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Cadenhead's 'REV' is a distinctive rum crafted in Guyana's Versailles Distillery, distilled in 1994 using a Single Wooden Pot Still. Aged for 11 years, it merges rich molasses and oak with earthy notes of prunes, leather, and plum. The 70% ABV is surprisingly well-integrated, delivering a powerful yet harmonious spirit. Blending complex flavors of smoky wood, fruit, and spices, this rum is celebrated for its balance and depth, characteristic of the renowned Guyana profile. Despite its intense alcohol presence, it’s highly appreciated for its rich aroma and taste synergy. Best enjoyed with a splash of water to fully explore its nuances, this exemplary rum captivates seasoned palates with its bold character and velvety finish.
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About the Versailles distillery
The Versailles distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Versailles have been reviewed 533 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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Wow! A monster, a brute rum. 70% super integrated, a mixture of REV and Versailles. Super exciting!
REV in brute - the fruitiness recedes somewhat into the background, but the powerful presence comes to the fore a little more strongly. The alcohol is well integrated, the profile is great fun - excellent.
Impressive Guyana profile with impressively deep plum fruit and leather en masse. The alcohol is very present, unfortunately a bit too present; apart from that, absolute top class.
Wow, this is the hammer. Despite its age this is a complex rum and it needs water to release all the flavours as well as remove the sting from the ABV. The nose is molasses, plum and wood from the start and then leather, caramel and herbal notes. Without water the ABV will clean your nose. The palate oily, very complex and balanced with molasses, smoky wood and fruits trailed by spices and light medicinal and herbal notes. Without water it will bite you and with water it really opens up. The finish is long as in very long and complex with molasses, wood and spices. A great rum!