Kill Devil (The Whisky Barrel)

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The "Kill Devil (The Whisky Barrel)" was produced in Guyana at the Diamond distillery. It was selected and bottled by the independent bottler Hunter Laing. It was distilled in 2003 from Molasses with a Pot Still and then aged for 17 years. The rum is bottled at cask strength and has an ABV of 54,4%. This is a limited release and there are only 216 bottles. 2 community members rated this rum with an average of 7.7/10. The rum smells like Nutty, Chocolate and Barrel, and on the palate there is Spicy, Vanilla and Caramel.

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
Brand
Kill Devil
RumX ID
RX9711
ABV
54,4%
Category
Pot Still Rum
Vintage
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Pot Still
Age
17 years
No. of bottles
216
Bottle volume
70cl
Hunter Laing • Diamond 2003   17yr   54,4% Kill Devil (The Whisky Barrel)

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    How does this rum taste?

    Aroma

    Nutty Chocolate Barrel Caramel

    Taste

    Spicy Vanilla Caramel Leather

    How is this rum rated?

    Rating (0-10)
    -/10 2 reviews

    Nice but nothing that stands out to leave a lasting impression.

    11.06.2021 A nice evening with some friends at the beach bringing some nice rums. Notes Light in colour. Nose Light wood, light nutts, dried fruit, faint floral, light citrus, plum. Palate Spicy, light smoke, faint caramel, licorice, light olive, salty, light mint. Finish Medium long, wood, licorice, light mind, light citrus, raisin. Extra note. ABV not as well integrated as the 2004 release.

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    The Diamond distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Diamond have been reviewed 4,803 times with an average of 8.3/10.

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    Avg Rating: 8.3/10
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