Skeldon S.B.S Selected and bottled for Milhade SWR 1997 24yr 48,4%

RX11183 Very good Column Still Rum Single Cask 213 bottles Under 250€

8.8/1056 ratings

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“Exquisite aged rum, rich complexity, perfect balance, delightful woody notes.”

Discover the exquisite and highly sought-after S.B.S Selected and Bottled for Milhade SWR rum, a remarkable 24-year-old delight exclusively distilled in 1997 at the renowned Skeldon distillery in Guyana. Limited to a rare 213 bottles, this captivating rum boasts an ABV of 48.4% and offers a harmonious blend of intriguing aromas and flavors that have earned it exceptional praise among rum enthusiasts. The enticing nose of this Skeldon masterpiece reveals a symphony of vanilla, oak, prunes, and burnt sugar that is both luxurious and pleasing to the senses. As you indulge in its rich and complex flavors, you'll be captivated by its woody, vanilla, licorice, coffee, and oak notes that perfectly balance intensity and elegance. Give this remarkable rum the time to breathe and reveal its full potential, then savor its well-rounded, smooth, and fruity character, reminiscent of an aged Armagnac. With hints of dried fruit, dark chocolate, and licorice harmoniously melding together in its long-lasting finish, the S.B.S Selected and Bottled for Milhade SWR rum is a truly delightful and gourmand experience that will leave a lasting impression on both seasoned rum aficionados and newcomers alike. Unearth this rare gem and indulge in the unparalleled complexity, sophistication, and depth of flavors that the S.B.S Selected and Bottled for Milhade SWR rum has to offer. A must-have addition for any rum connoisseur's collection.

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Highlights

Vanilla, oak, prunes aroma fusion
Balanced intensity and elegance
Smooth, fruity Armagnac character

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How does this rum taste?

An elegant Skeldon rum, requiring patience to reveal its complex, woodsy essence with tantalizing cocoa, coffee, and dark fruit notes. Enjoy a lingering, satisfying finish of intense flavors, balanced despite its robust cask strength. A Guyanese delight for the patient connoisseur.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Vanilla Oak Prunes Woody Chocolate Coffee

Taste

Woody Vanilla Licorice Roasted Prunes Coffee

Finish

Chocolate Woody Dried fruit Caramel Smoky Cappuccino

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Dom M

18 February 2023

9.0/10

“In line with a lot of other older continental Guyanese bottlings this SWR need a tremendous time to breath in order to open up. This will help to reduce the bitterness on the finish and enhance the rum‘s complexity. For me it is on the edge of feeling to thin overall, however still very tasty and complex given enough time. Side-by-side the SBS bottling is clearly ahead of The Nectar. Side-by-side with some 2001 SWRs, the 1997 come out much more elegant and a little more moderated. Wood influence is more accentuated, on the edge of being overwhelming.”

Aroma

Oak Dark Vanilla Cinnamon Heavy

Taste

Woody Maple Prunes Bitter Toffee

Photo of the rum S.B.S Selected and bottled for Milhade SWR taken from user Dom M

SaibotZtar

26 April 2023

8.7/10

“Heavy sweetness with dark fruits, wood and spice rise to the nose. Alcohol hardly plays a role here. On the palate also first a great sweetness, some bitterness and lots of fruit (grapes, black currant) reminds me very much of an older Armagnac. I like it well.”

Photo of the rum S.B.S Selected and bottled for Milhade SWR taken from user SaibotZtar

Maxence

18 February 2023

8.8/10

“Nose is absolutely fantastic ! Mouth is unfortunately a bit too woody but it is still a very good rum. It could have been an amazing one if bottled 4 years ago.”

Aroma

Woody Waxes Nutty Cigar Coffee

Taste

Vanilla Coconut Butterscotch Pastries Chocolate

Photo of the rum S.B.S Selected and bottled for Milhade SWR taken from user Maxence

Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓

9 February 2022

8.9/10

“After a long breath really convincing: This is how rum must smell and taste - at least to me 😉.”

Jakob

7 July 2022

8.0/10

“"Skeldon" on the label naturally raises expectations. A certain similarity in the DNA may be present, the rum itself is also quite pleasing - sweetness, wood, coffee, spices - but to the complexity of the other Skeldons this bottling is far from reaching. Regardless of the great name, a solid rum remains with high sweetness, but also not free of somewhat harsh notes.”

Aroma

Molasses Caramel Oak Cocoa Toasted

Taste

Roasted Toffee Oak Black pepper Vanilla

BjörnNi 🥃

14 February 2023

9.0/10

“It took a bit to breathe, but then it came violently. Absolutely convincing:)”

Aroma

Vanilla

Photo of the rum S.B.S Selected and bottled for Milhade SWR taken from user BjörnNi 🥃

Christoph

30 December 2021

9.1/10

“Wood notes as in a very old Armagnac with quite bitter but pleasant notes in the finish. In the mouth, besides maple syrup, the fruitiness of plum and apricot. The bitterness in the finish gives way to the smokiness of the nose after longer breathing. Very good rum that just misses the level of 2001 SWR from SBS.”

