This extraordinary rum, Velier Demerara 1999 Diamond SVW Guyana 15yo 64.7% 700ml, hails from the prestigious Demerara Distillery in Guyana and was bottled by Velier in 2014. It is a part of the acclaimed Black Bottles series. Distilled in 1999 using a metal column still, this rum boasts an impressive 15 years of tropical aging, capturing the essence of Guyana’s climate and cask influence, with an angel's share exceeding 72%. With a potent ABV of 64.7% and limited to just 1,411 bottles, this rum stands as a testament to the mastery of Velier's bottling process, offering an intense and flavorful experience. This rum presents a striking copper color and an elaborate nose that immediately captivates with a slightly bitter edge. Notes of cherry pits, black and milk chocolate, mocha, almonds, nuts, grapefruits, camphor, wet wood, brown sugar, vanilla, and lemons swirl together to create a complex aromatic profile. On the palate, the flavors take a more Barbados-like direction, featuring coconuts, caramel, sea water, chilies, vanilla, almonds, and hazelnuts. The finish is long and memorable, with hints of peppermint freshness, vanilla cream, and dried fruits. Reviewers have praised the rum for its powerful nose and the intricate and gourmand taste experience it offers, marked by a balance of sweetness and strength. Despite some noting a slightly tepid distillate, this rum stands out as an intense and complex offering with a harmonious blend of different flavor notes, embodying the elegance and unique character of Guyanese rums.
There were 1,411 bottles produced.
The ABV is 64.7%.
This rum was aged for 15 years.
It was distilled at the Demerara Distillery in Guyana.
oak, raisin, milk chocolate, burnt sugar, dried apricot, vanilla, cherry pits, black chocolate, mocha, almonds, nuts, grapefruits, camphor, wet wood, brown sugar, lemons.
spicy, chocolatey, vanilla, cappuccino, creme brulee, molasses, coconuts, caramel, sea water, chilies, almonds, hazelnuts.
dry, spicy, caramel, oak, chocolate, cinnamon, minty, bitter, orange peel, peppermint freshness, vanilla cream, dried fruits.
The Velier Demerara 1999 Diamond SVW is an intense and complex rum that offers an elegant and unique Guyanese experience. With a powerful nose and a rich array of flavors, it balances sweetness and strength beautifully, making it a standout in the Velier Black Bottles series.
The Velier Demerara 1999 Diamond SVW 15yo is a fascinating rum that truly captures the spirit of Guyana's Demerara region. While some find the herbal licorice notes slightly off-putting, its complex blend of chocolate, vanilla, and spice, coupled with a powerful nose and a harmonious balance of flavors, make it a very good rum. It may not meet every expectation, but it certainly stands as a unique and elegant offering from the Demerara Distillery.
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