Berry Bros & Rudd Versailles Finest Demerara Rum

A distillation of rich, woody essence.

Complex flavor profile
Well-balanced notes
Authentic Versailles character
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This Versailles-distilled Demerara Rum offers woody and herbal notes, with a distinct oily texture and medium-long finish, praised for its intricate distillate character.

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    How does this rum taste?

    The Finest Demerara Rum, distilled at Versailles in Guyana in 1985, is a quintessential representation of the wooden pot still tradition. Aged for 22 years and bottled by Berry Bros & Rudd, it offers a complex nose of dried fruit and woody undertones with hints of tea, almond, and pencil shavings. On the palate, woody and herbal notes dominate, complemented by an oily, slightly salty texture. Appreciated for its balance and distillate-driven character, it maintains a medium-long finish with earthier flavors like licorice and plum, resonating well among enthusiasts who enjoy rich and intricate rums. RumX users commend its authenticity and craftsmanship.

    Aroma

    Dried fruit Woody Tea Almond

    Taste

    Woody Herbal Oily Salty

    How is this rum rated?

    8.7/10 18 reviews
    Top 22% Guyana
    Top 22% Versailles

    Genauso stelle ich ihn mir vor und genauso schmeckt er auch. Trotz des geringen ABV ist er denoch genial und braucht auch wirklich mehr wumms. Rundum ein sehr gelungener Tropfen, von dem ich sehr gerne eine Flasche besitzen würde.

    GRF13: Stand Catawiki: Emilé hatte mal wieder ein paar schöne alte Rum dabei. Dieser Demerara hat mich dabei am meisten überzeugt. Er bringt herrlich ausbalancierte Aromen mit, die sich mit dem perfekt integrierten Alkohol angenehm verteilen. Schön, dass man so etwas noch probieren kann

    Whisky Fair 2023 tasting. Typical Versailles profile with herbal/farmy/woody notes. Still powerful for the old age with a medium long finish. Oily mouthfeel with strong notes. Really enjoyable and distillate driven without any cask influence to distract.

    Un rhum dégusté au GRF en 2024. Un nez classique de vieux Demerara, avec du vieux bois vernis, des fruits secs mais aussi un côté végétal, herbes sèches. La bouche est très boisée avec des fruits compotés, des pruneaux et de la mélasse qui donne un léger sucré. Malgré le bois une bouche équilibrée. La finale est longue, sur le bois et un côté thé très infusé. Je sens comme un côté Porto tout à la fin. Le nez est ici envoûtant, la bouche un petit peu trop boisée à mon goût. Malgré tout un très beau rhum où les arômes s’équilibrent.

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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    RumX ID
    RX6637
    ABV
    46%
    Category
    Pot Still Rum
    Vintage
    1985
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Single Wooden Pot Still
    Age
    22 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    250€+
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Berry Bros & Rudd • Versailles 1985   22yr   46% Finest Demerara Rum

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    About the Versailles distillery

    The Versailles distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Versailles have been reviewed 542 times with an average of 8.4/10.

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