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Surprising how much dark, roasted Diamond character sits in a 9-year-old at this age: burnt sugar, dark chocolate, coffee and dried fruit, with tobacco and licorice trailing behind. The 50% is well-tucked and easy to sip. A couple of tasters found the palate a touch flat after the big nose, and one flags an odd oily film on the lips.
The community says- Classic Diamond profile
- Well-set 50%
- Keep in mind: Palate can feel flat
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Dark, roasted Guyana daily sipper Most people call it a genuine Diamond profile at a friendly price — chocolate, coffee, burnt sugar. The common gripe: the palate can read a little flat and short after that promising nose.
Aroma profilePeople wanting an affordable way into the dark Guyana Diamond profile
Anyone chasing depth, complexity or a long finish
Style & occasion: Mature & oakySipping neatCocktails & mixing
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Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Most helpful positive review
Note: Activity at Perola GmbH (spirits industry), partial professional involvement with evaluated bottlings. All reviews are my personal, unpaid opinion. Finally a reasonable & affordable Diamond Guyana Rum that you don’t have to fight over! Here the exact Diamond profile is hit that I like so much and the 50% is not too thin and not too strong but very tasty and drinkable! :) Smelling and tasting a nice harmony of dark chocolate, sea salt, strong molasses, banana bread, coffee, blackberries and dried fruit as well as plenty of spices like candied ginger, cardamom, allspice, vanilla and nutmeg and then a bit of tobacco, leather and bitter orange on the finish. He could have handled 5% more alcohol but then he would have become a good deal more expensive!😉 By the way, this is a "small batch" from 5 almost identical single cask diamonds all between 64-67%. PS: Works excellently in various Tiki cocktails like the Queens Park Swizzle!
Review by Wernie
Most helpful critical review
I had thought about getting a bottle, but I'll skip that. Somehow all these colored or overly heavily charred barrel-aged rums have the same all-covering basic taste, whether this one, the Woods Navy, or Dictador20 and who knows what else. A shame, I had hoped for more. 😥
Review by Rumpalumpa
The nose is really great, plenty of dark sugar, malt, licorice, and toasty aromas. The palate continues this, relatively dry and a bit bitter, with more herbal notes. Tobacco in the finish. The alcohol is very well integrated.
Review by Leo Krüper
Great entry-level Diamond. Super value for money. Recommended! Also positive on the second tasting.
Review by cigares
Bellamy tasting. A rather dark rum with a nose of young wood, spices, raisins and burnt sugar, Sherry. Not a very well-balanced nose where flavors telescope. The palate is more balanced, soft, diluted, with tobacco and mocha, a vegetal side, leather and caramel. The finish is long, on the woody/bitter side, with a light salty and caramel note. The empty glass offers yet more fragrances. Excellent value for money.
Review by DomM
Dark roasted Diamond profile on the nose. Lots of burnt sugar, dark chocolate and a hint of dried fruits. Same profile in the palate, yet smoother than the nose would like you to expect. Coffee, caramel, dark nougat and some maltiness. Very solid „coffee“ Diamond profile at a very accessible price. Also performs quite well in cocktails.
Review by Serge
Super nose and not bad on the palate. Cheap Diamond for every day and also a grenade in cocktails. PLV outstanding
Review by HenryL
Recommended by Oliver at the 11th GRF as an introduction to Guyana. I wasn't very taken with it at the fair, but to be fair I think I still need something to warm up to Guyana. Now that I've tasted it at home, it's clear that I should have given it more time. I particularly like the finish, which develops from almost unpleasant salty-bitter notes to caramelized banana. It stays in the mouth for a long time. It's amazing how much the empty glass smells of PX sherry
Review by Johannes
For the young age an amazingly good Diamond! Maybe a little superficial molasses and malt notes. Price-performance ratio is really super!
Review by Tim
Unexpected nose from this rum by DDL. Very dark, spicy (Maggi?!), smoky-roasty and floral, with citrus fruits, but the typical main aromas like caramel, vanilla and tropical fruits I perceive rather in the background, if at all. Maybe also because it was not aged in a bourbon barrel but only in an old rum barrel. Nice drinking strength and good price, unfortunately the profile on the nose doesn't fully grab me, but in the mouth more my thing.
