Distillery

Diamond

Heritage Demerara marques from historic wooden stills and complex tropical aging

  • Iconic Demerara heritage
  • Historic wooden pot stills
  • Wide range of marques
Loved by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓, Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰, Skyfly & 3,415 more

Diamond is the beating heart of Guyana’s legendary Demerara rum tradition. Home to historic wooden pot and column stills rescued from closed estates like Enmore, Port Mourant and Versailles, this powerhouse distillery creates some of the rum world’s most sought-after marques. With 390 expressions on RumX and a strong 8.3/10 median rating from over 5,000 community reviews, it’s a benchmark for serious enthusiasts.

From in‑house El Dorado to independent bottlings like Bellamy’s Reserve, Rumclub and Gran Torino, Diamond rum ranges from dark, mocha‑driven sippers to high‑ester flavor bombs. Collectors chase its iconic SVW, REV, SWR and MDS marks, prized for their dense dried fruits, polished oak, leather, licorice and chocolate‑laden profiles.

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8.3/10
ratings
5,225
bottles catalogued
391
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130

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Velier Diamond <>W 1993

Velier Diamond <>W 1993 Velier Diamond <>W 1993
Guyana · 12 years · 61,4%

World‑class, ultra‑concentrated Diamond Demerara

9.4 /10 · 22 reviews
15150 €
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Velier Diamond SVW 1996

Velier Diamond SVW 1996 Velier Diamond SVW 1996
Guyana · 15 years · 64,60%

Mythic, cask‑strength Diamond benchmark

9.3 /10 · 75 reviews
1790 €
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How the crew scored it Diamond

RumX's 0–10 scale is strict , 8.3 lands squarely in the "Very good" band. 92% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 1% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →

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Flavour profile of Diamond

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Woody Vanilla Dried fruit Caramel

Taste

Woody Dried fruit Caramel Vanilla

Frequently Asked Questions about Diamond

RumX offers the world’s largest selection of rum through our innovative shop-in-shop marketplace, similar to Amazon. For Diamond rums, we currently have 245 offers starting from €28.40 across 38 partner shops including Rum & Co, Rum Piraten, Wein-Riegger, delicando, Whiskysite.nl, Inn-out-shop. Our platform compares prices in real-time from specialized rum retailers worldwide, ensuring you always find the best deals.

The RumX database currently contains 391 different rums from Diamond. This includes various expressions, limited editions, and bottlings across different age statements and proof levels. Our community has contributed over 5225 reviews for Diamond rums, making it one of the most comprehensive resources for exploring this brand’s full range. New releases are added regularly as they become available.

According to the RumX community, Velier Diamond Old Demerara Rum 1988 18yr 59% is currently the highest-rated Diamond rum with an impressive rating of 9.7/10 based on 13 reviews. This expression has earned praise for its exceptional quality and represents the pinnacle of what Diamond has to offer. However, taste is subjective, and we encourage you to explore the full range to find your personal favorite.
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Rating guide

RumX's 0–10 scale is strict. Here's what each band means.

9.0–10.0 Excellent Stash as many as you can afford. Tell no one.
8.0–8.9 Very good Bank a backup. Tell everyone you meet.
7.0–7.9 Good Buy one and recommend it to your friends.
6.0–6.9 Pleasant Solid, super glad I drank it.
5.0–5.9 Average Totally acceptable.
4.0–4.9 Drinkable Not vocally complaining.
3.0–3.9 Poor Wish I was drinking something else.
2.0–2.9 Very poor Nothing nice to say.
1.0–1.9 Unpleasant No, that's not for me.
0.1–0.9 Inedible Pour it out.