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Le Gus't Diamond Demerara Rum Cuffy Optimum Proof 2002
Tar, glue and smoke wrapped around roasted nuts, leather and a bit of tropical fruit — the striking thing is that this is a Diamond pot still that fools almost everyone into calling it Caroni. Aged 16 years and bottled at 60.4%, yet the alcohol sits surprisingly well thanks to some sweetness. A little air brings out apricot and spice.
The community says- Caroni-like tar
- Well-integrated alcohol
- But: High ABV heat
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How does Le Gus't Diamond Demerara Rum Cuffy Optimum Proof 2002 taste?
Aggregated from 42 community reviews.
Tarry, smoky Demerara that drinks like Caroni Deeply loved by the people who tasted it: a "Caroni-esqua guyana" that drinks tarry, smoky and oily with dark fruit. A couple wanted more smoothness, but nearly everyone was floored.
Caroni fans and lovers of tarry, industrial rums
Anyone wanting a soft, gentle sipper
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100% rate it 8 or higher. 21 selected write-ups from 42 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Vincent D
A big, heavy, earthy, spicy slap in the face. We're not on the fruit here. We're glued to the ground. It's warm and oily, smoky and woody. The sugar is there to add a touch of sweetness that's just right. It's really very good. Edit: as pleasant to smell as it is to drink. Hyper pleasant and gourmand. Requires good aeration but also a good rise in temperature. It then becomes more gourmand.
Review by Tschusikowsky
Ok, wow! Das hätte ich nicht erwartet. C’est vraiment Gus’toni. Richtig Geil, macht sehr viel Spass zu trinken. Erstaunlich süss, Alkohol dadurch sehr gut eingebunden. Ein wahrer Piratenschatz diese Flasche 🏴☠️💰🧉⚓️
Review by zabo
Wow, what a blast. Thank you thank you thank you Vincent. I think I've found my new favorite from Diamond. I definitely need a bottle of this. Blind, I would have guessed Caroni. I'm still searching, but unfortunately, that will probably be in vain. If you get the chance, you should grab it. A true revelation.
Review by Oliver
100% Caroni in the blind tasting. Wow, really awesome!
Review by Mike H.
87 points. A very Caroni like Demerara. All the markers are present in both mouth and mouth. Add a touch of caramel which gives a nice addition of underlying sweetness. This rum would probably fool many in a blind sampling. Thank you for the trade Maxime.
Review by Rhum Mirror 🇧🇪
Haaa, the nose is coming together. This is typed on wood and spices. All encompassed by hydrocarbons and solvents. It is Caroniesquement promising and perfectly well integrated... In the mouth, it is very soft on the woody. Smoky-toasty woody even! There are plum, raisins, tobacco, mango in the background. The finish is very long on peppery with a slight astringent note. Quite a nice length, I really liked it. It's been a long time since I had plunged on this keel, phew it's good and this legend of the Caroni cask lost in Guyana makes the tasting even more crazy! No doubt about it, this Diamond wins the battle of the night!
Review by Jeremie Edde
A real bomb 💣 big Caroni that rocks!! 🤤
Review by Jeremy Roger 🇫🇷
🔥 In the nose as in the mouth it is very Caroni!!! With a nice and well dosed woody taste ! I love my mother The more it airs the better!!!😎 Full proof to test urgently!!
