Hamilton Single Cask Demerara #15242 Guyanese Rum 2012

Hamilton Single Cask Demerara #15242 Guyanese Rum 2012 is another rare and exceptional expression from the Hamilton lineup, celebrating the legacy of traditional Guyanese rum-making and the iconic wooden stills that define Demerara rum.

🌿 About the Rum
Origin: Guyana

Distillation Year: 2012

Cask Number: #15242

Still Type: Likely one of the historic wooden stills (e.g., the Port Mourant or Versailles still) — famous for their deep, earthy character

Aging: Aged in used American oak barrels, first in the tropics, then continued aging in the UK before bottling in the U.S.

Bottling: Cask Strength, Non-Chill Filtered, No Additives

Importer/Bottler: Ed Hamilton / Caribbean Spirits Inc.

🥃 Tasting Notes
Nose:

Robust aromas of treacle, roasted plantains, burnt sugar, and leather

Undertones of dark cherry, smoked oak, and hints of eucalyptus

Palate:

Intense and oily mouthfeel with layers of molasses, baking spices, and tobacco leaf

Mid-palate shows notes of clove, espresso, and candied orange peel

A dry, earthy backbone from the wooden still influence

Finish:

Long and warming with lingering oak tannins, black tea, and charred sugar

A slight peppery edge that fades into bitter cocoa and dried fruit

🔥 Why It’s Special
This single cask release is a snapshot in time, offering a rare look at how a single wooden still batch evolves over more than a decade of aging. It's an excellent choice for seasoned rum enthusiasts who appreciate the complexity, intensity, and authenticity of cask-strength, non-adulterated rums