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

RX6697 Very good Column Still Rum Single Cask 221 bottles Under 250€

“Rich, complex Diamond rum with perfect balance; chocolate, fruit, woodsy.”

Introducing the "Single Cask" rum, an exquisite expression produced in Guyana's Diamond distillery and selected by independent bottler Valinch & Mallet. Distilled in 2001 using a Savalle Still and molasses, this rum aged gracefully for 18 years before being bottled at cask strength with an ABV of 52.5%. This limited release has just 221 bottles available for enthusiasts to enjoy. The aroma is characterized by roasted, woody notes, mingling with prunes, dried fruit, and raisins, while the palate offers flavors of roasted wood, dark chocolate, raisins, and prunes. RumX users have described this exceptional Diamond as rich, fruity, and creamy, with a standout viscosity and a unique profile that keeps them coming back for more. Perfect for sipping, this captivating rum will charm your senses and leave you wanting to explore its complex layers time and time again.

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How does this rum taste?

Exquisite 18-year-old Guyanese Diamond, rich with dark Demerara sugar, burnt coffee, and dark chocolate. Notes of dried fruits, toffee, and candied ginger emerge, balanced with wood, tobacco, and a hint of mint. A robust, memorable cask strength rum.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Prunes Roasted Dried fruit Raisin Coffee Woody

Taste

Roasted Woody Dark chocolate Raisin Prunes Barrel

Finish

Woody Mocha Dried fruit Dried apricot Roasted Dark chocolate

Community reviews

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Dom M

15 October 2021

8.7/10

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

Aroma

Woody Prunes Dried apricot Nutmeg Baking spices

Taste

Prunes Dates Licorice Bitter Burnt sugar

Oliver

17 February 2023

8.4/10

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

Aroma

Roasted Dried fruit Woody Tobacco Dark

Taste

Roasted Dark chocolate Woody Toffee Raisin

Photo of the rum Single Cask taken from user Oliver

Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

20 June 2021

9.0/10

“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.”

Aroma

Pineapple Banana Caramel Woody Coffee

Taste

Dry Fruity Peppery Vanilla Bourbon

Frank

19 March 2023

8.7/10

“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.”

Aroma

Woody Spicy Blackberry Prunes Dried apricot

Taste

Woody Spicy Mocha Nutmeg Oak

Photo of the rum Single Cask taken from user Frank

mto75

30 September 2022

8.8/10

“pretty good and pleasing Skeldon / SWR. Prune, tobacco, caramel on the nose. On the palate more towards raisin and cappuccino. On a similar high level as the S.B.S 2001 Skeldon bottlings.”

Aroma

Prunes Roasted Tobacco Dark chocolate Caramel

Taste

Roasted Tobacco Barrel Cappuccino Raisin

crazyforgoodbooze

5 August 2021

8.8/10

“Grenade good and quaffable Diamond with just the right alcohol strength! absolute Diamond reference!💯🤤geschmacklich like dark burnt Demerara sugar with coffee, dark chocolate, toffee, fruit bread and dried apricot with candied ginger. very cool!”

Aroma

Mocha Dried apricot Tobacco Dark chocolate Dark

Taste

Salty Chocolate Roasted Creamy Bitter

tojo

7 September 2021

8.6/10

“Schöner, überdurchschnittlicher Demerara-Rum”

Aroma

Dried fruit Roasted Caramel Spicy Prunes

Taste

Dried fruit Vanilla Caramel Spice

Sebastian Kornett

8 August 2021

8.9/10

“Toller Diamond”

Aroma

Tobacco Cherry Raisin Dried fruit Cigar

Taste

Raisin Dried apricot Dark chocolate Prunes Roasted

Christoph H.

19 March 2021

8.8/10

“Kein Rum den ich oft im Glas habe, aber wenn es denn wieder soweit ist, einer der, der mich immer wieder erstaunt und doch irgendwie geil finde. Einfach was völlig anderes, was ich persönlich sonst so kenne. Die Viskosität ist der Wahnsinn, der Rum beißt sich regelrecht ins Glas. Ausgeprägte trockenfruchtigkeit, Süßholz, Lakritze, Heidehonig, Malz, getoastetes Fass, Kräuter. Im Mund eine cremige Honigsüße, sehr gefällig mit Süßholz, Kräuter, Fass, leichter Bitterkeit..... Eigentlich fast 1 zu 1 was man auch in der Nase hat, nur etwas runder und gefälliger. Sehr schön, aber auch sehr speziell”

Johannes

2 April 2021

8.6/10

“Guter Skeldon! Ich bevorzuge aber lieber die tropische Variante..”

Thunderbird

18 July 2021

8.5/10

“On the nose very sweet and fruity! Overripe Kischen.On the palate very soft, mild, almost volatile. The sweetness of caramel and burnt sugar predominates! In the finish slightly astringent dry !A good but not outstanding Skeldon”

Aroma

Unknown Cherry Overripe

Taste

Mild Soft Light Caramelized Burnt sugar

Basti

19 April 2023

8.3/10

“Am der Nase dominieren Malz, Bleistiftspähne und Holz. Im Hintergrund dann Kaffee und Trockenfrüchte. Am Gaumen dann sehr ähnlich und insgesamt etwas mehr auf der bitteren, trockenen Seite.”

Aroma

Unknown Dried fruit Raisin Coffee Spice

Taste

Barrel Woody Anise Malt Caramel

Photo of the rum Single Cask taken from user Basti

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Guyana

Distillery
Diamond

Bottler
Valinch & Mallet

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
Under 250€

Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

212 €

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