Diamond (Port Mourant) Kill Devil 2008

Review by lukasdrinkinghabits

Most helpful positive review

lukasdrinkinghabits

Dec 2021192 reviewsGermany

8.3/10

Serge writes in a great review: "Nose: get out of here! Brand new Pirellis, two tons of rubber bands, and your sister's bicycle inner tubes. You see the idea...Mouth (neat): Ardbeg matured in a new scuba diving suit. Plus salt and lemon. The question is, do we enjoy this much rubber?" My answer a year ago: No, I found it undrinkable! In the meantime, the profile is a prime example of acquired taste. Compared to the 2005 PMs, it really is much dirtier: acetone, rubber, a hint of smoke - behind it the typical pome fruit and fresh sourdough bread. The aniseed note of the 2005s is missing. In the mouth, Serge hits the nail on the head: rubber, brine and a hint of lemon. My answer today: yes. Or to say it with Serge: "There's bad rubber and there's good rubber. This is good rubber."

Review by Jakob

Most helpful mixed review

Jakob

Jun 20261,493 reviewsSwitzerland

7.6/10

Eine Abfüllung, die etwas Anlauf benötigt - das jugendliche Alter prägt das Destillat, auch der Alkohol zeigt noch deutlich seine Kraft. Das Zusammenspiel aus Zitrusschale, vollreifer Birne und Apfel, jungem Holz und etwas Würzaromatik hat dennoch Charme. Und mit zunehmender Zeit in der Flasche samt der damit einhergehenden Oxidation entsteht ein recht stimmiges Gesamtbild, das seinen Charme zu entfalten vermag. Unter den vergleichbar jungen Demeraras mit positivem Alleinstellungsmerkmal und deshalb vergleichsweise spannend. In der Gesamtbeurteilung reicht das nicht bis in den gehobenen Bereich, aber das muss auch nicht immer der Anspruch sein.

Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

Aug 20225,879 reviewsDenmark

7.3/10

Yet another rum that needs to be rested properly before you nose and sample it or the ABV is going to hit you. The nose is lightly woody with pears, vanilla and varnish, the chocolate note is very faint but more clear in the empty glass after a while. The palate is warm and oily with pear, vanilla, wood and chocolate. The finish is long and warm with smoky wood, dried fruit and light vanilla.

Review by DomM

DomM

Jun 2021941 reviewsGermany

8.2/10

Quite light and fruity compared to other/older PMs. Feels somewhat juvenile but in a positive way. Alcohol is well integrated. Good choice for the hotter summer nights.

Review by Johannes

Johannes

Mar 20252,933 reviewsGermany

7.3/10

Not quite my cup of tea. I actually like the PM characteristics, but it's a little too young for me. It also has whisky influences, slightly peaty and smoky notes. Finish?

Review by Wernie

Wernie

Oct 2024198 reviewsGermany

8.0/10

Tasting und Bottlkill in Einem. Keine Granate unter den Guyanas, aber dennoch recht lecker. Erstaunlich fruchtig in der Nase, frisch und süßlich. Im Mund anfänglich süßlich, schokoladig und geht dann ins holzig/röstige über, dazu die bekannte muffige Mullbinde😀. Ich hab ihn gern getrunken in einer geselligen Rund nach dem Grillen.

Review by Zorman 🇩🇰

Zorman 🇩🇰

Apr 202148 reviewsDenmark

7.7/10

Very fruity and not much else, so a bit 1-dimensional. No alkohol burn. Consistent in nose and mouth.