Review by TheRhumhoe
Dans la lignée du Full Proof, ce Diamond de chez Gus’t trompe son monde avec des notes fumées, un concentré d’hydrocarbures et de produits chimiques qui tire sur le cuivre, suivi par des notes boisées qui tendent vers les épices. On ressent davantage les fruits, notamment l’abricot et les agrumes, avec une touche florale mais aussi pâtissière sur le miel et la cire d’abeille. S’il est moins intense que la cuvée des Marrons de la Liberté, il demeure cependant plus polyvalent et moins agressif. L’attaque en bouche est vive et équilibrée. Les notes sales de Caroni reviennent mais avec plus de gourmandise que le Full Proof. Le profil lourd de Guyana ressort avec des notes épicées, sombres (cacao, moka, noix torréfiées) et un trait de caramel et de fruits secs. L’ensemble est très rond avec un alcool extrêmement bien intégré. Il se distingue du Full Proof par sa rondeur et sa gourmandise qui le rendent plus accessible. La finale est longue, portée par le caoutchouc et le goudron, des notes d’amertume sur le cuir, le bois, la réglisse et le café. Les arômes empyreumatiques embaument la bouche avec des notes de fumé et de toast, tandis qu’une légère touche fruitée et végétale essaye de se frayer un chemin dans un profil lourd et arrondi au possible. Un excellent rhum en tout point qui change de ce qu’on a l’habitude de voir en Guyana.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Not quite as round as the others, a bit more tangy and here the caroni barrel also comes through more. By far not as round, yet very tasty! Compared to the others, the Bissl "craps off" in my opinion
Review by Christian Rudt
The second heavyweight in this comparison. And after some time and a bit of sipping, my first impression is confirmed. This one is my favorite compared to the fullproof. A bit more accessible right away, the lovely apricot accompanies the similarly funky profile here until the end. The lower alcohol content is really a good choice here. Great rum that, like its brother, lingers for a while. And once again, I sadly wonder why you can’t buy a bottle of this anymore. 🙈 Try it if you get the chance!
Review by Santo
Il est clair qu'on a pas l'habitude de ce genre de profil chez Demerara . Blend Uitvlugt / Caroni ??! Je sais pas mais en tout cas ça sent et ça a le goût d'un Caroni .
Review by MJ97
Au nez j’ai des marqueurs type bielle : caramel beurre salé, un mélange de bois et d’épices avec du fruit qui arrive. Au plus je laisse, au plus j’ai du solvant avec un côté alcoolique qui prend un peu le dessus mais pas dérangeant. Un côté très légèrement toasté aussi au nez. En bouche, Il y a un côté pétrole, fruits mûrs (style jamaïcain mais de façon légère) qui débarque, alcool bien présent, je dirais même légèrement trop. Beaucoup d’épices surviennent alors qu’au nez c’était plus discret. Puis progressivement les épices se calment et du boisé apparaît. La finale, sensation rêche sur la langue très particulière. Finale très marquée au début qui s’estompe vite puis reste légère mais maintient dans le temps. On est plus sur du fruit et du bois sur la finale.
Review by Benoit Mahe
Ce Gust est assez fruité et présente un bel équilibre. C'est vraiment plaisant.
Review by Barnagricole
Caramel beurre salé, beaucoup de solvant, alcool et des fruits dans un fond de bois et de céréales toastées/grillés. Avec le temps les epices font leur apparition. L'entrée en bouche est puissante et étonnante avec beaucoup d'épices et un bois noble, viennent ensuite une compoté de fruit. La langue devient extrêmement râpeuse. La finale est marquée par les fruits et du bois mais n'est pas très longue.
Review by Arthur Moreau
Certainement le plus équilibré de la gamme cuffy/marrons de la liberté. La réduction maîtrisée lui apporte une maîtrise appréciable. Top !
Review by Rowald Sweet Empire
Caroni-esqua guyana. Very very good.
Review by Fabulon
Mais quelle merveille ce rhum ! A l'aveugle j'aurais dit 100% caroni, sur le goudron, les hydrocarbures,un goût fumé, petit boisé un peu piquant, quelques fruits en arrière plan. Superbe.
Review by Alex1981
Caroni in disguise. Wonderful profile that integrates the tarry/glue/industrial notes with roasted nuts, leather and tropical fruits. Perfect harmony that shows different sides over time, long finish. Love it! Should have bought 2 more at release :(
Review by Adrien B
N cirage, et fruité bien sauvage Bouche jolie patine boisée et rondeur malgré les Watt. Super équilibre entre un côté gourmand et bien crade caroniesque.
Review by Vinsdorf
Powerful Caroni. Wait, Demerara? How come? I miss more smoothness but very good release
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Avg. community purchase price 187 €
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Details about Le Gus't Diamond Demerara Rum Cuffy Optimum Proof 2002
A Pot Still Rum from Guyana, bottled by Le Gus't, at 60,4%.
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Community purchases
45 bottles logged by 33 collectors.
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42% opened, 6 emptied and repurchased.
What did the community pay for Le Gus't Diamond Demerara Rum Cuffy Optimum Proof 2002?
Community paid 127–190 €.
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