Velier Diamond Old Demerara Rum

Rare, fruity, complex; a collector's dream.

Old Demerara Rum impresses with its rich, complex flavors and aromas, integrating fruit, wood, and chocolate. Its 18-year aging results in an exceptionally balanced profile.

9.7/10 13 reviews

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    How does this rum taste?

    Complex and balanced profile
    Rich fruit and wood flavors
    Exceptionally long finish

    Old Demerara Rum, a limited release from Guyana's Diamond distillery, is bottled by Velier at cask strength with 59% ABV from 1988. Crafted from molasses via a column still, it boasts an 18-year aging process. This rare gem has rich aromas of strawberry, vanilla, and wood, with complex yet balanced flavors, emphasizing red fruits, mango, and woody notes. The lingering finish combines fruit, chocolate, and smoky undertones, creating an exceptional sensory experience. Adored by rum enthusiasts, it’s noted for its distinct profile, integrating intense, fruity, and woody elements harmoniously. An exemplary expression of Demerara rum heritage, its uniqueness is compounded by a limited availability of just 51 bottles, making it a collector's treasure.

    Aroma

    Strawberry Woody Complex Vanilla

    Taste

    Strawberry Red fruits Tropical fruit Woody

    How is this rum rated?

    9.7/10 13 reviews
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    Top 0% Diamond

     Stands out in the blind tasting of all Velier Diamonds with its comparatively very fruity-sweet nose. On the palate, bitter notes are added and the typical profile of Velier Diamonds becomes recognizable, however, the fruit notes remain very present, reminding me of overripe red berries (strawberries). Excellent drop and meanwhile a privilege to be able to taste it - great cinema.

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    9.8 /10
    Review by: Jakob

     Luckily this was the last rum of the evening or all the other samples would have failed horribly in comparison. A great rum and again one that was hidden in the back of a top shelf at a tiki bar., where they had a rum aficionado. The nose is complex and well balanced with fruits, smoked Wood, vanilla and chocolate. The chocolate and vanilla really come out if you leave the empty glass for a while. The palate takes off where the nose finishes. Complex and well balanced with fruit, smoky wood, vanilla and a hint of coffee/mocha. The finish is incredibly long with wood, cherries, chocolate and vanilla. I know this is a rare bottle, but my oh my, what a great rum.

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    9.4 /10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

     Nose Rex tremendae majestatis! The first sniff literally explodes and manifests what's making these Velier Demeraras so special. It's the unbelievable fatness, richness and the exotic jungle associations, hence the pure uniqueness. Meaning the most addictive Patexx glues, pure coconut mark, Jasmine flowers from India and Ylang Ylang from China. A crazy load of strawberries and raspberries alright (what?!). Slightly reminiscent of the 1991 Caroni (Samba) at this point. First Velier Demerara delivering red fruits! Very very unusual. Fried manioc roots in coconut butter and some undefined jungle herbs. Fine cedar wood. On top: very pronounced notes of wood polish and new leather. Now it even feels a bit like Pibous 1996. After a while the sweetness develops into candyfloss and the leatherness into the smell of a freshly opened Montecristo Cigar Box. Rafinesse, elegance and a monstrous complexity, all in one distillate, ergo a to-die-for-bouquet. Palate Yes, almighty! Welcome to the jungle! Sweet fermented mangoes and plantains. Manioc roots in abundance. Bounty bar and all kinds of glues. Super sweet initial start and absolutely balanced. The distillate is fat and super heavy. Overripe Raspberries and Straweberries indicate a slight sourness. But paired with the gentle bitterness of dark chocolate it just adds to the complexity. These fruity and berried components are simply stunning. The alcohol is wonderfully integrated, almost non-existent. Have we mentioned an oily texture? Pure oil. Every little sip holds another surprise. In terms of column still rum it actually can't get any better. Finish 1300 pages long, like The Brothers Karamazov by Dostoyevsky, but way more lingering on the bright side of life. All on lovely raspberry and coconut mark, glues and rubber.

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    9.7 /10
    Review by: Robert Bauer

     Totally awesome strawberry yogurt flavor! 🤯

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    9.5 /10
    Review by: Oliver
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX3758
    ABV
    59%
    Category
    Column Still Rum
    Vintage
    1988
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Column Still
    Age
    18 years
    No. of bottles
    51
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Velier • Diamond 1988   18yr   59% Old Demerara Rum

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    107,132€

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    About the Diamond distillery

    The Diamond distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Diamond have been reviewed 4,212 times with an average of 8.3/10.

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