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Asta Morris Diamond Rasta Morris 2004
Sipped neat at cask strength, this Diamond leans dark and roasty — burnt caramel, licorice and roasted wood, with prunes sitting quietly underneath. The nose charms with florals and dried fruit, then the palate turns bitter and woody, and several tasters found that switch a letdown. A splash of water tames the alcohol burn. Honest verdict: pleasant, but nothing that sticks in memory.
The community says- Floral dried-fruit nose
- Deep roasted wood
- But: Turns bitter
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How does Asta Morris Diamond Rasta Morris 2004 taste?
Aggregated from 15 community reviews.
Dark, roasty Diamond that fades on the palate Members agree the nose promises more than the palate delivers — a nice pour let down by bitterness and a short, hollow finish. Decent, not memorable.
Diamond/Demerara fans who like it woody and dark
anyone put off by bitter, roasty rums
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How is Asta Morris Diamond Rasta Morris 2004 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.9 sits in the “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?
67% rate it between 6 and 8. 8 selected write-ups from 15 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Morgan Garet
Un diamond comme je les aiment très boisé, avec beaucoup de fruits rouges, d'agrumes amers, des épices et un caramel tantôt gourmand tantôt très poussé. Des notes de bonbons à la violette apporte une petite fraîcheur très agréable. L'alcool est peut-être un peu trop présent à mon gout.
Review by lukasdrinkinghabits
MDXC sagt der Broker, was immer das heißen soll (Main Diamond ? Colored vielleicht). Einigermaßen sicher ist, dass es ist gefärbter Versailles ist. Das heißt dunkle Kräutersuppe, Lakritz und reichlich Röstaromen (verbranntes Karamell) und Dörrpflaumen. Schöne Nase ohne Überraschungen, smoother als z.b. der RA MDXC (allerdings ist meine Flasche schon tüchtig oxidiert) Im Mund: Keine Überraschungen. Er schmeckt wie er riecht. Sehr röstig, die in der Nase präsentieren Trockenfrüchte treten etwas zurück. Der Rum ist ziemlich bitter, was m.E. aber eher von der Färbung als dem Holz kommt. Alkoholintegration ist in Ordnung. Der Abgang ist kurz und unspektakulär, aber der bittere Geschmack von verbranntem Karamell bleibt noch lange auf der Zunge. 2004 ist sicher nicht das beste Versailles Vintage, aber würde er offiziell REV heißen, wären die Bewertungen sicher durchschnittlich 5 Punkte höher.
Review by DomM
Nose starts off very nice and complex but develops into a very woody / burnt experience quickly after some time in the glas. Also woody and dark notes dominat on the palate. Finish is a little short ending on a rather hollow woody note. All in all not really bad imho, but a little unassuming with no real highlights.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
25.09.2019 Had a nice meet up with friends at this nice hotel near the airport. Notes Dark in colour. Nose Wood, light roasted, anise, floral, faint coffee, plum, faint smoke. Palate Warm, wood, light roasted, light coffee, dried fruit, plum, medium dry, light earthy. Finish Medium to long, wood, light roasted, light coffee, plum, faint chocolate.
Review by mto75
leider konnte ich nicht ausfindig machen, aus welcher Destille der RM stammt. Vielleicht ein junger Enmore? Die Farbe ist ziemlich dunkel für den eher jungen Jahrgang, vermutlich ist Zuckercouleur im Spiel? An der Nase recht blumig, gelbe Früchte, gebrannter Zucker, Vanille und Fass. Am Gaumen habe ich ebenfalls gebrannten Zucker, daneben Kakao, Holzfass und Tannine. Alles in allem nicht schlecht, aber auch kein Rum der in Erinnerung bleibt.
Review by MarcT
Sitting in the cabin, watching the storm outside playing with the trees... Thought this one of the samples I brought was fitting. It is very closed to the nose, later after some water I get Licorice, Wood and burnt Caramel. This translates to the tongue and to the aftertaste. I am a bit disappointed, but it was good nonetheless. The ambience was fitting - a bit harsh alcohol burn, lots of roasted wood and outside the hard weather reigns.
Review by Thunderbird
Ist der Rum an der Nase noch angenehm mild, blumig und leicht nach Trockenobst erinnernd, verliert er am Gaumen deutlich… eine ganz kurze Süße und danach überwiegen bittrige röstige Aromen! Zudem ist der Alkohol nicht sehr gut integriert! Der Abgang bleibt fast identisch! Schade!
Review by Barnagricole
Nez très agréable après aération. À la bouche une acidité et amertume désagréable qui s'intensifie avec l'aération, note de cacao et café torréfié. Final assez longue sur le cacao et le cuir. Pas mauvais mais le nez était prometteur et la bouche déçoit.
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Avg. community purchase price 107 €
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Details about Asta Morris Diamond Rasta Morris 2004
A Column Still Rum from Guyana, bottled by Asta Morris, at 60,5%.
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Community purchases
9 bottles logged by 9 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
44% opened, 3 emptied and repurchased.
9 purchased · 15 tasted · 1 wishlist · as of
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