White Cat Diamond 1996 Precious Liquors

Distillery: Diamond Distilled: 1996 Bottled: 2023 Bottler: Precious Liquors Distillation: blend of column and pot still rums Aging: aged in UK Bottles: 167 Cask: 3 ABV: 53,3% Volume: 700 ml Bottling info: The story behind Guyana Cats is a tale of two distinct styles of Demerara rums presented by Precious Liquors. First, we have White Cat, which represents the lighter style of Guyana rums. This rum is known for its pleasant and soft character, with a higher alcohol by volume. It offers a delightful drinking experience for those who prefer a lighter and smoother rum. On the other hand, we have Black Cat, a rum that showcases the heavy style of Demerara rums. This particular rum is distilled in the last year of Enmore operation and is made using the Versailles still rev marque. Tasting note: Precious Liquors presents two aged Demerara rums themed around cats, one white cat and one black cat. I adore their rationale behind this idea, 'because who doesn't love cats.' For once, a humble, totally honest 'story' that isn't as inflated as a Hollywood actress! Colour: light gold. Nose: this is a decidedly light style of Demerara, very gentle, with herbs and soft infusions, a hint of tarte tatin and crème brûlée, and just a few touches of burnt hay. With water: all in softness and lightness. A bit of mint tea with pine nuts. Mouth (neat): really the light style of El Dorado, with notes of orange liqueur and cane syrup. Fruit pastes, especially quince. Not much in the way of esters… With water: truly, all in lightness. Orange liqueur, Earl Grey, vanilla, more cane syrup… Finish: medium length, on the same notes. A bit more esters in the aftertaste but we're far from gasoline boosted with black olives and concentrated miso paste. Comments: not an easy Demerara to analyse, but no doubt a very good base/filler for an old El Dorado. Score: 84/100 Whiskyfun.com