Velier Uitvlugt SP - ICBU 1988
World‑class old Demerara: huge complexity, flawless balance, warm sweetness and beautifully integrated alcohol. Widely regarded as a legendary, near‑perfect Uitvlugt and a must‑try once‑in‑a‑lifetime sipper.
For me, the spearhead of tropical aged Demeraras. The nose greets you very warmly and composed. Wonderfully integrated glue. Fresh, aromatic, and warm pipe tobacco. Loads of sugary sweet raisins, dried dates, and coconut oil. The sweetness is also complemented by Demerara sugar, caramel, and crème brûlée. Very nicely integrated old wood. Everything has a very heavy depth and is incredibly balanced. On the palate, very composed. Lots of old wood, polish, dried fruits, orange peels, and a very nice natural sweetness. There's practically no bitterness here, and the alcohol is excellently integrated. Even though overall, and especially with Demerara rum, I tend to lean more continental, this rum is an absolute masterpiece for me.Read more
Seasoned Demerara fans and collectors who love deeply woody, concentrated, balanced rums at full proof and want to experience one of Velier’s most praised Uitvlugt releases.
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How does Velier Uitvlugt SP - ICBU 1988 taste?
Legendary, near‑perfect old Demerara
If you love intense, aged Demeraras like Skeldon or other Velier legends, this takes the same concentrated, woody sweetness and pushes balance and elegance about as far as it goes.
Beginners, those sensitive to higher ABV, or anyone unwilling to pay premium collector pricing for a rare old Demerara.
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About the Uitvlugt distillery
The Uitvlugt distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Uitvlugt have been reviewed 2,351 times with an average of 8.5/10.
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For me, the spearhead of tropical aged Demeraras. The nose greets you very warmly and composed. Wonderfully integrated glue. Fresh, aromatic, and warm pipe tobacco. Loads of sugary sweet raisins, dried dates, and coconut oil. The sweetness is also complemented by Demerara sugar, caramel, and crème brûlée. Very nicely integrated old wood. Everything has a very heavy depth and is incredibly balanced. On the palate, very composed. Lots of old wood, polish, dried fruits, orange peels, and a very nice natural sweetness. There's practically no bitterness here, and the alcohol is excellently integrated. Even though overall, and especially with Demerara rum, I tend to lean more continental, this rum is an absolute masterpiece for me.
Auto-translatedAbsolute top class from Guyana - and I have to say by now: This is indeed the clear king of the Velier Uitvlugts. Absolutely round, close to perfection.
Auto-translatedVery, very few bottles of this demerara masterpiece! A poem! Rich, intense full of fragrance! The rum is dense, concentrated and all its aromas stick in your mouth! The best uitvlugt ever tasted so far!
Auto-translated26.11.2025 Retasting and still an excellent rum and my final sample. ---------- This is an absolute highlight. One of the best Demerara I've tried so far. Strong flavours from pouring and while resting I could pick up the nose from my couch. Intense, oily and well balanced from start to finish. Love it and would love a bottle, but that would be extremely expensive. The empty glass is an absolute wonder of the world after an hour. The price tag on this bottle was very low at release and it has gon up by a factor of at least 50x