A comeback after several years' pause - Luca Gargano's lifelong work with Demerara rum continues with this exclusive small batch from Guyana.
Expert description
Velier Guyana 2004 High Proof is a Rum from Guyana, matured 100% in the tropics and bottled at 53.1%.
High Proof - Small Batch was created in collaboration with Demerara Distillers Ltd in Guyana, building on Luca Gargano's longstanding work with Demerara rum and his vision of preserving authentic tropical maturation directly at the distillery. This bottling marks a comeback for the series after several years' pause and consists of a blend of three rums, the youngest of which was distilled in 2004.
The rum is made from molasses and combines classic Demerara character with deep complexity and a rich, rounded flavour profile. Only 2,907 bottles have been produced, making this release a sought-after piece of rum history for collectors of Velier and Demerara rum.
Tasting notes
Nose
Caramelised apricot, tarte tatin and prune.
Palate
Full and soft, with chocolate, apricot, honey and floral nuances.
Finish
Creamy and nuanced, long and warm.
Specifications
Name: Guyana 2004 High Proof
Distillery: Demerara Distillers
Bottler: Velier
Region/Country: Guyana
Type: Rum
Distilled: 2004
ABV: 53.1%
Size: 70 CL
Number of bottles: 2907
Flavour profile
Full-bodied · Apricot · Chocolate · Complex
Investment potential
High - Velier is one of the world's most respected and sought-after independent rum bottlers, and this series marks a long-awaited comeback after several years' pause, making it especially interesting for collectors.
Did you know?
Luca Gargano, the man behind Velier, is considered by many to be the person who, more than anyone, put Demerara rum from Guyana on the map among serious rum collectors.
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