The Rum Nation Versailles 2004/2022 Whisky Cask Finish is a Small Batch Rare Rum and a limited release, representing the premium segment for connoisseurs. This Guyana Rum is made from molasses and was distilled in the unique Versailles wooden pot still, a global rarity. The rum was aged for 18 years in total, starting with tropical climate aging in American Bourbon barrels, followed by 54 months of finishing in Scotch-Whisky barrels in a continental climate. The result is a full-bodied, complex rum with a floral and herbal profile, featuring notes of flowers, vegetables, camphor, beeswax, lemon peel, pepper, and a touch of tea and bloom in the finish. The rum has a dry and slightly bitter finish, and it is best enjoyed with a few drops of water.
This 18-year-old Blended Rum from the Versailles distillery in Guyana is bottled by Rum Nation. It underwent a 54-month finishing period in ex-whisky barrels, which gave it a mineral, beeswax, herbal, and peppery character with a pleasant fruitiness. The rum is bottled at 59.0% ABV and limited to 972 bottles.
The rum is a product of Demerara Distillers, the only company still producing authentic Demerara Rum in Guyana. They rely on old brewing apparatus from closed distilleries, including the Versailles still, which contributes to the unique character of this rum.
The ABV (alcohol by volume) is 59%.
This release is limited to 972 bottles.
The Versailles wooden pot still is a global rarity, contributing distinct floral, herbal, and spicy notes to the rum.
The rum was aged for a total of 18 years: initially in American Bourbon barrels in a tropical climate, followed by 54 months in Scotch-Whisky barrels in a continental climate.
The rum features notes of flowers, vegetables, camphor, beeswax, lemon peel, pepper, and a touch of tea and bloom in the finish.
Overall: Rum Nation 2004 Versailles Guyana Whisky Finish Cask offers a complex and intense experience, blending floral and woody notes with spicy and peppery flavors for a truly distinctive rum taste.
This release from Rum Nation has been praised for its well-balanced and complex profile. Reviewers highlighted its floral and herbal nose, dry and warm palate, and a long finish with woody and tea notes. Many appreciated the whisky cask finish, which added unique layers of flavor without overpowering the rum's character. Overall, it is considered an excellent and complex rum, offering a remarkable tasting experience.
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