Berry Bros. & Rudd 1985 Finest Demerara 17yo 46% 700ml is a remarkable rum that encapsulates the distinctive characteristics of the Versailles vintage from the Enmore Distillery in Guyana. Aged for 17 years in oak barrels, this rum offers a complex and multifaceted flavor profile. The nose reveals enticing notes of green apple, mineral, plum, lemon, and olive, while the palate delights with flavors of spicy honey, green apple, apricot, melon, and licorice. The finish is earthy with hints of licorice, marzipan, herbal, and barrel nuances.
As a product of Berry Bros. & Rudd, one of the oldest and most respected wine and spirits merchants in London, this 1985 Demerara rum stands out for its intensity, fruitiness, and depth of flavor. While some critics wish it had not been diluted, they agree that it remains an excellent representation of the Versailles distillation, free from any thin or watery impressions. This rum is celebrated for its well-balanced and finely tuned flavor profile, making it a must-have for rum enthusiasts seeking a high-quality and unique spirit.
It is a 17-year-old rum from the renowned Versailles vintage, aged in oak barrels, and is highly celebrated for its complex flavor profile and depth.
This rum is distilled at the Enmore Distillery in the Versailles region of Guyana.
The flavor profile includes notes of green apple, mineral, spice, honey, apricot, melon, and licorice with an earthy, licorice, marzipan, and herbal finish.
Green apple, mineral, plum, lemon, olive
Spicy, honey, green apple, apricot, melon, licorice
Earthy, licorice, marzipan, herbal, barrel
This rum offers a complex and multifaceted flavor profile, characterized by notes of green apple, mineral, and spice, with underlying hints of honey and licorice. The finish is long, dry, and enriched with layers of earthy, licorice, and marzipan flavors that linger delightfully on the palate.
The Berry Bros. & Rudd 1985 Finest Demerara 17yo is a real revelation in the world of rums. Despite mild criticism over its dilution, this rum shines brightly with its well-balanced and complex flavor profile. Each sip moves through various facets seamlessly, offering a delightful experience from start to finish. This is an exceptional rum that any true connoisseur will appreciate and cherish.
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