Diamond S.B.S Guyana SVL 2003 17yr 53,7%

RX9406 Very good Column Still Rum Single Cask 161 bottles Under 250€

8.0/1060 ratings

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“Fruity, spicy rum with a unique profile, intriguing yet unbalanced.”

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How does this rum taste?

A curious and divisive S.B.S Guyana SVL: Berry and caramel allure with a contentious sweet edge; some find it artificial. The unrefined alcohol bite and contrasting aromas lead to a polarizing experience. A unique, but not classic, Guyana rum.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Vanilla Cherry Fruity Sweet Caramel Dried fruit

Taste

Caramel Vanilla Sweet Woody Herbal Red fruits

Finish

Spicy Woody Caramel Herbal Bitter Peppery

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SaibotZtar

20 March 2024

7.9/10

“Sehr Würzige Nase ... Holz, Sherry , Kandierte Früchte... Leder , ziemlich Süßlich minimal Florale Anklänge. Am Gaumen wieder süßelich bitter ... Holz, Geröstete Nüsse ... Nougat. Trockenfrüchte und wieder leicht Floral. Keine Überraschung aber ganz ok .”

Aroma

Cherry Sweet Dried fruit Caramel Caramelized

Taste

Caramel Vanilla Sweet Woody Herbal

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crazyforgoodbooze

25 February 2023

7.4/10

“Crass number. Blind I would have probably never thought that should be a Guyana rum! Rather a grand arome savanna or le galion with PX finish due to the almost artificial fruitiness after strawberry, cream candy, hubba bubba and laughing gum. In addition, there is a surprisingly intense sweet and light acetic acid, as well as light herbal notes and in the finish minimally bitter, sour and astringent and at the same time syrupy sweet.... Very very unusual...The acetic acid takes some getting used to and definitely not for every day.... And also the sweetness does not seem natural to me...Where these for Guyana untypical notes come from is really a mystery to me and I have never experienced so.For this I would like to get more information, because from Guyana is here almost no trace, at most in the finish then a bit...🤷🏼‍♂️”

Aroma

Fermented Synthetic Vinegar Cherry Banana

Taste

Synthetic Strawberry Syrupy Vanilla Fermented

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Zucker und Zeste

16 September 2021

8.0/10

“A fruity - sweet rum with a slight acidity reminiscent of vinegar. There are still herbs and various spices and a bitterness. The alcohol I felt only moderately well integrated. Nevertheless, an interesting rum.”

Aroma

Dried fruit Banana Vanilla Sweet Vinegar

Taste

Sweet Red fruits Sour Banana Synthetic

lukasdrinkinghabits

23 August 2021

8.5/10

“A Savalle Still but quite different from SWR, ICBU or AN. Artificial, sweet fruit flavors dominate here - I love it! In the nose HubbaBubba strawberry, fermented fruit and caramel candy. Only in the background the dark spiciness one would otherwise expect. In the mouth continues to be very fruity with an estery acidity, followed by allspice and other spices and after just before the finish a slight herbal note. The finish is unfortunately a bit short - here the wood makes itself felt with a slight bitterness.”

Aroma

Fruity Synthetic Strawberry Sweet Overripe

Taste

Red fruits Overripe Sour Baking spices Allspice

cigares

22 February 2023

7.3/10

“Un rhum avec un nez de caramel essayant de masquer un côté médicamenteux, de bois de santal et de fraise ! La bouche donne la même impression, un fond pas très harmonieux masqué par le caramel. A regoûter, peut-être que l’oxydation peut le rendre meilleur. Le verre vide laisse apparaître des arômes fruités intéressants. Merci Rodolphe pour l’échantillon.”

Aroma

Caramelized Sandalwood Vinegar

Taste

Caramel Medicinal

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Aussierumfan

2 February 2024

7.9/10

“Wasn't such a fan of this one unfortuantly, Tasted a bit like sweet chewing gum! Slightly fruity and sweet. Didn't really display the usual notes you get with a well aged demerara. Alcahol Didn't seem very well integrated and a shortish finish. Not a bad rum by any means but its pretty forgettable.”

Aroma

Vanilla Fruity Marshmallow

Taste

Sweet Candied Confections Rough

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Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

18 October 2023

7.6/10

“06.11.2021 Another visit to "Den Danske Rom & Whiskyfestival and once again with special access and many very drunk people both days. Notes. The price matches what you get in my mind. The profile has a sweet touch to it. Nice medium fruity and some caramel. The palate is oily and naturally sweet with a herbal touch. The finish is medium to long with nice spices and herbs.”

