Holmes Cay Guyana 2003 Uitvlugt Rum 102 Proof (750ml)

The Pedigree

The Guyana Uitvlugt 2003 edition was distilled on a historic French 4-column Savalle column still. Originally located in the legendary Uitvlugt Estate (pronounced “eye-flot”), the still can now be found at Diamond Distillery, Guyana. This 100% column still rum was aged two years tropically in Guyana and 16 years in the UK. It was bottled in New York State at barrel proof, or 51% ABV.

Tasting notes

With golden honey and a whiff of brine on the nose, the palate starts out with overripe tropical fruits, then continues with hints of almond, herbs and a touch of cocoa. Light tobacco lingers on the finish. - Distiller's Notes

96 points Wine Enthusiast

A particularly plush and delicious pour, this is a single-cask rum distilled at Demerara Distillers in 2003, aged two years in Guyana, then 16 more in the UK, and bottled in 2021 at barrel proof. Savory baking spices lead the nose, while the palate combines concentrated brown sugar, maple and vanilla. Flashes of milk chocolate, dark fruit and warming, gingery spice grace the finish. — Kara Newman