Demerara Port Mourant 13 years old Silver Seal 2003/2016 Guyana Rum 70 cl 51%

Only two original wooden distillation stills of this kind still exist in the world. One of them is called Port Mourant, and every year it produces becomes rarer.

Expert description

Demerara Port Mourant 13 Year is a Rum from Guyana, distilled on the iconic Port Mourant wooden double pot still in 2003, matured for 13 years and bottled at 51% from cask number 36.

The rum is released by the Italian bottler Silver Seal, founded in 2000 by Massimo Righi, and is part of an extremely limited series of only 255 bottles. The Port Mourant still is one of the last two original wooden distillation stills left in the world and has for over 250 years produced the classic "Demerara Navy Rum," originally for the British Navy. The distillate is known for its deep, powerful aroma and is still used today as a cornerstone in many of the world's most respected rum blends.

Tasting notes

Nose

Floral and vegetal, with citrus notes of unripe pineapple.

Palate

Soft but well structured, with chocolate and citrus alongside a distinct woody character.

Finish

Long, with toasted notes and hints of pomegranate and orange.

Distillery: Port Mourant
Bottler: Silver Seal
Region/Country: Guyana
Type: Rum
Age: 13 years
ABV: 51%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Wooden double pot still
Distilled: 2003
Bottled: 2016
Number of bottles: 255

Flavour profile

Woody · Floral · Citrus · Bold

Investment potential

High. Only 255 bottles exist from this cask, distilled on one of the world's last two original wooden stills, making it a sought-after bottle among collectors of Demerara rum.

Did you know?

The Port Mourant still was originally built in the mid-1700s and is still in operation today at the Diamond distillery in Guyana, maintained with timber from its own replacement stock, exactly as it always has been.

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Frequently asked questions about Demerara Port Mourant 13 Year Silver Seal

What is Demerara Port Mourant 13 Year Silver Seal?

It is a Rum from Guyana, distilled on the iconic Port Mourant wooden double pot still in 2003, matured for 13 years and bottled at 51% by the Italian bottler Silver Seal.

What does Demerara Port Mourant 13 Year taste like?

Softly structured with chocolate and citrus and a distinct woody character, finishing long with toasted notes and pomegranate.

Is Demerara Port Mourant 13 Year worth it?

With only 255 bottles from this specific cask, distilled on one of the last two original wooden stills in the world, it holds genuine rarity value for Demerara rum collectors.

What is special about the Port Mourant still?

It is one of only two original wooden distillation stills left in the world and has for over 250 years produced the classic British "Demerara Navy Rum."

Where does Demerara Port Mourant 13 Year come from?

It comes from Guyana, where the Port Mourant still today operates at the Diamond distillery, and is released by the Italian bottler Silver Seal.

How many bottles exist of Demerara Port Mourant 13 Year?

Only 255 bottles exist from this specific cask, making it a limited release.