Nobilis Diamond No. 21B EHP 2012
Loved by Gregor & 8 moreFor experienced palates chasing cask‑strength Demerara, this 9‑year Diamond EHP is dry, spicy and punchy. Expect citrus, yellow fruits, caramel, coffee and tobacco, but also clear youthful edges and alcohol bite. With 30 RumX reviews and a solid 78/100, it’s a characterful yet somewhat raw single cask for those who like their rum untamed rather than polished.
- Aromatic intensity
- Dry Demerara profile
- Complex spice notes
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How does Nobilis Diamond No. 21B EHP 2012 taste?
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Intense, tasty but clearly young For experienced palates chasing cask‑strength Demerara, this 9‑year Diamond EHP is dry, spicy and punchy. Expect citrus, yellow fruits, caramel, coffee and tobacco, but also clear youthful edges and alcohol bite. With 30 RumX reviews and a solid 78/100, it’s a characterful yet somewhat raw single cask for those who like their rum untamed rather than polished.
Enthusiasts of dry, cask‑strength Demeraras who enjoy bold spice, citrus and tobacco notes and don’t mind some youthful heat in exchange for intensity.
Those sensitive to high ABV, newcomers expecting smooth sweetness, or drinkers who dislike young, slightly rough spirits.
How is Nobilis Diamond No. 21B EHP 2012 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 7.8 lands squarely in the "Good" band. 86% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by Gregor
Great diamond. Fully aromatic. Super intense without the alcohol comes across too sharp
Review by Frank
The three Nobilis 21A, B and C in the test... now B: Nose: unexpectedly fresh, dry and very fruity. Pear and kiwi at the forefront, plus Paulus and yellow lemon. Sweetness of sugar syrup and right next to it solvent. Behind that, clearly cigar or pipe tobacco. Not too bad, but seems very young. 8.1 Palate: spicy and creamy, with a predominance of malted cereals and that yeasty, doughy note again, reminiscent of brioche. A little sharp and unripe. I also find a clear tobacco note on the palate. Liquorice and nutty at the back. 7,7 The feeling that these Guyanas should have been left in the barrel for a few more years is setting in.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#5055 18.01.2025 Enjoying a few samples at home. Nose Medium intense, light wood, faint roasted, spice, fruits, light citrus, light plum, light anise. Palate Round, light dry, light wood, citrus, spice, light caramel, light anise, light prunes, faint coffee. Finish Medium to long, light wood, fruits, light citrus, faint cherry, light anise, light coffee. The empty glass has chocolate, licorice, light caramel and dried fruits. Needs to rest for a while to really open up properly.
Review by TheRhumhoe
A very confusing rum which does not make in detail. The nose is however relatively soft and light with notes of dried fruits, spices, caramel, vanilla, nuts, coffee and chocolate. On the palate, we enter another dimension: if we manage to feel the yellow and tropical fruits, we feel mostly a discomfort because of the alcohol which is not very well integrated. It is pungent, very aggressive and difficult to bind in mouth. There's also some bitterness with the spice and leather, but it doesn't help to soften the overall profile. The finish is quite average in length, quite strong and warm, turned to spices, coffee and dried fruits. A rum difficult to tame, which could have spent a few more years in aging to be more digestible.
Review by Jakob
Brings the most exciting profile per se, even if it is the least able to pick me up in direct comparison with the young Albions and PMs ad hoc. Relatively balanced melange of fresh and dried fruit notes, peppery spice, vanilla sweetness and light licorice and mineral notes. In terms of complexity, this rum registers plus points in my eyes compared to the other young Demeraras; nevertheless, should it have been bottled after only 9 years? In my opinion, this was clearly too early, especially with the EHP Marque brings the long maturation time again completely different flavor spectra to the fore.
Review by Alex Kunath
Also quite immature. Good beginnings on the nose, which can not keep up on the palate.
Review by Righrum
Best of the three, but still not impressive and really light in any term except than for alcohol which stands out.
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29 bottles logged by 52,000+ RumX members. The ratio of closed / opened / emptied, indicates whether this rum is meant to be drunk or is a collector's item.
About the Diamond distillery
The Diamond distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Diamond have been reviewed 5,068 times with an average of 8.3/10.
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