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Diamond Kill Devil (RX2720)

The Kill Devil is a limited release rum from Guyana's Diamond distillery, aged for 11 years and bottled at cask strength. It has an ABV of 60.9% and has received mixed reviews with some users finding the whisky finish too overpowering. The nose is pleasant with fruit and light smoke, while the palate is intense with typical Diamond aromas transitioning to smoky whisky.

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What does this rum taste like?

The flavor profile of Kill Devil is based on 17 user reviews. We have compiled and summarized the community's tasting notes for you, to give you an impression of the aroma and taste of the rum.

Nosing impressions

Smoky Bacon Vanilla Salty Whiskey Malt Toffee Tar Toasted Olive

Taste impressions

Smoky Oily Barrel Tar Salty Menthol Vanilla Toffee Black pepper Anise

Finish

Barrel Whiskey Spice Anise Bitter Woody Smoky Raisin Iodine Salty

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How does the community rate this rum?

8.7 /1017 ratings

COMMUNITY RATING

Already 17 registered users have rated and tested this rum, leaving an average rating of 8.7 out of 10. A total of 3 users have marked this rum as their favorite (9+ points).

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9.2/10

A very special animal with its Port Ellen finish. Although I‘m not a huge fan of Islay Whiskies this combination works very well and makes a rounded and complex Rum/Whisky combo.


Aroma

Bacon Vanilla Whiskey Malt Salty

Taste

Oily Menthol Cream toffee Toffee Vanilla
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8.9/10

This is one of my favourite diamond releases and the price tag is definitely matching what you get. I other words a very good buy at release. The nose is fruity with caramel and maple as well as very light smoky wood. The palate is complex with fruit, smoky wood and spices and a light tobacco note. The finish is long with smoky wood, orange and nice spices.


Aroma

Vanilla Smoky Caramel Citrus Raisin

Taste

Tobacco Orange Banana Woody Smoky
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8.8/10

Ich mag solche Hybride eigentlich nicht, entweder Whisky oder Rum. Der hier hat mich aber überzeugt dass sowas auch gut funktionieren kann. Die Whiskynoten sind da und der "peat smoke" ist schon heftig aber verdecken das Port Mourant Profil nicht sondern ergänzen Komplexität. Gefällt mir, und ist eine Erweiterung des Horizonts.


Aroma

Bacon Whiskey Vanilla Salty Malt

Taste

Citrus Oily Toffee Barrel Tar
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7.8/10

In der Nase angenehme Frucht und leichter Rauch… relativ verhalten, etwas Alkohol kommt auch durch! Der Gaumen ist da viel intensiver… anfangs die typischen Aromen des Diamond, wechselt es schnell in Richtung rauchigem Whisky… was meines Erachtens den Geschmack etwas zu sehr dominiert! Im Abgang auch wieder das Rauchige und Dörrobst! Ich bin hier etwas zwiegespalten, das Ganze funktioniert zwar, aber ich denke, das Whiskyfinish hat der Diamond nicht nötig !


Aroma

Smoky Burnt sugar Green fruits

Taste

Vanilla Barrel Oily Smoky Salty
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7.6/10

Das ist wieder so ein "Nasen-Rum" 😀 Geschmeidig zieht er durch die Nasenflügel, mit Speck,Rauch, leicht schokoladig,aber ich finde auch ein wenig muffig. Am Gaumen will er es dann wissen und haut dir die volle Ladung Schärfe( nicht die alkoholische) entgegen,wieder gepaar mit Speck,Würze und Rauch. Nach ein paar Schluck zieht sich dir der Mund zusamm und deine Speicheldrüsen laufen auf Hochtouren.😀 Eine ganze Flasche wäre mir zu viel.😉


Aroma

Bacon Salty Olive Smoky Toffee

Taste

Smoky Salty Menthol Black pepper Tar
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6.2/10

Probiert als 5cl Sample. Wow, was für eine Nase. Lack, Speck, Salz und Malz. Das hatte ich bisher bei einem Rum so noch nie, kein bisschen süße oder Frucht. Geschmacklich ähnlich, mit einer minimalen sauer, fruchtigen Spur (evtl. Limette). Dazu Meerwasser, Menthol, Teer, Lösungsmittel. Ziemlich langer Abgang. Sehr gewöhnungsbedürftiger, für mich außergewöhnlicher Rum, ganz anders als alle die ich bisher probiert habe. Interessant ist er, bin mir aber unsicher ob er mein Ding ist. Nach etwas Ruhezeit werde ich ihn noch einmal verkosten.


Aroma

Nail polish Bacon Malt Salty Unknown

Taste

Tar Menthol Lime Salty Iodine
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10.0/10

My introduction to whisky started with this. Amazing and unique...

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What are the specs of this rum?

Country
Distillery
Bottler
Brand
Kill Devil
ID
RX2720
ABV
60,9%
Vintage
2008
Made from
Molasses
Age
11 years
No. of bottles
690
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
Under 100€
Category
Rum

Is this rum rather collected or consumed?

The RumX community has already added 15 bottles to their collections:

8

closed

4

opened

3

emptied

46.7%

Open rate

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What are rums with a similar flavor profile?

We have compiled a list of the best alternatives to this rum for you. The identification of similar rums is based on the community's tasting notes and the key data of the rum.

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Kill Devil HTR
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Kill Devil
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Kill Devil (The Whisky Barrel) HTR
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22 ratings
Kill Devil
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Kill Devil (The Whisky Barrel) HTR
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RX6242

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7.8/10

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Kill Devil Savalle Still
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2001   15yr   46%   €€€

RX10167

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8.7/10

20 ratings
Kill Devil
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1994   26yr   62,7%   €€€€

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About the Diamond distillery

The distillery Diamond is located in Guyana. Rums from Diamond have been reviewed 1,555 times with an average of 84/100.


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