March 2021

8.2/10

“The nose is very greedy and pastry, it is light in mouth. We are clearly on a molasses rum. We find some nice woody, minty freshness but especially beautiful candied fruits. We are clearly on caramel with raisins! A very promising nose on the good fruit cake of grandma. In the mouth, it is round ... too round for this type of range of rum. We find elegant woody, nuts, empyreumatic notes but especially fruit marmalade. It is chocolate and caramelized in profusion! The finish draws on coconut, coffee, spices.”

Aroma

Molasses Raisin Oak Minty Woody

Taste

Woody Chocolate Nutty Round Elegant

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Guyana

Distillery
Diamond

Brand
El Dorado

RumX ID
RX2179

ABV
54,9%

Vintage
1998

Mark
DMD <SVW> DLR

Made from
Molasses

Age
20 years

No. of bottles
300

Bottle volume
70cl

Price range
Above 250€

Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

316 €

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