C03E9CFB-FE52-4CF2-83F9-D1E3853465E6Guyana Diamond Le Gus‘t
Le Gus‘t Diamond Demerara Rum Cuffy Optimum Proof 2002 70cl bottle
Aged rum · 16 years · 60,4%

Le Gus‘t Diamond Demerara Rum Cuffy Optimum Proof 2002

8.9/10
Rated by Jeremie Edde, zabo & 40 more

Tar, glue and smoke wrapped around roasted nuts, leather and a bit of tropical fruit — the striking thing is that this is a Diamond pot still that fools almost everyone into calling it Caroni. Aged 16 years and bottled at 60.4%, yet the alcohol sits surprisingly well thanks to some sweetness. A little air brings out apricot and spice.

  • Caroni-like tar
  • Well-integrated alcohol
  • Long smoky finish
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How does Le Gus‘t Diamond Demerara Rum Cuffy Optimum Proof 2002 taste?

Aggregated from 42 community reviews.

Tarry, smoky Demerara that drinks like Caroni Deeply loved by the people who tasted it: a "Caroni-esqua guyana" that drinks tarry, smoky and oily with dark fruit. A couple wanted more smoothness, but nearly everyone was floored.

Perfect for

Caroni fans and lovers of tarry, industrial rums

Less suitable for

Anyone wanting a soft, gentle sipper

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19 of 42 left detailed tasting impressions

How is Le Gus‘t Diamond Demerara Rum Cuffy Optimum Proof 2002 rated?

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0% rate it between 6 and 8. Selected write-ups from 42 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.

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18 curated of 42 ratings

Review by Jeremie Edde

Jeremie Edde
Jeremie Edde
Mar 20229 reviews
9.4/10

Une véritable bombe 💣 gros caroni qui déboîte!! 🤤

Review by zabo

zabo
Feb 20241,490 reviewsGermany
9.2/10

Wow was für eine Granate. Danke danke danke Vincent. Glaube ich habe meinen neuen Favoriten von Diamond gefunden. Da brauch ich definitiv eine Flasche davon. Blind hätte ich auf Caroni getippt. Bin immer noch auf der Suche, aber die wird wohl leider ins leere laufen, wer die Chance hat sollte zugreifen. Eine wahre Erleuchtung

Review by Tschusikowsky

Tschusikowsky
Jun 2022493 reviewsSwitzerland
9.1/10

Okay, wow! I would not have expected that. C'est vraiment Gus'toni. Really Geil. Amazingly sweet, alcohol thereby very well integrated.A true pirate treasure this bottle🏴☠️💰🧉⚓️

Review by Christian Rudt

Christian Rudt
Apr 2023527 reviewsGermany
9.1/10

Das zweite Schwergewicht in diesem Vergleich. Und nach etwas Zeit und einigem Sippen bestätigt sich mein Ersteindruck. Das hier ist im Vergleich mit dem fullproof mein Favorit Gleich etwas zugänglicher begleitet die schöne Aprikose das ähnlich dreckige Profil hier bis zum Ende. Der geringere Alkoholgehalt ist hier wirklich eine gute Entscheidung. Toller Rum der wie sein Bruder ein Weilchen verbleibt. Und wieder einmal frag ich mich traurig warum kann man davon keine Flasche mehr kaufen.🙈 Probieren wenn ihr die Chance bekommt!

Review by Alex1981

Alex1981
Jun 2023373 reviewsGermany
9.1/10

Caroni in disguise. Wonderful profile that integrates the tarry/glue/industrial notes with roasted nuts, leather and tropical fruits. Perfect harmony that shows different sides over time, long finish. Love it! Should have bought 2 more at release :(

Review by Vincent D

Vincent D
Mar 2024640 reviewsFrance
9.0/10

Une grosse claque bien lourde, terreuse et épicée. Là, on n'est pas sur les fruits. On est bien collés au sol. C'est chaud et huileux, fumé, boisé. Le sucre est là pour apporter la touche de gourmandise qui fait du bien. C'est vraiment très bon. Édit : aussi agréable à sentir qu'à boire. Hyper agréable et gourmand.. Nécessite une bonne aération mais aussi une bonne montée en température. Il gagne alors en gourmandise.

Review by Jeremy Roger 🇫🇷

Jeremy Roger 🇫🇷
Aug 202168 reviewsFrance
9.0/10

🔥 In the nose as in the mouth it is very Caroni!!! With a nice and well dosed woody taste ! I love my mother The more it airs the better!!!😎 Full proof to test urgently!!

Review by Rhum Mirror 🇧🇪

Rhum Mirror 🇧🇪
Feb 2022593 reviewsBelgium
9.0/10

Haaa, the nose is coming together. This is typed on wood and spices. All encompassed by hydrocarbons and solvents. It is Caroniesquement promising and perfectly well integrated... In the mouth, it is very soft on the woody. Smoky-toasty woody even! There are plum, raisins, tobacco, mango in the background. The finish is very long on peppery with a slight astringent note. Quite a nice length, I really liked it. It's been a long time since I had plunged on this keel, phew it's good and this legend of the Caroni cask lost in Guyana makes the tasting even more crazy! No doubt about it, this Diamond wins the battle of the night!

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Details about Le Gus‘t Diamond Demerara Rum Cuffy Optimum Proof 2002

A Pot Still Rum from Guyana, bottled by Le Gus‘t, at 60,4%.

CountryGuyana
DistilleryDiamond
BottlerLe Gus‘t
CategoryPot Still Rum
ABV60,4%
Volume70cl
Age16 years
Vintage2002
Limited edition293 bottles

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44 bottles logged by 32 collectors.

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43% opened, 6 emptied and repurchased.

25 sealed 13 open 6 emptied

What did the community pay for Le Gus‘t Diamond Demerara Rum Cuffy Optimum Proof 2002?

Community paid 126–190 €.

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About the Diamond distillery

The Diamond distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Diamond have been reviewed 5,292 times with an average of 8.3/10.

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