Single Cask

Roasted chocolate and prunes, easy sipping

Dark fruit and chocolate
Roasted coffee notes
Easy sipping strength
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According to RumX reviewers, this 18‑year Diamond delivers roasted oak, dark chocolate, coffee and prunes with a dry, slightly bitter edge—easy sipping at 52.5% and warmly recommended.

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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
Valinch & Mallet • Diamond 2001   18yr   52,5% Single Cask

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    How does this rum taste?

    RumX members love this Valinch & Mallet Diamond 2001 for its roasted Demerara depth: dark chocolate, coffee, prunes and raisins over woody oak. Despite 52.5% cask strength, many call it an easy sipper with balanced dryness; a few note a slightly thin texture or bitter edge. With 44 community reviews and a rising trust level, this 18-year Savalle still single cask (221 bottles) is a distinctive pick.

    Aroma

    Prunes Roasted Woody Dried fruit

    Taste

    Roasted Woody Raisin Chocolate

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    8.7/10 45 reviews
    Top 22% Guyana
    Top 11% Diamond

    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.

    Toller Diamond

    A great diamond but it tastes as if they have been a bit too generous with the colouring. This could have been a real high flyer but there is a thick bitterness encompassing all other aromas. Nevertheless, really worth seeking out a sample…or a bottle.

    Sehr schöner kräftig dunkler schokoladig fruchtiger REV, gefällt mir auf Anhieb. Milder Genuss mit voller Power, leider hab ich nur ein sample, muss mal schauen ob ich eine Flasche davon auftreiben kann.

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