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Corman Collins & The Auld Alliance Versailles Demerara Rum V VSG 1988
Opinions split on this one: some tasters call it a delicate, complex old Versailles — almond, frangipane, marzipan, herbs and old wood — while others find it a touch watery and monolithic for 34 years. It leans dry and woody, not a loud Demerara. One reviewer flagged an off-note on the palate. A quiet, cerebral pour that needs air to open up.
The community says- Marzipan and almond
- Complex, layered nose
- Reads slightly watery
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How does Corman Collins & The Auld Alliance Versailles Demerara Rum V VSG 1988 taste?
Aggregated from 28 community reviews.
Delicate, dry, marzipan-and-wood old Versailles Refined and unusually delicate for a Versailles — marzipan, almond, dry wood and herbs. Several love it neat; a few find it watery, monolithic, or too dry to fully land.
Experienced drinkers who want a delicate, dry old Demerara
Anyone wanting a bold, sweet, heavy Demerara
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How is Corman Collins & The Auld Alliance Versailles Demerara Rum V VSG 1988 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.3 sits in the “Very good” band. 96% 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?
21% rate it between 6 and 8. 6 selected write-ups from 28 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by mto75
Most helpful positive review
Not a loudmouth, rather a fine spirit. But I really like the nose, green apple, tic tac orange (if anyone still knows it), herbs, vanilla crescents, baking mix. (Slightly spicy) spice on the palate and plenty of barrel/tannins on the finish.
Review by Tschusikowsky
Most helpful mixed review
No rum for the sober palate. The Versailles profiles need with me 3-4cl until they arrive. First impression was not great with all. Later, however, they unfold some complexity. This one still seems slightly watered down.
Review by Johannes
A typical Versailles, yet very astringent and dry on the palate, in contrast to the nose.
Review by martin slezák
Auld auliance & corman collins versailes 1988. 34y old Colour yellow Aromas dried apricot fruit, raisins, honey, caramel, marzipan, wood, a hint of sweet spice Taste wood, marzipan intense, coffee, caramel Medium-long finish Marzipan, wood, caramel
Review by Gasparini Andrea
Versailles con note molto vegetali secche, camomilla e una bella evoluzione
Review by Michael Schou
23-01-2025 Had expected something different from a 34 year old Versailles. Believe it’s a mix of overweight of continental aging and the low ABV. I was missing a stronger nose and a deeper taste. Did not linger long on the palate
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Expert review by Tasting Bro's
Read full review →Very nice 1988 AWM, refined and well balanced. Slightly too monolithic to hit the top
Details about Corman Collins & The Auld Alliance Versailles Demerara Rum V VSG 1988
A rum from Guyana, bottled by Corman Collins & The Auld Alliance, at 48,8%.
Community purchases
8 bottles logged by 7 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
12% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
What does Corman Collins & The Auld Alliance Versailles Demerara Rum V VSG 1988 cost?
Community paid 228–500 €.
Current best price: 385.00 € – within the typical community range.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
8 purchased · 28 tasted · 7 wishlist · as of
About the Versailles distillery
The Versailles distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Versailles have been reviewed 686 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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