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GUYANA (DIAMOND) 2004 14 YEARS OLD 60,1% LMDW - TCLR #21

LOT R-146

WINNING BID
40,00
The results do not include buyer's premium
33,20 GBP *
45,20 USD *
57,60 CAD *
353,20 HKD *
412,40 SEK *
61,60 SGD *
63,20 AUD *
1251,20 TWD *
5221,60 JPY *

Ended on 11 JAN 2022

* Exchange rates are referred to the auction ending date

LOT INFORMATION
DISTILLERY | BRAND
DIAMOND
AGE
14
VINTAGE
2004
COUNTRY
GUYANA
BOTTLER
LMDW
CLIMATE AGING
CONTINENTAL
BASE
MOLASSES
BOTTLE SIZE
70 CL
STRENGTH
60,1%
PRODUCTION METHOD
POT & COLUMN STILL
DESCRIPTION

Distilled in 2004 in Guyana, these two casks spent almost one month in Tropical weather, before being transferred in Scotland. After 14 years of continental maturation, these two casks were bottled at cask strength by LMDW as part of the Transcontinental Rum Line.

 

The Diamond Distillery, is the last surviving rum distillery in Guyana. Located on the east bank of Demerara River at the now silent Plantation Diamond, one of the oldest sugar plantation of the country, its history dates back to 1670 when, after the introduction of the art of distilling by the British colonists, each sugar estate still had its own distillery.

The 70s saw an unexpected draw in the price of sugar and distilleries started shutting down one after the other. Shortly afterwards a process of nationalisation began and Diamond Distillery became part of the portfolio of Demerara Distillers Ltd (DDL), property of the Government of Guyana.

As only distillery still operative in Guyana, is home to the ‘Heritage Stills’, transferred over the years from closing distilleries and operating among the others, the legendary four-column French Savalle still from Uitvlugt, the wooden pot still from Port Mourant and the wooden coffey still from Enmore, last and oldest of its kind in the world.

Diamond Distllery thanks to its different alembics, also blends its award-winning El Dorado and is the largest suppliers of bulk rums from the Caribbean to European and North-American brands.

 

THE BRAND

Demerara Distillers Ltd (DDL), founded in 1770 along the Demerara River and currently owned by the Government of Guyana, is the only distillery still operating in the country, and owner of the largest stock of old rums in the world, which currently produces the El Dorado rum line and other excellent selections.

 

Located near the capital Georgetown, it can rely on the highest quality of molasses, thanks to a territory that represents one of the last still unspoiled paradises, almost entirely covered in virgin Amazonian forest.

 

Before World War II, there were still 9 distilleries active within Guyana, but after the war, 8 of them were closed by government decision. Thanks to the farsightedness of Yesu Persaud, legendary president of the DDL, their incredible historical heritage represented by centuries-old alembics, has come down to us.

 

All the alembics were transferred to the DDL, and to date 13 of them are still operating including 3 double columns Coffey still ‘Tricanada', 2 modern multiple columns of Indian technology, 2 savalle still, 1 wooden double pot still (Port Mourant), 1 wooden single pot (Versailles), 1 wooden Coffey column (Enmore), 1 Wedderburn style copper still, 1 traditional copper still and 1 small gin still batch.

 

Known today as  the “Heritage Stills”, they represent a delightful dive into the history.

 

THE BOTTLER

La Maison Du Whisky was founded in 1956 by Georges Bénitah, one of the first to import Scottish whiskies into France. Their first shop was created in 1968 in Paris and in 1999, an online shop was also created. Run today by Georges’ son, Thierry Bénitah, is among the most important spirit retailer in the world.



Please note: Due to the various ages of bottles and their seals, condition of liquid is at the buyer's discretion and no claim can be lodged against failure/leakage in transit. Please ensure that you undertake close up viewing/inspection prior to placing any bid. If you have questions beyond the offered description and images, please click 'Ask a question' to make a specific enquiry or to receive more in-depth condition report. Lots will be sold as seen and described.

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