Aroma

Woody Cherry Sweet Caramel Vanilla

Taste

Woody Roasted Cherry Vanilla Sweet

TheRhumhoe

26 July 2023

8.0/10

“Un Diamond qui développe d’abord au nez une facette florale et fraîche sur les herbes aromatiques, avant de laisser place à un fruité qui évolue dans le verre (fruits secs puis fruits rouges) et qui se mélange aux épices, au boisé, aux noix et au cuir. Il y a des notes de caramel et de guimauve comme chauffée sur un feu de camp. Un profil olfactif sensuel. L’attaque en bouche est aux antipodes du nez. L’alcool n’est pas très bien intégré, on ressent un picotement au palais, avec des notes de sherry et de cerise très forte. Paradoxalement à cette agressivité, il y a toujours ce côté sucré et caramélisé en bouche. Les épices et les notes sombres relèvent un peu le niveau, sans pour autant créer l’exploit. La finale est courte, sèche, épicée et sombre. Le boisé épicé, le chocolat noir et le cuir forment l’amertume qui persiste dans l’arrière-bouche. Les fruits sont complètement effacés ici. Un Diamond qui nous laisse sur notre faim, contrasté au possible avec un nez doux et une bouche tendue, puis une finale trop courte.”

Aroma

Woody Floral Fresh Herbal Milk chocolate

Taste

Caramel Sugar Dried fruit Woody Spice

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Rowald Sweet Empire

25 May 2023

8.3/10

“Very oaky and heavy on the red fruits. Pretty closed at first. Needs time. Port. Some peach. Some freshness. Cool juice. Can't put my finger on all the layers yet, but it's nice but not really balanced. No really Guyana either. Edit: Readin' the other reviews now and I'm not the only one finding this hard to "read" :D”

Aroma

Oak Espresso Cocoa Woody Barrel

Taste

Tannins Cherry wood Cherry Port Red fruits

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zabo

9 February 2024

8.2/10

“Mhm, also blind wäre ich wohl nicht drauf gekommen, dass dieser Rum aus Guyana ist. Im Gegensatz zu anderen Abfüllungen 8st dieser sehr auf der süßen, karamelligen Seite, was ein bißchen ungewöhnlich ist. Ich finde ich sehr lecker und extrem süffig. Ein Rum der wohl spaltet. Trotzallem ist er aber leider sehr kurzweilig.”

Aroma

Vanilla Fruity Sweet Cherry Caramelized

Taste

Caramel Vanilla Warm Sweet Fruity

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Michal S

7 February 2023

8.4/10

“OK rum, slightly more interesting aroma than taste.”

Aroma

Caramel Pineapple Woody Dried fruit Smooth

Taste

Vanilla Caramel Sweet Herbal Woody

Photo of the rum S.B.S Guyana SVL taken from user Michal S

Benoit Mahe

28 June 2022

8.5/10

“It's good but rather dispensable. The nose is not very well mastered (too much vinegar and new wood). The palate is better, combining cherry, wood, grass and caramel. It's not very complex, but the palate is rather balanced. The finish is moderately long, with pepper and oak. It could have been more successful, but it's still fun to drink.”

Aroma

Oak Vanilla Leather Young wood Dried fruit

Taste

Vanilla Syrupy Cherry Herbal Caramel

Johannes

23 April 2021

7.2/10

“Unfortunately, I could not get much out of this Diamond. It almost seems a bit sweetened. The alcohol is not well integrated. Unfortunately, not my case.”

w00tAN

28 December 2023

8.2/10

“Oh ja die Nase so schön fruchtig würzig macht Lust auf mehr. Im Mund dann würzig fruchtig holzig einfach super spannend. Alkohol ist gut eingebunden und super spannend. Toller Rum für mich”

Aroma

Fruity Sweet Vanilla Overripe Woody

Taste

Vanilla Woody Warm Red fruits Caramel

Tom Buteneers

5 March 2023

7.3/10

“A rather strange one, à bit difficult to pinpoint. Balance could be better. Not sad that the sample is gone.”

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Guyana

Distillery
Diamond

Bottler
1423 World Class Spirits

Brand
S.B.S

RumX ID
RX9406

ABV
53,7%

Category
Column Still Rum

Vintage
2003

Mark
SVL

Made from
Molasses

Distillation
Column Still

Age
17 years

No. of bottles
161

Bottle volume
70cl

Price range
Under 250€

Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

125 €

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