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Rum Nation Diamond Small Batch Rare Rums SXG 2003
What surprises people is how green and fresh this Diamond pot-still gets on the palate — grassy herbs, green banana and a hint of olive before a smoky, roasted wood finish takes over. There's varnish, anise and prune on the nose too. One catch: give it time in the glass or the 58% bites. A whisky-cask note runs through it that most tasters didn't mind.
The community says- Fresh herbal palate
- Long smoky finish
- Alcohol bite if rushed
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How does Rum Nation Diamond Small Batch Rare Rums SXG 2003 taste?
Aggregated from 17 community reviews.
Dry, smoky Guyana pot still, needs rest A dry, smoky Guyanese pot still with fruit, varnish and herbal notes. Most rate it well, but it needs to rest or the alcohol turns sharp.
Fans of dry, smoky Guyana pot stills who don't mind a cask-strength bite
Anyone wanting a soft, sweet, easy sipper
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How is Rum Nation Diamond Small Batch Rare Rums SXG 2003 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.1 sits 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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What does the community say?
35% rate it between 6 and 8. 5 selected write-ups from 17 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Mirko Frosini 🇮🇪
Most helpful positive review
I sensed nuances that I was not expecting. On the nose very light esters and vegetal notes (olive?) and as in the flavor a scent of stone pine (balsamic note) which is used to flavor Italian grappas. In the mouth it is dry and slightly toasted with notes of chocolate. Finish not too long and ending with lychee (grape).A great rum full of aromas that in a tasting will greatly entertain.
Review by DosenZorn
Most helpful mixed review
Most concise, in addition to a beautifully fruity flavor, are intense varnish and roasted/woody aromas in the finish at the same time.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
This is a rum that needs to rest for a while or the alcohol will bite and kind of destroy the experience. Once rested the nose is fruity with varnish and anise. There is a very light smoky note once rested. The palate is warm and lightly dry with fruit, varnish, anise and a bit more smoke than on the nose. The finish is long and warm with dried fruit and smoky wood.
Review by Boletus
Dieser ungefärbte Rum aus der Versailles-Still kommt vor allem im Mund überraschend frisch und pflanzlich rüber, mit grüner Banane, Kräutern wie Petersilie und Kerbel und einem Hauch Olive, bevor im Abgang das Röstkommando mit einem Anflug von Holzrauch übernimmt. Den Whisky-Einfluss empfinde ich hier nicht als störend, aber ab und zu sticht eine gewisse alkoholische Schärfe durch, welche für kleine Abzüge sorgt. Ansonsten richtig gut!
Review by primus
A powerful drop, the distillery is clearly recognizable. The whisky notes that the cask brings with it cannot be hidden. For me, not for every day, but it goes very well with a cigar.
Details about Rum Nation Diamond Small Batch Rare Rums SXG 2003
A Pot Still Rum from Guyana, bottled by Rum Nation, at 58%.
Community purchases
24 bottles logged by 23 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
20% opened, 1 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Rum Nation Diamond Small Batch Rare Rums SXG 2003?
Community paid 71–114 €.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
24 purchased · 18 tasted · 6 wishlist · as of
About the Diamond distillery
The Diamond distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Diamond have been reviewed 5,310 times with an average of 8.3/10.
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