This exquisite single cask rum was distilled in 2003 on a four-column Savalle still at the historic Diamond distillery in Guyana and meticulously bottled by Holmes Cay. It boasts an impressive 18 years of aging, with the initial two years spent maturing in Guyana followed by an extensive 16-year refinement in the UK. Finally, it was bottled in New York in 2021. The use of an ex-bourbon cask has imbued this rum with enticing aromas of cocoa, tobacco, and cinnamon, while the palate reveals delightful notes of mango, pineapple, and almond. At 51% ABV, this rum offers a balanced sweetness and a robust complexity that is both delicious and highly drinkable.
This rum is delicious neat, but you may also enjoy it with a splash of water to open up its intricate flavors. However, many find it perfectly balanced and easy to drink on its own.
You can expect a combination of rich dried fruits, warm spices, and a hint of tropical fruits. It has a medium complexity and is neither too sweet nor syrupy.
Given its 18 years of meticulous aging, this rum is already at a perfect stage of maturity. It is best enjoyed now to appreciate its well-balanced and complex profile.
meringue, tannins, warm, sharp, woody, cocoa, tobacco, cinnamon
cacao, cinnamon, mango, almond, blackberry, pineapple
brown sugar, dried dates, dried figs, tannins, warm, cardboard
The Holmes Cay 2003 Single Cask Guyana 18yo offers a robust and complex profile with well-balanced notes of spice, fruit, and dried fruit. Its sweetness is just right, neither cloying nor syrupy, making it an exceptionally drinkable and warming rum.
The Holmes Cay 2003 Single Cask Guyana 18yo is a standout rum that beautifully showcases the intricate flavors and craftsmanship from the Diamond distillery. Distilled on a four-column Savalle still and aged predominantly in the UK, it offers a refined balance of warm spices, tropical fruits, and rich dried fruits. Though it carries an ABV of 51%, it's surprisingly approachable, making it a delightful choice for both rum aficionados and those new to high-proof spirits. This is a must-try for anyone looking to experience the pinnacle of aged Guyanese rum.
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