CoR Diamond Guyana Ed. 5 2003
For curious explorers who enjoy continental Port Mourant styles, this 18‑year Diamond cask-strength rum brings citrus, dried fruits, marzipan, peanuts and toasted oak. Mostly sipped neat, RumX members praise its balance and drinkability.
- Dry, unsweetened profile
- Fruity–nutty complexity
- Well-balanced oak
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Balanced, dry Guyana continental classic For curious explorers who enjoy continental Port Mourant styles, this 18‑year Diamond cask-strength rum brings citrus, dried fruits, marzipan, peanuts and toasted oak. Mostly sipped neat, RumX members praise its balance and drinkability.
Fans of dry, continental-aged Guyana/Port Mourant rums who enjoy citrus, marzipan, nuts and clean oak at a reasonably intense but still approachable cask strength.
Those looking for sweet, easy 40% sippers or very explosive, high-ester profiles; also anyone sensitive to alcohol heat or drier, slightly bitter citrus-peel notes.
How is CoR Diamond Guyana Ed. 5 2003 rated?
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Review by cigares
CoR tasting, Rum Club Switzerland. A woody but fresh nose. Dried fruit and prune, oak, nice acidity and like herbal candy. A touch of caramel toffee and fresh tropical fruit. Smokiness on the palate, which we didn't sense much on the nose. Oak and freshness, fresh fruit but above all dried fruit and, as on the nose, a slightly nauseating toffee. The finish is short, although the acidity and oakiness linger for a long time. A rum with good drinkability and an interesting, rather complex profile.
Review by paulgi86
Another sample tasting…. Tasted this right off the back of the El Dorado 12 Year Old and wow I MUCH prefer the El Dorado 12 This reminds me of a 16YO Arran Whisky Single Cask that was matured in what I suspected was a Manzanilla Cask - sharp, alcohol bite-y with a sharp citrus and literally nothing else Quite harsh as well - can’t tell if the cask has killed the liquid and/or the quality isn’t there. No flavour, no aroma, no complexity 2.5/10
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Not too bad but I would have loved more bang for your buck. Fruit and spices on a base of light roasted wood. I like the marzipan at the end of the palate.
Review by DomM
Solid Versailles profile.
Review by Jakob
Successful selection - typical profile for continental aged rums from the Single Wooden Pot Still of Port Mourant. At the beginning peanut, toast, plus fresh with citrus notes and yellow fruits. The palate adds an elegant sweetness that aromatically reminds me of dried fruit, syrup and a hint of marzipan. In addition, the PM-typical wood influences with anise - all in all, a coherent bottling, which nicely shows the potential of long aging time for the continental aged PMs.
Review by Ondra RumRunner
Diamond The Colours of Rum Guyana Edition je tradiční rum z Guyany, který zaujme svou kořeněnou povahou a tropickými akcenty. Jeho profil odráží typické znaky dřeva a koření. Vůně je bohatá na karamel, tropické ovoce, vanilku a jemné tóny pomerančové kůry. Chuť nabízí sušené ovoce, dubové tóny a koření s výrazem zeleného pepře a skořice, které dodávají rumu charakteristickou pikantnost. --- English Diamond The Colours of Rum Guyana Edition is a traditional Guyanese rum, captivating with its spicy character and tropical accents. Its profile reflects typical wood and spice elements. The nose is rich with caramel, tropical fruits, vanilla, and subtle hints of orange peel. The palate delivers dried fruit, oak notes, and spices with an expression of green pepper and cinnamon, giving the rum its characteristic spiciness. --- Deutsch Diamond The Colours of Rum Guyana Edition ist ein traditioneller Guyana-Rum, der mit seinem würzigen Charakter und tropischen Akzenten begeistert. Sein Profil spiegelt typische Holz- und Gewürzelemente wider. Die Nase ist reich an Karamell, tropischen Früchten, Vanille und subtilen Noten von Orangenschale. Der Gaumen bietet getrocknete Früchte, Eichennoten und Gewürze mit einem Ausdruck von grünem Pfeffer und Zimt, die dem Rum seine charakteristische Würze verleihen.
Review by Oliver
Great, continental aged Port Mourant. Peanut and toasty associations come to mind most. Fun to drink!
Review by thehumblefox
NOSE: Ripe banana, mayonnaise, coconut, Elmer’s glue, overripe fruit in vanilla yogurt. PALATE: Creamy. Vanilla caramels (Cow Tales candies), shoe polish, ointment. FINISH: Cookie dough, vanilla, baking spices. Mashed bananas. Toasted coconut. OVERALL: Much more straightforward on the palate than I was expecting. It’s tasty, for sure. Pleasant. Drinks a tad hot, perhaps. But overall enjoyable, if uninteresting. SCORE: 74/100
Review by Piotr Ignasiak
Surprisingly well pronounced fruitiness on palate!
Review by Mateusz
Fabulous rum! Good balance between distilled and aging in wood.
Review by Jarek
Messebewertung The Village 2025, Nürnberg: Tja, eine Messebewertung ist immer mit etwas vorsichtig zu genießen. Die Abfüllung hat mich nicht wirklich überzeugt. Frucht (Orangenschale), nüssig, etwas Süße am Gaumen. Aber alles recht dünn und verhalten, mit zu wenig Power. Vielleicht hätte der Tropfen etwas mehr Zeit im Glas benötigt.
Review by Roman Lelek
Obecně nejsem fanoušek Guayan, u tohoto vzorku mě jako první zaujala velmi světlá barva - i když je to rum starý 18 let barva je velmi světle žlutá. Ve vůni jsou cítit citrony, vanilka a později i kůže nebo lepidlo… V chuti se objevilo něco jako dřevo, arašídy a opět citrusy až po sirup..nakonec jsem rád za ochutnání, není to můj top rum, ale časem bych se k němu nebo podobným mohl vrátit.
Review by Palo - V Poháriku
This one definitely needs some time in the glass to show its full potential - especially aroma-wise. I liked the fruity aromas of orchard fruits going smoothely through some "darker" caramel, sweets and spices notes later. The mouthfeel is quite oily with dominant bitter citrus peel and a bit of spices. A one that's worth trying!
Review by Johannes
Wow, so far I haven't quite warmed up to the 2003s. This is the first one that is nicely balanced and round. Well chosen!
Review by Lukas Jäger
Ein Diamant, der mich positiv überrascht. Sehr fruchtige Nase, mit viel Zitrusfrüchten, vor allem Noten von Orange und Zitrone. Am Gaumen dann etwas typischer für Guyana, mit würzigen Noten, ordentlich Holz und etwas mineralischem Bleistift. Insgesamt aber nicht mein Lieblingsmark…
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About the Diamond distillery
The Diamond distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Diamond have been reviewed 5,053 times with an average of 8.3/10.
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