{"product_id":"hamilton-single-cask-strength-collection-diamond-distillery-guyanese-rum-savalle-still-marque-mdlb-750ml","title":"Hamilton Single Cask Strength Collection Diamond Distillery Guyanese Rum — Savalle Still, Marque MDLB 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a genuinely rare, one-of-a-kind bottle from Ed Hamilton's Single Cask Strength Collection — a rum distilled in August 2014 on the Savalle still at Guyana's historic Diamond Distillery, carrying the marque MDLB, and left to age a full seven years before bottling in September 2021, entirely uncut at its natural cask strength of 62.8% ABV. Hamilton's own Single Cask Strength Collection is built around exactly this kind of provenance: single casks from Demerara Distillers Ltd.'s (DDL) different heritage stills, each pot or column-distilled, bottled individually rather than blended into a house style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Savalle still is a genuine continuous column still, one of several distinct historic stills still operating at Diamond Distillery alongside the wooden Port Mourant double retort pot still, the wooden Versailles single pot still, and the wooden Enmore Coffey still. Each produces a genuinely different style of Demerara rum, and Savalle-marked rums (including the closely related SVL and MDLB marques) tend to sit on the richer, more classically Demerara side of the spectrum — dark, weighty, and driven by molasses, dried fruit, and dark chocolate rather than the more esoteric \"rotting fruit\" funk associated with Port Mourant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe don't have independently published tasting notes specific to this exact cask, since it appears to be a genuine one-off single-barrel pick, but for house-style context, other Savalle still Diamond rums have been described showing \"nougat, coffee\" and molasses on the nose, with \"dried fruit, dark chocolate, and coffee\" carrying through the palate, \"some malt and bitterness adding depth.\" A related Hamilton Demerara bottling built substantially from Savalle-still distillate found \"molasses, oranges, licorice and bitter caramel\" on the nose, with the palate turning \"a bit fruitier\" with real banana character, closing with \"orange peel, banana, milk chocolate and molasses.\" This is genuinely serious, uncut Guyanese rum — real, undiluted intensity from one of Diamond Distillery's most storied stills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis Hamilton Single Cask Strength Collection rum is produced at Diamond Distillery, Demerara Distillers Ltd. (DDL), in Guyana, distilled on the Savalle still and carrying the marque MDLB. The rum was distilled in August 2014 and aged a full seven years before bottling in September 2021, entirely uncut at natural cask strength. Bottled by Ed Hamilton at 62.8% ABV, 750ml, as a genuine single-cask release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo independently published tasting notes are confirmed for this exact cask at this time — a genuine, one-off single-barrel release. For house-style context, related Savalle still Diamond Distillery rums have received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRumX community (SVL marque, house-style context):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Presents an enticing profile characterized by coffee, molasses, and dried fruit aromas. On the palate, flavors of dried fruit, dark chocolate, and coffee are prominent, with some malt and bitterness adding depth. This rum balances its robust alcohol content with a smooth and intriguing taste.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Cask Rum (extended independent review, related Savalle SVL cask, house-style context):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Nose: Rich and heavy with nougat, coffee.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Cask Rum (extended independent review, Hamilton 86 Demerara River, Savalle-influenced blend, house-style context):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Nose: Molasses, oranges, licorice and bitter caramel. Palate: A bit fruitier (banana) and less bitter (caramel) than the nose. Finish: Short with orange peel, banana, milk chocolate and molasses.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReflects confirmed house-style character for Savalle still Demerara rum; specific notes for this exact cask are not yet independently published.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMolasses and orange lead, joined by licorice and bitter caramel, alongside coffee, nougat, and dried fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich and full, with dark chocolate and dried fruit carrying real weight, developing banana, malt, and a touch of bitterness for depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and warming, closing with orange peel, molasses, and milk chocolate — genuinely intense at full cask strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuyanese Rum — Single Cask, Cask Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62.8% ABV \/ 125.6 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSavalle (continuous column)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarque\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMDLB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAugust 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeptember 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiamond Distillery, DDL — Guyana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEd Hamilton, Single Cask Strength Collection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA genuinely rare, uncut single-cask Demerara rum — rich, molasses-driven, classically Guyanese\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark chocolate desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled or smoked meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged, nutty cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried fruit and nut boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEnjoy neat in a snifter to appreciate the full cask-strength intensity; a few drops of water can help open additional layers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alluvial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45237162639426,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Hamilton_Single_Cask_Strength_Collection_Diamond_Distillery_Guyanese_Rum_Savalle_Still_Marque_MDLB_750ml.jpg?v=1789763989","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/hamilton-single-cask-strength-collection-diamond-distillery-guyanese-rum-savalle-still-marque-mdlb-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}