Velier Guyana 2004 High Proof - Small batch

Since 1996, Luca Gargano, owner of Velier, has been researching and bottling Demerara Rums with an eye for the unique character of the Guyanese Rum tradition. From 2002, this research took on a "tropical" dimension in the distillery's warehouse, in close collaboration with Demerara Distillers Ltd, led by Chairman Yesu Persaud, with whom Luca has become a "friend, brother, and son" over the years.
 
Immediately thereafter, in 2005, these selections were bottled in the iconic Velier bottle and the annual bottling began. These Rums became legendary among collectors and are considered to this day to be the most valuable Rums ever sold at auction: Skeldon 1973, Uitvlugt 1985, Diamond 1981, Enmore 1995, and many others. GUYANA 2004 Full Proof - Small batch data: Raw material: Molasses
 
Number of bottles: 2907
 
Aging: 100% tropical
 
This latest release appears after a bottling break of several years. This Guyana 2004 Full Proof is a limited edition, a blend of three different rums, the youngest of which dates back to 2004. The complex character of these different rums in the blend brings back the incredible style of old Demerara rums. It is a great opportunity for all rum lovers to taste the identity of this unique heritage.
 

 
TASTING NOTES
 
Nose: Rich and gourmand, with aromas of caramelized apricot and tarte tatin, hints of marmalade and plums.
 
Taste: Full and smooth, with notes of chocolate, apricot, and honey, accompanied by subtle floral and medicinal accents. Finish: Creamy and layered, with roasted mango, flamed banana, rum baba, raisins, and a hint of blood orange, ginger, and salt for a refreshing final note.