DDL S.B.S Guyana (Bourbon Cask) 2016
Most tasters land in the low 8s on this Demerara, and the recurring word is chocolate — dark chocolate, pralines, caramel and roasted nuts, with vanilla and spice on the long, warm finish. It reads a touch sweet despite no added sugar. The one real sticking point: at 65.7% the heat is big, and a few wished for a hair less punch.
The community says- Dark chocolate depth
- Long warm finish
- But: Very high ABV
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How does DDL S.B.S Guyana (Bourbon Cask) 2016 taste?
Aggregated from 33 community reviews.
Chocolatey, roasted Demerara at big cask strength Loved for its dense chocolate, caramel and roasted-wood character, this Guyana runs hot at cask strength — several tasters wanted it a notch gentler, but almost all say it's worth trying.
Fans of dark, chocolatey Demerara at full strength
Anyone put off by high ABV heat
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How is DDL S.B.S Guyana (Bourbon Cask) 2016 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.0 sits in the “Very good” band. 93% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
52% rate it between 6 and 8. 5 selected write-ups from 33 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Lukáš Dvořák
Classic nice Guyana from Joshua!
Review by Jiří Chmelíček
Velká dobrota, čokoládová, dřevitá až oříšková mňamka. Trochu sladší, chuť velmi výrazná, hřejivý konec.
Review by Filip Kalinovský
Ohh proste chutovka 👍🏼🙏🏼pokud se sezene jeste nejaka dalsi flaska tak urcite beru do zasoby. ——————————————————- Prechutnano a musim podotknout ze to je proste super rum, zacatek pekne nasladla vune s orisky cokoladou karamelem , chut drevo, koreni, silne procenta alkoholu a paradne to zahreje, v ustech vam uplne vybuchne. Konec dlouhy hrejivy cokoladovo vanilkovy.
Review by Matej
Thanks to my friend I had opportunity try this exclusive bottling for Rum CZ/SK group. I have to say right from the start that the rum smells wonderful, but it needs to chill for a while (otherwise you will get hit with strong, strong aroma). I noticed very nice sweet scents of vanilla, chocolate and caramel which is complemented by the aroma of spices and wood. Taste is very strong and heavy, from the start I noticed sweet flavors (chocolate, molasses), then comes wood and some spices. I really do like finish where I noticed vanilla flavor and nice warm feeling. Overall very good, but very strong rum, at least for me I would rather have this rum with lower ABV (just a little bit). It is worth to try? Absolutely YES!
Review by Filip Heimerle
Je to vyrazne silne diky abv. 65.7 samo ma slusnou silu. Vůně karamel koreni v chuti pak velmi podobne prekvapive docela integrovany alkohol...ale za me zbytecne silne.. Po rozkapu docela prijemne pitelne...
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Avg. community purchase price 77 €
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Details about DDL S.B.S Guyana (Bourbon Cask) 2016
A Pot & Column Still Rum from Guyana, bottled by 1423 World Class Spirits, at 65,7%.
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Community purchases
15 bottles logged by 13 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
26% opened, 1 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for DDL S.B.S Guyana (Bourbon Cask) 2016?
Community paid 77–77 €.
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