Mezan Guyana 2011 Rum

Mezan Guyana 2011 is an independent bottling from Mezan of rum distilled in 2011 at Diamond Distillery in Guyana and bottled in 2022 at 11 years old. Made from molasses on a column still, it matured in ex-bourbon casks, first in the tropical climate of Guyana and then for its final years in Europe.

In keeping with Mezan's unaltered approach, it is bottled at 46% ABV without chill-filtration or any additives. The nose offers burnt sugar, vanilla and crème brûlée with a background of oaky, estery funk and a touch of charred plantain. On the palate, vanilla pod and caramelised rice pudding lead into candied orange and soft butterscotch, followed by spicy heat and woody clove. Oak spice carries a long, warm finish that softens into vanilla and a hint of cacao.