Diamond Distillery 2003/2015 Bristol Classic Guyana Rum 70 cl 43%

Guyana's Demerara River has for centuries delivered rum with a heavy, earthy character. Bristol Spirits captured a single distillate from the Diamond distillery in 2003 and let it mature for the best part of a decade before bottling it without embellishment.

Expert Description

Diamond Distillery 2003/2015 Bristol Classic is a Guyana Rum distilled on column stills and bottled at 43%.

The rum was distilled in 2003 at the Diamond distillery, owned by Demerara Distillers Limited on the east bank of the Demerara River, and cask aged until 2015, when it was bottled by the independent English bottler Bristol Spirits under the Bristol Classic Rum label. The rum is molasses-based and column distilled, a style that offers a cleaner, more traditional expression than the heavy pot still rums Guyana is also known for.

The twelve years of ageing, partly in Guyana and partly after transport to England, has given the rum a balanced character, where fruit and wood meet without either dominating.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Orange and grapefruit meet laurel and verbena, with a hint of herbs in the background.

Palate

Soft and balanced with ripe citrus, light sweetness and an earthy oak character.

Finish

Medium length and dry, where the citrus fades out alongside a hint of herbs and oak.

Specifications

Name: Diamond Distillery 2003/2015 Bristol Classic
Distillery: Diamond Distillery
Bottler: Bristol Classic Rum
Region/Country: Guyana
Type: Rum
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation Method: Column distillation
Distilled: 2003
Bottled: 2015
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed neat at room temperature or with a single ice cube

Flavour Profile

Citrus-forward · Herbal · Balanced · Dry · Earthy

Did You Know?

Diamond Distillery is today the last remaining distillery in Guyana and houses several historic distillation styles under one roof, including both column and pot still technology, after the country's other distilleries closed during the 20th century.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Diamond Distillery 2003/2015 Bristol Classic

What is Diamond Distillery 2003/2015 Bristol Classic?

It's a Guyana Rum distilled in 2003 at the Diamond distillery and bottled in 2015 by the English bottler Bristol Spirits under the Bristol Classic Rum label. It's column distilled and bottled at 43%.

How old is the rum?

The rum is 12 years old, distilled in 2003 and bottled in 2015, having been cask aged both in Guyana and after transport to England.

What characterises a column-distilled Guyana rum?

Column distillation gives a cleaner, lighter expression than the heavy pot still rums Guyana is otherwise famous for, with citrus and herbal notes rather than the heavy, dark Demerara style.

Who is Bristol Spirits?

Bristol Spirits is an independent English bottler founded by John Barrett in 1993, which buys individual casks from distilleries around the world and bottles them under the Bristol Classic Rum label without additives.

Where is Diamond Distillery located?

Diamond Distillery sits on the east bank of the Demerara River in Guyana and is owned by Demerara Distillers Limited, today the last remaining distillery in the country.

How should Diamond Distillery 2003/2015 Bristol Classic be served?

Best neat at room temperature in a rum or whisky glass, letting the citrus and herbal notes open up, though it also works well in a simple rum cocktail.