Rum Nation 1985 Demerara Wooden Box 23yo 43% 700ml is a distinguished rum that exemplifies the unique flavor profile of the Versailles still. Distilled in 1985 at the renowned Enmore distillery's single wooden pot still in Guyana, this exceptional rum has been aged for 23 years, resulting in a rich and aromatic experience for discerning rum enthusiasts. Bottled in 2008 by Rum Nation, this spirit has garnered attention for its complexity and depth, delivering a sophisticated interplay of tropical fruit, spice, and toasted notes with a sweet and spicy finish.
Encased in an elegant wooden box, this rare rum offers an intricate bouquet of aromas including cherry wood, coconut, passion fruit, cinnamon, and orange peel. On the palate, it reveals a layered tapestry of flavors such as cherry wood, licorice, toasted prunes, chocolate, and coffee. The finish is long and complex, graced with notes of raspberry, cinnamon, dried apricot, pineapple, and cream toffee. Reviewers have praised its unique flavor profile and long-lasting finish, even as some have remarked on its subtlety and finesse. Overall, this rum is highly recommended for those seeking to experience the essence of the Versailles distillery in a bottle.
This rum is special due to its unique Versailles still flavor profile, its 23-year aging process, and its rich, aromatic complexity. Distilled using a single wooden pot still at the Enmore distillery, it offers a sophisticated blend of tropical fruit, spice, and toasted notes.
The main flavor notes include cherry wood, licorice, toasted prunes, chocolate, and coffee, with a finish that features raspberry, cinnamon, dried apricot, pineapple, and cream toffee.
Reviewers have praised the Rum Nation 1985 Demerara Wooden Box 23yo for its unique profile and long-lasting finish. Some have noted its subtlety on the palate, but it is generally regarded as a beautifully balanced and aromatic spirit.
As a seasoned rum enthusiast, I find the Rum Nation 1985 Demerara Wooden Box 23yo to be a masterfully crafted spirit that captures the essence of the Versailles still. Its intricate aroma and layered flavors make each sip an exploration of rich and nuanced notes. While it may lack the intensity some might crave, its elegant balance and long finish make it a truly remarkable rum worthy of any connoisseur’s collection.
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