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Versailles 1985/1996 11YO 46% Velier – Rare Pot Still Demerara Elegance from Guyana

This Demerara Rum 11-Year-Old is a rare and early bottling from Velier, distilled in 1985 at the historic Versailles Distillery in Guyana. Aged for 11 years in tropical conditions and bottled in 1996, this expression originates from casks #51, #52, and #60, and was released in a strictly limited outturn of 1,200 bottles.

Crafted from molasses using a traditional pot still, it offers a classic profile of aged Demerara rum - floral on the nose, interwoven with dried fruits and subtle spices. The palate continues this theme with notes of dried figs, floral undertones, and a lingering richness typical of Guyana’s finest. Bottled at 46% ABV, it balances complexity and drinkability, representing a pivotal moment in the early days of Velier’s legendary Demerara cask selections.

A genuine collector’s item and a unique window into the pre-Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) consolidation era of Guyanese rum production.

Specifications

Type: Rum
Category: Pot Still Rum
Distillery: Versailles
Bottler: Velier
Vintage (Distilled): 1985
Bottled: 1996
Cask Numbers: #51, #52, #60
Age: 11 years
Origin: Guyana
Base Ingredient: Molasses
Distillation Method: Pot Still
Strength: 46% ABV
Size: 700ml
Number of Bottles: 1,200

About the Distillery

The Versailles Distillery, now closed, was one of the iconic single estate distilleries that once operated along the Demerara River. Known for its wooden pot still—later relocated to Enmore and preserved by Demerara Distillers Ltd.—Versailles produced heavy, characterful rums that remain highly sought after by collectors. This bottling from Velier predates their famous collaboration with DDL, making it a historically significant release for any rum connoisseur.