Aroma

Woody Smoky Prunes

Taste

Maple Woody Prunes Dried apricot Creamy

Frank

20 July 2022

8.8/10

“Ausgewogen-komplex und sehr lecker in der Nase, trotz der nur knapp 48%: würzig-fruchtig-holzig. Eskommt gleich eine angenehme Sahnetoffee-süße mit tropischen Früchten und weicher Kokosmilch. Dahinter aber auch Frische mit ätherischen Ölen. Er ist angenehm holzig, getoastetes Holz mit einer feinen Vanille-Note. Auch vollmundig am Gaumen: dunkel-holzig-röstig und bitter-salzig. Fast ein bisschen verkohlt mit viel Mokka. Eine harzige Frische kommt hinzu mit einem Anteil Lakritz. Dahinter ist etwas Süße von Toffee. Im Abgang bleibt er holzig bitter mit ordentlich Mokka und etwas dunkler Schokolade. Hat auch was von geschnittenem Geäst. Insgesamt doch sehr holzig bitter, aber auch sehr intensiv und schön. Ich mag die alten Demerara. Insbesondere Skeldon.”

Aroma

Spicy Fruity Woody Complex Delicious

Taste

Woody Spicy Oak Roasted Bitter

TheRhumhoe

26 June 2022

9.0/10

“A very smooth and pleasant Skeldon bottling. The nose offers typical Guyana aromas, with sweet, caffeinated, spicy, woody, chocolatey, vanilla and slightly smoky notes that blend very well. The same aromas are found on the palate, with the same smoothness, for a rum that is round, unctuous and tasty. The finish is quite long, with the same structure but with a hint of menthol. A very gourmet rum, which could be drunk like milk given its relatively low voltage.”

Aroma

Vanilla Cocoa Caramel Woody Burnt sugar

Taste

Woody Vanilla Prunes Dried apricot Coffee

Thunderbird

27 February 2023

8.8/10

“Ein sehr klasse Skeldon, der, obwohl nur mit 48% Alc., sehr intensiv ist! Eine herrliche Nase, mit einer gewissen Eleganz. Dieses setzt sich auch am Gaumen fort! Der Holzeinschlag wird zum Ende hin grenzwertig, was ihm letzten Endes auch die Spitzenwertung kostet”

Aroma

Vanilla Oak Prunes Woody Toasted

Taste

Woody Vanilla Licorice Roasted Coffee

Photo of the rum S.B.S Selected and bottled for Milhade SWR taken from user Thunderbird

Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

30 January 2022

8.8/10

“Sometimes you get a surprise and this one was a surprise because I haven't seen it in Danish stores or online shops.A very nice Skeldon.The nose is heavy with fruit and oak followed by burnt sugar and light tobacco. The nose came as soon as the Cork was popped.The palate is also heavy, complex and yet well balanced. Again lots of fruit and oak. The burnt sugar is also there with som light licorice. There is a nice spicy tinge to it and at the end of the palate the tannins kick in.The finish is long and lightly dry with dried fruit, oak and licorice.Wonderful rum and price to quality is very good.”

Aroma

Oak Burnt sugar Grapes Berries Orange

Taste

Burnt sugar Grapes Dried fruit Orange Licorice

mto75

20 February 2023

8.5/10

“vielleicht noch ein wenig über dem 97er Nectar Skeldon (RX 12486), aber die 2001er sind schon noch einmal etwas komplexer und intensiver. Vermutlich liegt as auch an dem relativ niedrigen ABV des Milhade. Nichtsdestotrotz gefällt er mir durchaus, auf jeden Fall ein süffiges und leckeres Teil 😋”

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Zucker und Zeste

16 September 2022

9.0/10

“Das war mein erster Rum nach dem Skeldon Style und ich muss sagen das ich sehr begeistert von ihm bin. Er ist komplex, vollmundig und extrem weich, trotz 53,2%. Eine hochinteresssante Trinkerfahrung”

Aroma

Vanilla Prunes Burnt sugar Chocolate Toasted

Taste

Raisin Banana Dried apricot Licorice Anise

Mike H.

19 May 2023

8.6/10

“A slightly light Skeldon with a lovely nose combining vanilla, oak, caramel, prune and coffee. I would have liked it to be a little more complex in the mouth but all the classic flavours are present.”

Aroma

Vanilla Oak Prunes Woody Caramel

Taste

Woody Vanilla Coffee Prunes Burnt sugar

Photo of the rum S.B.S Selected and bottled for Milhade SWR taken from user Mike H.

Tschusikowsky

1 October 2022

8.6/10

“Braucht viel Zeit zum Atmen. Sehr lecker aber nicht auf dem Niveau anderer Skeldon.”

Aroma

Dark chocolate Spicy Toasted Raisin Dried fruit

Taste

Nutty Coconut Licorice Coffee Intense

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Guyana

Distillery
Skeldon

Bottler
1423 World Class Spirits

Brand
S.B.S

RumX ID
RX11183

ABV
48,4%

Category
Column Still Rum

Vintage
1997

Mark
SWR

Made from
Molasses

Distillation
Column Still

Age
24 years

No. of bottles
213

Bottle volume
70cl

Price range
Under 250€

Type of spirit
Rum

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