Review by primus
I can only agree with my predecessors, the profile is top-notch. Very strong, typical Diamond with very chocolatey and malty notes. Interesting is the influence of the raisin aroma. In my opinion, a real price-performance hit.
Review by Boletus
If you're looking for the dark Guyana profile and don't want to spend too much money, you'll find it here. Of course, there's no finely chiseled aroma landscape as often found in long-aged Guyana rums, but rather a forceful impact on the receptors. Also, from the start there's a slightly dirty note in the background, which along with the mix of spicy walnuts and lovage reminds one of the animal scent of a wild boar enclosure. Not necessarily pleasant, but quite interesting and full of character. Fun!
Review by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
On the nose seductive syrupy molasses, on the palate rather rust, despite the strong alcohol impact it tastes oddly flat and one-dimensional, hardly any facets. Conclusion: Easy-drinking daily sipper with a charming nose and very good value for money, but overall nothing that leaves a lasting impression. Update 01.09.2022: Currently tasting at Rum Depot, bottle freshly opened. If you want a Guyana with 100% convincing value for money, then this one. It shows again that you have to taste at least twice to judge somewhat well. Very good 83 points for this really solid rum.
Review by Fuwi
Nice Diamond at a fair price. The nose first suggests something great, dark aromas with burnt sugar, fruits, and chocolate. On the palate, the alcohol is initially prominent, which could have been stronger – then there would have been more punch and flavor, but also more expensive. So it is a fair entry-level rum into the exciting world of Guyana rums!
Review by lukasdrinkinghabits
After Barikenn 2012 PM another 2012 Demerara. Despite big differences, the nose also shows familiar notes: A hint of anise and the wet woodiness, something herbaceous are also my Demerara notes here. The leading notes, however, are burnt caramel, plus dried dates and raisins. The mouth is just as dark and roasty as the nose, with coffee, caramel and dried fruit. The finish is rather disappointingly short and without any new facets. It lacks depth and complexity and in my memory I liked the new El Dorado 15 a little better, perhaps a blend with some Rot Still Rum would have worked a small miracle here. A very commendable bottling, which is suitable for beginners as well as premium mixers due to its excellent PLV.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#5120 01.03.2025 tasting at Whiskymessen.dk 2025. Nose Wood, light roasted, light leather, faint floral, light berries, light nutts, light chocolate. Palate Balanced, lightly dry, wood, light roasted, dried fruit, light berries, light chocolate, light orange, light plum. Finish Long, wood, prunes, light chocolate, light nutts, light roasted.
Review by Murphy
Great rum, no question. The price-performance ratio is okay for a Diamond. But I find it hardly better in taste than Woods Old Navy Rum RX3047. That costs half the price per liter compared to Bellamys. The bottle is not so nice. But whatever. Still, that shouldn't diminish the praise for this bottling. A flavor bomb with lots of malt candy aroma. Maybe some of you still know the Bavarian malt candies. Nice childhood memories, spiced up with 50% flavor enhancer. Very nice.
Review by mto75
Very promising nose: raisin, allspice, wood barrel, caramel, tobacco. Almost reminds a little of old REVs! On the palate quite mild and sweet, towards caramel, dark chocolate. Unfortunately also a bit flat. If it were a bit more expressive on the palate, it would go well into the 80 rating. As it is, it only just takes it. Given the slightly more than 60 EUR that go over the counter, but a really good Guyana Sipper, perhaps even the best PLV of the year so far.
