Precious Liquors Uitvlugt (Port Mourant) DNC Do Not Collect 1998

Precious Liquors bottled this single cask of Port Mourant marque from the Uitvlugt estate, the heavy double wooden pot still profile that anchors old Guyana, then finished it in a cask that had previously held Caroni. That pairing brings together two of the most collected closed and heritage names in rum, and the unusual Mizunara influenced wood adds another layer to an already deep spirit.

At 26 years the molasses distillate shows smoky wood, dried fruit, roasted nuts and vanilla, with a subtle rubbery thread that nods to the Caroni cask without taking over. Held at a measured 50 percent rather than full barrel proof, it stays deep and layered while remaining drinkable, the wood toasted rather than aggressive. This is a thoughtful pour for drinkers who love old Demerara and want a taste of Caroni's tarry side in the same glass, an experiment that earns its keep.