The Duchess Guyana Uitvlugt is a 24-year-old rum, distilled in 1997 and bottled in 2021. This exquisite rum hails from the historic Uitvlugt Distillery in Guyana, a distillery that was established between 1759 and 1776 and is now owned by Demerara Distillers Limited. Distilled using the renowned Savalle column, this rum has been aged for 24 years in both tropical and continental climates, spending its final years in a 1975 Hine Cognac barrel. Bottled at its natural cask strength of 55.3%, this rum retains its full-bodied character and complexity. On the nose, The Duchess Guyana Uitvlugt presents a striking bouquet of cognac-like grape notes, enriched with hints of ginger, tangerines, and tobacco leaves. This complex aroma evolves to reveal secondary nuances of almonds, dried apricot, and white grape with sweet touches, reminiscent of wax-polished oak floors. The palate offers a robust and sophisticated taste profile characterized by grapes, tobacco leaves, oak spices, and cranberries, with intriguing notes of resin, herbs, roasted elements, and marzipan. The finish is long and elegant, leaving a lasting impression of wood spices, tobacco, sour grapes, forest fruits, and a subtle hint of coffee and chocolate. This sophisticated and elegant rum is perfect for sipping straight in a cognac or Glencairn glass, making it an excellent choice for after-dinner drinks or while playing a game of poker. The Duchess Guyana Uitvlugt 24yo is a unique and memorable gift for rum enthusiasts and those who appreciate refined and complex spirits. Its multifaceted flavor profile and long, lingering finish make it a rum that is sure to impress and delight connoisseurs.
The Duchess Guyana Uitvlugt is a 24-year-old rum bottled at a natural cask strength of 55.3% ABV.
This rum is distilled at the Uitvlugt Distillery in Guyana.
The rum was aged in a 1975 Hine Cognac barrel, which contributes to its complex flavor profile.
The rum was aged for 2 years in tropical climates and the remaining time in continental climates.
Expect a blend of fruity, spicy, and earthy notes with a complex aroma of grapes, ginger, tangerines, and tobacco leaves; and a robust taste of grapes, tobacco leaves, oak spices, cranberries, and more.
Aroma: Fruity notes (grapes, mango, prunes), spice (ginger, nutmeg), earthy (tobacco, oak, coconut), dried apricot, almonds, white grape.
Taste: Sweet and spicy flavors (grapes, roasted elements, tobacco, nutmeg, caramel, marzipan), herbs, resin.
Finish: Long and lingering, hints of coffee, chocolate, wood spices, tobacco, sour grapes, forest fruits.
Overall: The Duchess Guyana Uitvlugt 24yo offers a complex and multifaceted experience, blending sweet fruitiness with spicy warmth, roasted notes, and a hint of oak influence. This rum is sophisticated and refined, making it a memorable choice for those who appreciate depth and elegance in their spirits.
Reviews for The Duchess Guyana Uitvlugt 24yo highlight its striking aroma of tropical fruits, resin, and herbs, with a strong influence from the cognac cask. The palate is described as robust and complex, featuring a blend of fruity and woody notes, although some found the alcohol slightly overpowering. However, the overall balance of flavors, including the presence of grapes, tobacco, and oak spices, is highly praised. This rum is considered a sophisticated and exciting choice, with a long and satisfying finish.
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