Velier Diamond Old Demerara Rum 1988
For seasoned enthusiasts only: an 18‑year full‑proof Velier Demerara that’s insanely complex yet perfectly balanced. Expect red berries, mango, coconut, glue, polished wood and dark chocolate. A legendary, life‑list sipper.
- Monstrous complexity
- Red‑berry profile
- Endless finish
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How does Velier Diamond Old Demerara Rum 1988 taste?
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World‑class fruity Demerara powerhouse For seasoned enthusiasts only: an 18‑year full‑proof Velier Demerara that’s insanely complex yet perfectly balanced. Expect red berries, mango, coconut, glue, polished wood and dark chocolate. A legendary, life‑list sipper.
Seasoned Demerara fans who love intense, oily full‑proof rums with explosive red‑berry, coconut and dark‑chocolate notes and want to explore one of Velier’s most praised Diamonds.
Beginners, anyone sensitive to high ABV, or value‑focused buyers who prefer easygoing, affordable, widely available bottles.
How is Velier Diamond Old Demerara Rum 1988 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 9.7 lands squarely in the "Excellent" band. 100% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by Johannes
The perfect rum for me! Incredibly intense, complex, yet balanced and round. Lots of strawberry, some glue, wood. Differs very clearly from the other Diamonds.
Review by Jakob
Stands out in the blind tasting of all Velier Diamonds with its comparatively very fruity-sweet nose. On the palate, bitter notes are added and the typical profile of Velier Diamonds becomes recognizable, however, the fruit notes remain very present, reminding me of overripe red berries (strawberries). Excellent drop and meanwhile a privilege to be able to taste it - great cinema.
Review by Gregers Nielsen
Insanely balanced, complex and well integrated. Powerful yet elegant and completely different to all the other Diamonds from Velier!
Review by Oliver
Totally awesome strawberry yogurt flavor! 🤯
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Luckily this was the last rum of the evening or all the other samples would have failed horribly in comparison. A great rum and again one that was hidden in the back of a top shelf at a tiki bar., where they had a rum aficionado. The nose is complex and well balanced with fruits, smoked Wood, vanilla and chocolate. The chocolate and vanilla really come out if you leave the empty glass for a while. The palate takes off where the nose finishes. Complex and well balanced with fruit, smoky wood, vanilla and a hint of coffee/mocha. The finish is incredibly long with wood, cherries, chocolate and vanilla. I know this is a rare bottle, but my oh my, what a great rum.
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Expert review by Rob Bauer
"Nose Rex tremendae majestatis! The first sniff literally explodes and manifests what's making these Velier Demeraras so special. It's the unbelievable fatness, richness and the exotic jungle associations, hence the pure uniqueness. Meaning the most addictive Patexx glues, pure coconut mark, Jasmine flowers from India and Ylang Ylang from China. A crazy load of strawberries and raspberries alright (what?!). Slightly reminiscent of the 1991 Caroni (Samba) at this point. First Velier Demerara delivering red fruits! Very very unusual. Fried manioc roots in coconut butter and some undefined jungle herbs. Fine cedar wood. On top: very pronounced notes of wood polish and new leather. Now it even feels a bit like Pibous 1996. After a while the sweetness develops into candyfloss and the leatherness into the smell of a freshly opened Montecristo Cigar Box. Rafinesse, elegance and a monstrous complexity, all in one distillate, ergo a to-die-for-bouquet. Palate Yes, almighty! Welcome to the jungle! Sweet fermented mangoes and plantains. Manioc roots in abundance. Bounty bar and all kinds of glues. Super sweet initial start and absolutely balanced. The distillate is fat and super heavy. Overripe Raspberries and Straweberries indicate a slight sourness. But paired with the gentle bitterness of dark chocolate it just adds to the complexity. These fruity and berried components are simply stunning. The alcohol is wonderfully integrated, almost non-existent. Have we mentioned an oily texture? Pure oil. Every little sip holds another surprise. In terms of column still rum it actually can't get any better. Finish 1300 pages long, like The Brothers Karamazov by Dostoyevsky, but way more lingering on the bright side of life. All on lovely raspberry and coconut mark, glues and rubber."
Community purchases
12 bottles logged by 52,000+ RumX members. The ratio of closed / opened / emptied, indicates whether this rum is meant to be drunk or is a collector's item.
Also on the wishlist of 55 members.
About the Diamond distillery
The Diamond distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Diamond have been reviewed 5,053 times with an average of 8.3/10.
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