Review by BTHHo 🥃
A soft mouthfeel with complex notes of dark berries, butter caramel, bitter orange and noble tobacco The aftertaste has a medium length and a slightly dry finish. A genuine Guyana rum, as you would expect and a round thing for everyone, regardless of whether you are a beginner or a connoisseur 👍
Review by LukaŽiga
8,4:On the nose, sulphur and copper, dried fruits with prunes and raisins, citrus fruits, charred wood notes like leather, burnt sugar, roasted nuts, some confectionery, spicy with allspice, perhaps baking spices, dark, thick molasses with licorice, tobacco, slightly flowery, bump into our nosetrils. On aeration, the molasses is herbaceous, vegetal with celery, perhaps soy sauce, bitter orange is expressed, dark chocolate and malt notes. 8,4:On the palate, the attack is thick with charred wood notes like dark chocolate, burnt sugar, leather, confectionery, later mocha and caramel, spicy with vanilla, baking spices, then sulphurous and coppery, fruity with dried fruits like raisins and prunes, bitter orange, on oxidation also dried apricots join, as the molasses is dark with licorice, black tea, soy sauce, earthy with tobacco, slightly flowery. 8,2:The finish is long, dry and tannic, less charred, with all tasty tones from the palate, now with a pinch of salt, the fruits are candied, banana joins, the molasses is still dark and thick. Edit:18.1.2026, an upgrade for 0,1
Review by Pavel Spacek
If there is no added molases in the rum, the content is realy bad
Review by Michael Schou
02-03-2024 Tasting at Whiskymessen.dk Amazing rum for the money. Has a slight taste of old Guyana Enmore and Versailles. Thick and oily. Love the nose. And the taste, although it’s leaves the palata after a short while. 13-12-2025 - Rate 7.8 13-03-2026 - Rate 8.1 27-03-2026 - Rate 8.0 01-05-2026 - Rate 7.7
Review by Mirco
Toller Diamond. Solch ein Rum hätte ich bei dem Alter nicht erwartet. Sensationelles PLV! Sample aus dem RumX Gewinnspiel. Besten Dank an Philipp & Perola. Runder Diamond mit eher klassischem Guyana-Profil. In der Nase etwas Karamell, Vanille, dunkle Früchte und Holz. Am Gaumen weich und würzig mit Eiche, etwas Lakritz und einer leichten herben Note.
Review by Pavel Ungr, RumRock
Vintage 2012. I rate 7.4 out of 10, solid rum that doesn't disappoint.
Review by Galli33
Nice young Guyanese rum! Here you can dive into the world of Guyanese rum without paying too much. Nose: Wonderful roasted aromas, dried fruits, licorice, wood and mocha. Palate: Very well balanced. Classic Guyanese notes paired, in my opinion, with the perfect alcohol strength. Finish: Medium-long. Reminiscent of a warm summer afternoon with a cigar and a good cup of coffee 😃
Review by MarcT
My first impression was a bit underwhelming, and I decided that I had just a bad day for the tasting. Second attempt proved that I was right, just gi e this one some air and it has a heavy fruity and sweet bouquet (a friend compared it to portwine). The taste keeps up, and makes this a solid sipping rum.
Review by Eugene227
Überzeugt mit dunklen Früchten, Holz, dunkler Schokolade und würzigen Fassnoten. Er wirkt reif, intensiv und angenehm trocken, ohne dabei zu hart zu werden. Die Fassreifung steht klar im Vordergrund und bringt viel Charakter mit. Ein Rum für Genießer, die Tiefe und Ecken statt Süße suchen.
Review by Vojta
Medium to short finish
Review by Basti
On the nose lots of herbal notes, some licorice/anise, roasted aromas and leather. But there is also an unpleasant musty note that I don’t like so much. On the palate similar to the nose: herbs, leather, some tobacco, caramel and roasted aromas.
Review by Thunderbird
A classy introduction to Guayana Diamond Rums... an excellent PLV! Very drinkable, and with all the necessary flavors... a sipper for every evening 👍🏻.
Review by Arya_NBV
Body like "Spanish" rum. Sharpness and exciting character like Guyana. Good mix, but I'd rather stick to one or the other.
Review by Martin Augustin
An excellent Diamond from Guyana for the price. It spreads roasted aromas, chocolate, and coffee. The taste carries through, complemented by some vanilla. It could have been a bit less diluted. Great affordable rum.
Review by Andi
I really enjoy sipping this rum with a light cigar. Update: Photo + Nose: very molasses-heavy + tobacco
Review by Richard Krupa
dark chocolate, raisins and caramel
Review by Jakob
Great sipping rum in the entry-level segment. Excellent value for money.
