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Diamond (Versailles) Kill Devil 2004
Don't expect the soft, oily Demerara most people picture from Guyana — this Versailles pot still is rougher and drier than its 12 years suggest. Glue and ethanol lead the nose, then tropical fruit; the palate turns woody with green pepper and citrus. One taster found it "a bit too much paint stripper," while others liked the edge and light licorice-and-chocolate depth.
The community says- Real complexity
- Tropical fruit and glue
- Runs hot
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How does Diamond (Versailles) Kill Devil 2004 taste?
Aggregated from 17 community reviews.
Hot, dry Versailles pot still with edge Well-liked by most for its complexity, but this cask-strength Versailles runs hot and rough. A few found it more brash and woody than a smooth 12-year would suggest.
Fans of dry, brash pot-still Guyana at cask strength
Anyone wanting a smooth, soft Demerara or sensitive to high ABV
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How is Diamond (Versailles) Kill Devil 2004 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.0 sits in the “Very good” band. 94% 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?
76% rate it between 6 and 8. 3 selected write-ups from 17 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
14.09.2019 Super Kill Devil tasting at a local shop, that unfortunately is no more. Notes Light in colour. Nose Intense, light wood, roasted, glue, plum, dried fruit, light citrus. Palate Intense, warm, citrus, dried fruit, light glue, spice, light licorice, faint caramel, medium dry. Finish Long and warm, wood, light licorice, light caramel, roasted, medium dry, light vegetal.
Review by Johannes
Für meinen Geschmack etwas zu alkoholisch, aber schöne Komplexität.
Review by Henry Davies
It’s a fairly full on brash rum. Versailles pot still rum, a bit rougher than the 12 year old age statement would suggest. Nose is ethanol and glue scented, with second layer of tropical fruit. Mouth is rough and woody with green pepper notes - palate is not to my tastes a bit too much paint stripper and not enough complexity. Finish is medium long with a hint of burn and alcoholic ester note. Overall it’s one to get out for those who like something with a bit of edge but just doesn’t do it for me
Details about Diamond (Versailles) Kill Devil 2004
A rum from Guyana, bottled by Hunter Laing, at 63,9%.
Community purchases
9 bottles logged by 8 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
22% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
9 purchased · 17 tasted · 2 wishlist · as of
About the Diamond (Versailles) distillery
The Diamond (Versailles) distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Diamond (Versailles) have been reviewed 177 times with an average of 8.1/10.
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