Velier Skeldon SWR 1978 27yr 60,4%
The Skeldon 1978 is a legendary rum from Guyana, distilled at the Skeldon distillery and selected and bottled by Velier. Aged for 27 years, this limited release of only 688 bottles boasts an ABV of 60.4%. The aroma presents notes of barrel, glue, dark esters, and clove, while the flavor profile contains hints of barrel, roasted notes, licorice, tobacco, and chocolate. Users appreciate this rum for its complex and well-balanced character, with a long-lasting and intense finish. Though opinions vary, the Skeldon 1978 remains a highly sought-after rum that rum enthusiasts dream of tasting. Its intense and intricate profile makes it a truly remarkable experience.
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A legendary Guyanese gem with a powerful punch, the SWR by Velier exudes robust notes of roasted wood, tobacco, and dark fruit. Complex and explosive, yet divisive: some find perfection, others a brilliantly intense experience not meant for daily sipping.
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About the Skeldon distillery
The Skeldon distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Skeldon have been reviewed 523 times with an average of 8.9/10.
Giorgio Garotti
14 December 2022
“Over the years that I have been passionate about this distillate I have always dreamed of tasting this legendary rum!And today I too can be part of those people who have had the privilege of doing so!I don't know if perfection exists but this rum definitely is!Really intense in flavors and smells!You can perceive everything sharply!The finish is endless!Chapeu!”
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Jakob
29 April 2022
“Very complex, without becoming unbalanced at any point. Particularly impressive is the wood note, which gives the rum a noble depth, bordering on too bitter, but without overpowering the other notes. Heavy, dense consistency. Very nicely integrated alcohol. Only downer: tasted blind, it doesn't stand out enough in comparison to other Skeldons for me to go along with the perfect score. But does not change the outstanding quality.”
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Oliver
4 December 2021
“An experience to have this drop in the glass. Dark, burnt, intense - a very own profile! For me, however, far from the perfect 100 points.”
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