Review by Rumantisch
In der Nase war er zurückhaltender bißchen fass und leichter Kaffee Geruch...je länger man wartet kommt noch ne schöne Röstigkeit mit. Im Mund dreht er dann auf intensives dunkles Holz mit ordentlich Mokka. Als ob man Kaffee im fass gelagert hätte. Sehr intensiv und voll mündig. Auch hier gesellen sich röstaromen dazu. Im abgang bleibt Mokka und Röstigkeit. Perfekter Kaffee Ersatz am Abend hihi
Review by Master P
Nice Demerara notes at the start, burnt caramel, plus dried dates and raisins. The mouth is as dark and roasted as the nose, with coffee, caramel, and dried fruits. A very commendable bottling that, thanks to its excellent price-performance ratio, is suitable both for beginners and as a premium mixer.
Review by Anonymous
Magic, barbecue spices
Review by Jarek
Small Herzogenaurach tasting in Flo's cellar: Wow, what is this?! Basically, nice dark notes of chocolate and molasses, plus dried fruits, dark caramel, wood, and spices. Could like it... But there's that strange oily consistency that leaves something like a fat film on the lips and tongue.
Review by Beaureve
Nose: spicy, toasty (coffee?) with a bitter note (I guess burnt sugar). Also a bit of fruit. Taste: first a mix of chocolate and burnt sugar. Again spicy and toasty. Then a light coffee/mokka note and some fruity note I can't really place. Finish: medium to long. The empty glass smells spicy and fruity. I perceive a distinct raisin note. Then a clear tobacco note. Very good price-performance ratio. After getting used to this profile a bit, I like it more and more. At first I didn't like the burnt sugar at all, now I really like this spicy, toasty, bitter combination.
Review by F.L.O.
This Bellamys actually surprised me positively. I had long been looking for an alternative Guyana for rum beginners, apart from the ElDorado12 or 15 series, found it here and deemed it good enough. Creamy, a bit woody, a bit spicy, slight edge from the 50%, but super integrated alcohol. In the end, even a bit of licorice comes through, and a nice medium-long finish. Solid 8 points.
Review by Christian Rudt
Relaxed Guyana representative. Good and easy to drink. Can't go wrong with it. Lacks a bit of complexity but simply tasty.
Review by Schnapsschuesse
Trade fair tasting, so brief: Guyana is quite new to me, so this is immediately a very exciting hit. Very round mix of fruit and spice, lots of molasses and roasted spices. More fruity on the nose, darker and complex on the palate. Nice how the nuances change with every sip and new layers come through. This will definitely be ordered in large quantities and examined more closely. Addendum 1: With time for it, it only gets better. Salty, caramel, incredibly smooth and in mouthfeel for its price range so far unbeaten for me.
Review by Alexander Rasch
Beautiful dark Guyana notes with dried fruit, roasted aromas and mocha. Lots of barrel influence. The alcohol is noticeable on the palate but not disturbing. If you like this profile, you get a nice sipper for relatively little money. The bottle is super high quality. I like it.
Review by Michal Jurka
Great Guyana, full of dark and bitter notes that I like. 50% is right where the rum is easy sipping and it still keeps its rich and robust aromas and flavous. And the price is the proverbial cherry on top.
Review by Ginger & Fred
Extremely tasty, heavy on the tongue. Fills the entire mouth. Settles like a pleasant film on the throat. Lingers incredibly long. Great product, great aroma. WOW
Review by R Wehner
Wow! Fantastic Guyana rum already on the nose, with plenty of power, intense aromas, chocolate, coffee, tobacco, a bit of sweetness, long finish, great!
Review by Kamil Křenek
I expected more from it, but still it’s very good.
Review by Filip Heimerle
Pleasantly technical Guana at the end, pity about the burnt caramel.
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Expert review by Zucker und Zeste
Very good young Demarara with coloring. The PLV is extremely good. Seems more powerful on the nose than he then brings out on the tongue.
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What does Perola Diamond Bellamy's Reserve MDR 2012 cost?
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Details about Perola Diamond Bellamy's Reserve MDR 2012
A Pot Still Rum from Guyana, bottled by Perola, at 50%.
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