Desert Diamond Gold Miner Barrel Reserve 6 Year Rum Review
Distilled in Kingman, AZ
Desert Diamond Distillery opened in 2009
MSRP: $69.99 for 750 ml
Barreled in 2016
Released in late April 2022
Accolades: Gold medal at IWSC
Proof: 80°
Still manufacturer: Arnold Holstein
Still type: Hybrid
Base: Molasses
Cooperage: new American white oak & French oak
Nose 👃: Ripe banana. Oak. Menthol. Juicy Fruit gum. Cloves.
Palate 👅: Ripe banana. Buttered toffee. Milk chocolate. Espresso. Thin mouthfeel.
Finish 🏁: Ripe banana. Bubble gum. Light oak. Medium in length.
Overall thoughts? It’s good rum… and it’s nice to encounter good rum that was distilled in the Continental USA. Arizona isn’t high on my list of places where I’d expect to find good rum, yet here we are. It’s definitely worth your attention.
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