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46F4060B-E66F-4C89-8ADA-704EDE63AAC8Guyana Diamond Velier

Velier Diamond SSN 1996

World-class tropical-aged Diamond: intense yet refined Demerara sweetness, coconut and vanilla, with a powerful but rewarding palate that many rate among the standout Velier-era bottlings.

Pure Diamond profile
Deep vanilla coconut
Tropical-aged intensity
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Details about Velier Diamond SSN 1996

Country Guyana
Distillery Diamond
Bottler Velier
RumX ID RX1444
ABV 63,4%
Vintage 1996
Made from Molasses
Age 16 years
No. of bottles 828
Bottle volume 70cl
Velier • Diamond 1996   16yr   63,4% SSN

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    How does Velier Diamond SSN 1996 taste?

    World-class, intense Velier Demerara
    Who is this rum for?

    If you already enjoy cask-strength Demeraras or Velier Diamonds, this takes that profile up a notch in intensity and concentration while staying sweet-leaning and polished with a bit of water.

    Not really suitable for

    Beginners, anyone sensitive to high ABV, or drinkers looking for light, easygoing or very funky Jamaican-style rums.

    Aroma

    Vanilla Caramel Coconut Apricot

    Taste

    Vanilla Caramel Milk chocolate Tobacco

    How is Velier Diamond SSN 1996 rated?

    9.0/10 27 reviews
    Top 10% Guyana Top 5% Diamond
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    basically, rums are more intense and complex on the nose than the palate. Not those demeraras I tasted today. The taste on the palate exceeded the expectations set on the nose. Another great rum, Velier did a great job with these bottlings.

    If you don’t look at the label, you will think this is another 1999 svw, good stuff, but not fantastic

    Not quite in the top group of Diamonds, but still extremely high quality level. Beautiful Diamond notes, but without that certain something.

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    The Diamond distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Diamond have been reviewed 5,017 times with an average of 8.3/10.

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    Avg Rating: 8.3/10
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