DDL Big Mama Full Proof Private Stock
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Smells more chemical than fruity — leather, eucalyptus and a whiff of solvent — but the taste is where it wins people over. Tropical fruit up front, then tar, peat and something medicinal creep in over a dry, woody finish. Several members swear it drinks like a good continental Caroni, and at 58.8% the alcohol sits well integrated rather than hot. A technical Demerara for people who like the dirty end of rum.
The community says- Tar-meets-fruit taste
- Well integrated 58.8%
- But: Chemical nose
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How does DDL Big Mama Full Proof Private Stock taste?
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Dry, medicinal Demerara with a tar-and-fruit edge Widely liked here, especially by Caroni fans — dry, technical and medicinal, with the fruit-meets-tar contrast doing the heavy lifting. One member wouldn't finish a whole bottle in a sitting.
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Style & occasion: Mature & oakySipping neat
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Positive from 8.0 · Mixed 6.0–7.9 · Critical below 6.0
Review by Roman Lelek
Most helpful positive review
I am not big fan of Guayana rum, but I have to admit that this one is really good- I like the mixture of fruity and medicinal or chemical tones. The nose is quite light - almonds, wood, ground or peat…i don’t feel fruits at all. The color is also quite light yellow.. The taste is developing from fresh fruity notes to woody and medical.
Review by Ondra RumRunner
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"Demerara Distillers Ltd - Big Mama - Full Proof" je výrazný rum s vysokým obsahem alkoholu, který slibuje intenzivní zážitek z ochutnávky. Vůně je bohatá na tóny kůže, vanilky a tropického ovoce, doplněná dřevitostí a kořením s jemným náznakem rašeliny. Chuť je komplexní a výrazná, s příměsí tropického ovoce, koření a dřevitých podtónů. Delikátní medicinální tóny a dehtová hloubka přidávají rumu na originalitě, což ho činí vhodným zejména pro zkušené degustátory. --- English: The "Demerara Distillers Ltd - Big Mama - Full Proof" is a robust high-proof rum that offers an intense tasting experience. The nose is rich with leather, vanilla, and tropical fruit notes, accompanied by woody and spicy nuances, with a subtle hint of peat. The flavor is complex and bold, featuring tropical fruit, spices, and woody undertones. Delicate medicinal notes and a tar-like depth enhance its originality, making it particularly appealing for seasoned connoisseurs. --- Deutsch: Der "Demerara Distillers Ltd - Big Mama - Full Proof" ist ein kraftvoller Rum mit hohem Alkoholgehalt, der ein intensives Geschmackserlebnis bietet. Das Aroma ist reich an Noten von Leder, Vanille und tropischen Früchten, ergänzt durch holzige und würzige Nuancen sowie einem Hauch von Torf. Der Geschmack ist komplex und intensiv, mit Anklängen von tropischen Früchten, Gewürzen und holzigen Untertönen. Zarte medizinische Noten und eine teerartige Tiefe verleihen dem Rum Originalität und machen ihn besonders für erfahrene Kenner interessant.
Review by martin slezák
Rum calendar of Pavol Spaček 35 rx13468 Color dark golden to copper Nose wood, spice, tropical fruit, chemicals, leather Taste tropical fruit, peat, tar, glue, dried apricots Finish medium long leather, peat, fruit, roasted flavor
Review by Nika
Big mama? No, this is Big daddy! :D From the scent I was sceptical… but the taste is just there. Exactly what I like - masculine - he is technical, he has the personality. He just my type.
Review by Michal S
Nice Guyana with tropical fruit and synthetic/medicinal notes. I probably wouldn't finish the whole bottle, but it's an easy drink.
Review by Vinsdorf
Same feeling like LeGust Demerara 2002. Guyana on the label but inside is Caroni. Definitely. It tastes like very good continent Caroni with short sherry finish. Well it reminds me Rum Nation Caroni 1998. Pretty good.
Review by Tomas Hajlich
Originally, on the nose it seemed like mint, a slight hint, so I would guess TDL. The scent shifts slightly to technical. I can't describe it more, but a very nice scent which is what you want in rum. Alcohol well integrated, dry, less fruity technical rum :) yeah, this one is good!
Review by Pavel Ungr, RumRock
V plné sudové síle. Hodnotím 8,5 z 10, výborný rum, který se řadí vysoko i v konkurenci mých více než 1 300 hodnocení.
Review by Richard Krupa
Ovoce a medicinske chemikalie
Review by Filip Heimerle
Klasicka vune guyana technicke chut prekvapeni a ovocny s paleni
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3 bottles logged by 3 collectors.
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Details about DDL Big Mama Full Proof Private Stock
A rum from Guyana, distilled by Demerara Distillers Ltd, at 58.8%.
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