Berry Bros & Rudd Versailles Finest Demerara Rum

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.

8.7  / 10  (18 reviews)

A distillation of rich, woody essence.

Our community's opinion

Live auctions



    How does this rum taste?

    • Complex flavor profile
    • Well-balanced notes
    • Authentic Versailles character

    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."

    Profile picture of user
    8.9 / 10
    Review by: zabo

    "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"

    Profile picture of user
    8.8 / 10
    Review by: Thunderbird

    "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."

    Profile picture of user
    8.6 / 10
    Review by: Alex1981

    "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."

    Profile picture of user
    8.8 / 10
    Review by: cigares
    Rate

    Expert reviews

    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

    How is the price of this rum developing?

    The RumX community has already added 0 bottles to their collections:

    closed
    0
    opened
    0
    emptied
    0
    Ø Market value
    349€

    Digitize your rum collection and get exciting insights into the market value of your collection or individual bottles:

    You may also enjoy

    The identification of similar rums is based on the tasting notes of the community and the key data of the rum.

    Demerara Rum V VSG

    RX12205   1988   34yr   48,8%

    8.3 (22)
    Image of the front of the bottle of the rumDemerara Rum V VSG

    Port Morant Demerara Rum

    RX1533   1990   25yr   46%

    8.0 (28)
    Image of the front of the bottle of the rumPort Morant Demerara Rum

    El Dorado Rare Collection VSG

    RX125   2002   13yr   63%

    8.4 (97)
    Image of the front of the bottle of the rumEl Dorado Rare Collection VSG

    Berry‘s Best Jamaican Rum (60 ans LMDW)

    RX6993   2003   12yr   55,4%

    7.8 (10)
    Image of the front of the bottle of the rumBerry‘s Best Jamaican Rum (60 ans LMDW)

    Jamaica

    RX12362   2007   15yr   45%

    8.1 (9)
    Image of the front of the bottle of the rumJamaica

    Want to discover more rums?

    Download the free RumX app:

    What people are saying

    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.


    Get the most out of RumX

    Do you want to learn more about this rum, track the market value of your bottles, and share your rum with like-minded people? Download the RumX app for free now and discover the whole RumX universe!

    Download app on App Store Download app on Google Play