The Kill Devil 2004 Single Cask Guyana is a remarkable 12-year-old rum with a robust 61.1% ABV, bottled by the esteemed independent bottler Hunter Laing. This limited release rum was distilled in July 2004 using the historic Versailles iron still, one of the last of its kind and over 150 years old. It was meticulously aged for 12 years in casks before being hand-bottled in Scotland, ensuring no coloring, reduction, or cold filtration took place.
This exquisite molasses rum is the creation of Diamond Distillery in Guyana, owned by Demerara Distillers Limited. The Kill Devil brand, a product of Hunter Laing, showcases the rich heritage and craftsmanship of Scottish independent bottling.
On the nose, the rum reveals a complex bouquet of spicy notes mingling with sweet honey, green apple, burnt caramel, and cocoa. The palate is greeted with a sweet and dry profile accentuated by a spicy bite, offering flavors of chocolate, bitter roasted notes, and a hint of tea. The finish is a lingering experience of bitterness, burnt caramel, and a touch of spiciness.
Limited to just 246 bottles, the Kill Devil 2004 Single Cask Guyana is a rare gem highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs. Its unique character has earned it favorable ratings from the RumX community, with some likening its harmonious profile to that of a fine whiskey.
The Kill Devil 2004 Single Cask Guyana rum has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 61.1%.
There were only 246 bottles of this limited release rum produced.
This rum was distilled at the Diamond Distillery in Guyana.
The independent bottler of this rum is Hunter Laing, a renowned Scottish bottler.
The Versailles iron still is one of the last of its kind in the world, over 150 years old, and is integral to the unique distillation process that gives this rum its distinctive character.
The Kill Devil 2004 Single Cask Guyana 12yo has garnered diverse opinions from reviewers. Some find its nose initially shy and rebellious, revealing notes of pears, sea water, and green pepper over time. Others appreciate its complex aroma of cocoa, leather, dried fruit, and honey. On the palate, it is described as sweet-bitter, woody-spicy, with dark chocolate and roasted flavors, transitioning into peppery nutmeg and fermented tea leaves. The finish is lingering, slightly bitter-spicy with a touch of anise. Overall, it is regarded as a class rum with a distinctive character, balancing fruity, spicy, and smoky qualities, and earning high praise from many enthusiasts.
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