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Berry Bros & Rudd Versailles Finest Demerara Rum 1985
Loved by zabo, Galli33 & 15 more
For experienced palates, this 22‑year Versailles Demerara at 46% is all about classic VSG character: dry old wood, herbs, mineral notes, dark fruit and light smoke. Community tasters praise its balance, oily texture and distillate‑driven style over cask influence.
Aggregated from 18 community reviews.
- Classic VSG profile
- Beautiful balance
- Oily texture
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A Pot Still Rum from Guyana, bottled by Berry Bros & Rudd, at 46%.
How does Berry Bros & Rudd Versailles Finest Demerara Rum 1985 taste?
Aggregated from 18 community reviews.
Dry, classic old Versailles elegance For experienced palates, this 22‑year Versailles Demerara at 46% is all about classic VSG character: dry old wood, herbs, mineral notes, dark fruit and light smoke. Community tasters praise its balance, oily texture and distillate‑driven style over cask influence.
Fans of classic Demerara and Versailles (VSG) profiles who enjoy dry, woody, herbal rums with old-school character and moderate ABV.
Those wanting sweet, easy sippers or beginners not used to dry, wood-driven, slightly farmy Demerara profiles.
How is Berry Bros & Rudd Versailles Finest Demerara Rum 1985 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict , 8.7 lands squarely in the "Very good" 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 zabo
Genauso stelle ich ihn mir vor und genauso schmeckt er auch. Trotz des geringen ABV ist er denoch genial und braucht auch wirklich mehr wumms. Rundum ein sehr gelungener Tropfen, von dem ich sehr gerne eine Flasche besitzen würde.
Review by Galli33
Ein sehr sehr guter Vertreter der alten Demerara 😍 Dieser hier hat ein Profil das mir sehr gut gefällt. Die 46% sind nicht zu flach, ganz im Gegenteil passen perfekt zu diesem sehr runden, komplexen Rum.
Review by Thunderbird
GRF13: Stand Catawiki: Emilé hatte mal wieder ein paar schöne alte Rum dabei. Dieser Demerara hat mich dabei am meisten überzeugt. Er bringt herrlich ausbalancierte Aromen mit, die sich mit dem perfekt integrierten Alkohol angenehm verteilen. Schön, dass man so etwas noch probieren kann
Review by cigares
Un rhum dégusté au GRF en 2024. Un nez classique de vieux Demerara, avec du vieux bois vernis, des fruits secs mais aussi un côté végétal, herbes sèches. La bouche est très boisée avec des fruits compotés, des pruneaux et de la mélasse qui donne un léger sucré. Malgré le bois une bouche équilibrée. La finale est longue, sur le bois et un côté thé très infusé. Je sens comme un côté Porto tout à la fin. Le nez est ici envoûtant, la bouche un petit peu trop boisée à mon goût. Malgré tout un très beau rhum où les arômes s’équilibrent.
Review by Jakob
VSG-Essenz, satte Mineralik, Bleistiftspähne, Holz, Bergamotte-Zitrusnoten, dezente Gewürze, erdig-pflanzliche Töne…eine exzellent ausgewogene Aromatik, die richtig Freude macht. Hervorragend.
Review by Benoit Mahe
The nose is a little full-bodied. The mouthfeel is very pleasant, especially at this alcohol level. The profile is not my favorite, but I must admit that it's a very good spirit.
Review by DomM
Pure VSG essence
Review by Alex1981
Whisky Fair 2023 tasting. Typical Versailles profile with herbal/farmy/woody notes. Still powerful for the old age with a medium long finish. Oily mouthfeel with strong notes. Really enjoyable and distillate driven without any cask influence to distract.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
05.03.2016 Finally back in Kolding again after some years at Messe C in Fredericia. Much easier to get home when it's within walking distance. Had my good friend from Singapore visit for a month and that ended up in a lot of tasting 😊 Notes: Nose: wood, light smoke, orange, raisin, licorice. Palate : oily, wood, light smoke, orange, plum,licorice. Finish: medium to long, plum, herbs, licorice, light chocolate.
Review by Leo Krüper
Alter Stil. Hintenraus etwas Bleistifte. Erinnert an 90er MEV.
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About the Versailles distillery
The Versailles distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Versailles have been reviewed 680 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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