Review #990; Rum #330: SBS Guyana 21yr 2001 SWR

SBS Guyana 21yr 2001 SWR

This rum comes to us from independent bottlers 1423 from their SBS line. This rum was distilled in 2001 from molasses, put into an ex-bourbon cask, and aged for 21 years before being bottled at cask strength. This was distilled on Savalle Column still.

ABV: 54.1%

Nose: Burnt Caramel, Dark Chocolate, Black Tea, Vanilla, Black pepper, espresso

Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, lemon zest, Dark Chocolate, Black Pepper, Espresso

Finish: Medium length finish, Espresso, Black Pepper, Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, Lemon Zest

Rating: 7/10

A great example of DDL rum for me. A good balance of sweet and savory with that Espresso note carrying the day for me.

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect