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Keeling & Son Diamond Old Demerara Rum (Lic. N°3)
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Members who've tasted this vintage Diamond bottling mostly agree it's a lovely old-school Demerara — dark and dried-fruity, with wood, caramel, coffee and a licorice-anise edge. A couple wish it had more depth or a few more percent, but the recurring note is how much body and complexity it carries at just 45%. One taster called it "wie eine Essenz" — an old rum drinking beautifully.
The community says- Classic Demerara depth
- Great at 45%
- But: Wants more depth
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How does Keeling & Son Diamond Old Demerara Rum (Lic. N°3) taste?
Summarized by AI from 16 community reviews.
Old-school Demerara, dark and dried-fruity A well-loved classic Demerara; the alcohol sits well and the aromas linger. The only grumble is a slight want of depth, though most rate it highly.
lovers of old, dry Demerara rum
anyone after sweet, easy sippers
Style & occasion: Mature & oakySipping neat
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Review by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
When you are already an old man and are allowed to taste a rum that is even older ... Just opening the tarnished screw cap (!) was an adventure (and a feat of strength). A lovely grape scent hits you after opening, and this impression continues on the palate, albeit not quite as strong due to the ABV of only 45%, which was common at the time. But the alcohol is very well integrated and allows the rum to develop its full fruity aroma even after more than 60 years. This rum is like an essence. A dream from another world.
Review by Leo Krüper
I am grateful for this sample of a 70s rum. Licorice and some cocoa on the nose, typical of the old Demeraras. In the mouth it has a nice balance and a lot of depth despite only 45%. I don't have anything to compare it to, but we are at a high level here. The flavors linger longer in the mouth. There is also no unpleasant wateriness as with other rums at a drinking strength of 45%. Great old Demerara
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
31.01.2020 Relaxing at a small tasting at a local dining place that is no more. Notes. Very dark in colour. Nose: Light yet complex, wood, caramel, dried fruit, orange, faint coffee. Palate: Complex, wood, roasted/light smoke, anise, dried fruit, light leather. Finish: Medium long, round, orange, wood, roasted, licorice.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Many thanks to zucker & zeste for the opportunity! A very exciting vintage rum with a surprising amount of body and complexity despite only 45%. I like it very much! Of course it could do with a few % more, but at the time it was bottled, 45% was already outside the norm... Really a nice drop!
Review by Johannes
Beautiful, old Demerara style with lots of molasses, wood, coffee and caramel. Unfortunately, it lacks a little depth and complexity.
Review by Jakob
Beautiful Demerara rum with a classic profile, but lacking the final kick.
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5 bottles logged by 5 collectors.
Both drunk and collected.
20% opened, 1 emptied.
What did the community pay for Keeling & Son Diamond Old Demerara Rum (Lic. N°3)?
Avg. community purchase price 121 €.
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Details about Keeling & Son Diamond Old Demerara Rum (Lic. N°3)
A rum from Guyana, bottled by Keeling & Son, at 45%.
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