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Nobilis Diamond No.18 SVL 2003
People who want an easy-drinking, well-aged Guyana sipper will get on with this Diamond SVL. Expect dried fruit, dark chocolate, oak and caramel, with berries and cherries setting it apart from the usual citrus-driven Diamonds. The 55.4% sits well and drinks soft. Just don't expect fireworks — several tasters call it pleasant but a touch simple and linear.
The community says- Well-integrated ABV
- Creamy dried fruit
- Simple, linear
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How does Nobilis Diamond No.18 SVL 2003 taste?
Aggregated from 42 community reviews.
Soft, dried-fruit Diamond that drinks easy Well-aged, balanced and genuinely easy to drink at cask strength. Most enjoy the dried fruit, chocolate and creamy palate, though many note it's pleasant rather than complex — one member sums it up as not really standing out.
Fans of soft, dried-fruit Guyana rum who want easy sipping
Anyone chasing bold, complex, standout single casks
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How is Nobilis Diamond No.18 SVL 2003 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.4 sits 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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What does the community say?
17% rate it between 6 and 8. 10 selected write-ups from 42 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Godspeed
MaJ: After emptying most of the bottle I figure this stuff is, in fact, even a little better than my first review. I'm adjusting my opinion upwards by 3 points. Very good, lacks a few corners and edges but is still more than satisfactory. Makes you want to find more of Guyana's treasures. A high-quality product at a fair price for what you get. My only slight drawback is the bottle, which could have been a little prettier (in direct comparison with Velier releases, for example).
Review by TheRhumhoe
A pretty Diamond that starts with an opulent nose, spices perfuming the nostrils with a kind of heaviness accentuated by wood and pastry notes on molasses, toffee and caramel. Leather, nuts and peanut notes give something original with fruit (pineapple, papaya, raisin) tobacco and a hint of freshness on flowers. It's greedy and complete. The attack on the palate is round, creamy and truly gourmand. Exotic fruits, citrus and dried fruits set the pace, followed by spices (cinnamon, vanilla and licorice), leather, wood, toasted notes (walnut, coffee) and the sweetness of chocolate, caramel, toffee and molasses. The alcohol is very well integrated. The finish, long, bitter and balanced, stays on the same register on the palate, confirming the greediness and richness of the flavors. A well-executed Diamond that's terribly easy to drink.
Review by Frank
Nose: woody-spicy yet fruity-fresh. Sweet and sour lemon with orange syrup and papaya. In addition, the sweetness of toffee. Behind that, tobacco and vanilla and a slightly artificial essence of polish. The alcohol stings a bit. Overall, the nose is a bit restrained.Palate: the alcohol from the nose is no longer noticeable on the palate. It seems really smooth and creamy, chocolatey and nutty. Also strongly reminiscent of sweet, soft licorice. It gets a bit bitter and licoricey in the back. Delicious and almost quaffable...This one is interesting, since nose and palate are different (palate better here!). Very tasty.
Review by Jakob
Sweet profile with heavy molasses sweetness paired with wood flavors from the oak barrel, plus cooked red fruits, citrus notes as well as vanilla and some dark chocolate. Well balanced and pleasant to drink - the fruit adds another nuance, though ultimately I found it lacking a bit of final finesse. Still, a very good 2003 Diamond.
Review by Mike H.
84 points. Pleasant nose that holds back a little, spices, wood, vanilla and caramel stand out. A little more expressive in the mouth, chocolate, nuts, vanilla, wood, spices and dried fruit. Well balanced but not extremely complex.
Review by Beau de Vries
I like it, it's just not really standing out?
Review by Rare Akuma
On the nose a condensed profile combining tannic, malty and citrusy notes. It has amazing depth of flavour with structures of crème brûlée, bitter roasted nuts and molasses. On the palate the zingyness is lost in an even thicker profile. Very concentrated on dried and red fruits, citrus peels and molasses. Sweet spices and the introduction of licorice. There’s seawind, and eventually more tannins. A combination I would -without intending disrespect- call “red winey”. The finish is softer than expected and primarily showcases the return of roasted-nuts-induced-bitterness. There’s still a deep, dark sweetness, as well as wood and dried fruits on the backdraft.
Review by Rumclub Latvia
Dark chocolate Tobacco Leather Spice Wood Books Not the fruitiest Guyana for sure, but some dried apricot and banana on background
Review by lukasdrinkinghabits
Heute wieder eine Diamond Session. Mit dabei sind wieder der Elizabeth Yard 2003, der Two Flags 1996 und der Nobilis 2003 SVL. Der TF1996 ist der einzige gesicherte Rum von der Diamond Still, weil die Savalle damals noch in Uitvlugt stand. Farblich sind diese gefärbten Diamonds schonmal nicht von einander zu unterscheiden. Der Nobilis SVL ist der fruchtigste Rum dieser Session, aber nicht so übermäßig wie der SBS damals. Die Nase ist sehr harmonisch, aber auch ziemlich unscheinbar. Klar, Karamell, aber nur leichte Röstaromen, dafür mehr beerige Frucht und Kirschen. Sie ist dem EY ähnlicher als dem TF, ohne die gleiche Intensität und diese Harzigkeit, die ich heute beim EY wahrnehme. Der Mund ist wieder sehr ähnlich, deutlich fruchtiger als die anderen Rums der Session und auch im Vergleich mit denen von gestern. Im Vergleich zu den ORS 2003er Diamonds fehlt die Zitrusnote, dafür zeigt der SVL Beeren und Kirschen. Der Rum ist super gefällig, aber ziemlich simpel gestrickt. In der heutigen Session für mich der schlechteste. Interessant ist, dass der EY noch zu keinem der probierten Profile so richtig passen will.
Review by Alex Kunath
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Details about Nobilis Diamond No.18 SVL 2003
A Column Still Rum from Guyana, bottled by Nobilis Rum, at 55,4%.
Community purchases
20 bottles logged by 20 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
15% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
What does Nobilis Diamond No.18 SVL 2003 cost?
Community paid 109–161 €.
Current best price: 175.00 € – above 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+ →
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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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