Valinch & Mallet Diamond Single Cask

This 2001 Diamond Distillery rum delivers prunes, roasted notes, and a complex woody profile, with enthusiastic feedback for its balance of flavors and mild bitterness.

8.7  / 10  (42 reviews)

Complex, woody rum with prunes and roasted notes.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Complex flavor profile
    • Rich roasted notes
    • Strong woody character

    The Valinch & Mallet Single Cask Rum, distilled in 2001 at the Diamond Distillery, is an 18-year, cask-strength gem from Guyana. Crafted using molasses on a Savalle Still, it possesses complex aromas of prunes, roasted notes, and woody undertones. Users appreciate its bold roasted and woody palate, with notes of dark chocolate and raisin adding depth. Despite minor critiques about a slightly pronounced bitterness, it enjoys strong praise for its refined balance and rich flavors. Limited to only 221 bottles, this Demerara rum remains a sought-after collector's item. Explore reviews and purchase this rare spirit on RumX, a marketplace that connects enthusiasts.

    Aroma

    Prunes Roasted Woody Dried fruit

    Taste

    Roasted Woody Chocolate Raisin

    How is this rum rated?

    8.7  / 10  (42 reviews)
    Top 22% Guyana
    Top 12% Diamond

    "This one has a somewhat thinner texture compared to its 2001 Skeldon brothers. Excellent bottling nevertheless!"

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    8.7 / 10
    Review by: DomM

    "Dark, toasty, heavy. You have to be in the mood for this drop. I like it!REV in easy sipping. 🤪"

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    8.4 / 10
    Review by: Oliver

    "I have had a short break from tasting because I felt like 2-3 days a week with tasting was a bit over the top. Back in shape again and we had a wonderful evening yesterday. This was the last one and what a rum. Nice and fruity from nose to finish. Spicy on the palate with a light dryness to it. "

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    9.0 / 10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

    "Nach längerer Pause gönne ich mir heute zwei schöne V&M Guyana. Fange mal mit dem 18yo Diamond an. Nase: deswegen liebe ich Demerara-Rum. Wunderschöne, volle holzig-würzig-röstige Aromen. Dazu dunkle Früchte: Brombeere, getrocknete Pflaume, getrocknete Johannisbeere und getrocknete Aprikose sowie Blutorange. Daneben finde ich eine angenehme Tabak-Schokoladen-Mischung, leicht karamellisiert und von dunklen, röstigen Aromen begleitet. Hinzu kommt ein leichter Hauch Minze, Vanille und schwarzer Pfeffer. 8,8 Gaumen: oha, ordentlich holzig und röstig. Zwar auch bitter, aber nicht unangenehm. Als erstes kommen da Muskat und Mokka, malzig und fast etwas verkohlt. Jetzt die etwas feineren Aromen von saurer-lakritziger Melasse, Cola und Toffee, hat auch ein bisschen Hefe. Hinten dann noch mal Schokolade, Vanille und Rosine. 8,6 Im Abgang bleibt die Melasse mit Rosine präsent. Gefällt mir richtig gut. Tolle Balance zwischen Melasse, Holz und Karamell-Schokolade."

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    8.7 / 10
    Review by: Frank
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Distillery
    Brand
    Single Cask
    RumX ID
    RX6697
    ABV
    52,5%
    Category
    Column Still Rum
    Vintage
    2001
    Cask number
    #20-1801R
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Savalle Still
    Age
    18 years
    No. of bottles
    221
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <250€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Valinch & Mallet • Diamond 2001 &nbsp; 18yr &nbsp; 52,5% Single Cask

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    The RumX community has already added 33 bottles to their collections:

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    24
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    5
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    4
    Open rate
    27%
    Ø Market value
    203€

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    About the Diamond distillery

    The Diamond distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Diamond have been reviewed 4,170 times with an average of 8.3/10.

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