DDL S.B.S Guyana 2003
Loved by Harald, m8375e & 12 more
For experienced palates, this cask-strength 17‑year Guyanese pot still rum leans dry, herbal and woody. Expect licorice, anise, herbal candy, tea, spices and light dried fruit. RumX members praise its body and warmth, especially neat or with a few drops of water.
Aggregated from 40 community reviews.
- Complex herbs and spice
- Rich mouthfeel
- Long warm finish
+10
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Stern Magazine Details about DDL S.B.S Guyana 2003
A Pot Still Rum from Guyana, bottled by 1423 World Class Spirits, at 59,7%.
How does DDL S.B.S Guyana 2003 taste?
Aggregated from 40 community reviews.
Dry, herbal, woody Guyanese heavyweight For experienced palates, this cask-strength 17‑year Guyanese pot still rum leans dry, herbal and woody. Expect licorice, anise, herbal candy, tea, spices and light dried fruit. RumX members praise its body and warmth, especially neat or with a few drops of water.
Fans of dry, spicy Guyanese rums who enjoy herbal, anise and licorice notes at near‑60% ABV and appreciate robust oak and a long, warm finish.
Those sensitive to alcohol heat or bitterness, and drinkers who prefer sweet, fruity, easygoing profiles over dry, woody, herbal intensity.
How is DDL S.B.S Guyana 2003 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict , 8.0 lands squarely in the "Very good" band. 95% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by Harald
Farbe: Stroh Geruch: Süß und fruchtig nach dunklen Beeren Geschmack: Mild und cremig im Mund. Im Geschmack vollmundig und komplex nach Karamell, Gewürzen und Eiche. Abgang: Mittellang Würzig und holzig nach Kümmel und Anis mit Lakritze. 86 Punkte
Review by m8375e
for me more like Versailles but probably PM. A bit harsh/austere for the age, still very good.
Review by Hrothgar
Kräuterbonbon ist das Thema. Gelungen arrangiert und sehr angenehm zu trinken.
Review by Serge
Alles da, lecker und eher trocken mit Kräutern, Tee und Anis. Aber nicht herausragend. Für mich sehr angenehm und unkompliziert zu trinken.
Review by lukasdrinkinghabits
Die Nase ist überraschend zurückhaltend. Nicht so raumfüllend, wie es Versailles Stills auch können. Im Mund schlägt er dafür ein und behält dabei die Rundheit der Nase. Der Abgang ist lang, warm, harmonisch ohne deutliche Bitterkeit. Für mich betont salzig, würzig mit leichter Trockenfrucht. Ich mag besonders das körperreiche Mundgefühl.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Had a wonderful evening with some new faces for a super S.B.S tasting. Nice and lightly fruity rum with a nice spicy/warm kick to it. Lightly woody with a perfect ble d of spices.
Review by Jakob
Not bad, but clearly the weakest bottling from the four S.B.S Guyana releases. Good high-quality rum, but too interchangeable.
Review by Alexander Rasch
Ein leckerer Rum der sehr ausgewogen ist. Schön Astringent. Ein schöner Tropfen.
Review by Tim
Herbal tea meets Guyana. Well, nose still exciting / complex (herbal, nutty, roasty, fruity) and makes you want more, but in the mouth then woody, dry, spicy, tart. Would have liked more roasted flavors, caramel and fruit. In the finish a lot of licorice, spices and dried fruit, which what does not quite meet my taste.
Review by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
Find the rum difficult. Certainly qualitatively very good, but we will not be friends.
Review by Thunderbird
In der Nase frisch und minzig! Zitrusfrucht ist auch dabei! Am Gaumen sehr würzig, leicht bitter und junges Holz, im Abgang holzig mit einem Hauch von Grapefruit
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Community purchases
9 bottles logged by 9 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
66% opened, 3 emptied and repurchased.
9 purchased · 41 tasted · 4 wishlist · as of
About the Demerara Distillers Ltd distillery
The Demerara Distillers Ltd distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Demerara Distillers Ltd have been reviewed 3,521 times with an average of 7.8/10.
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