Compagnie des Indes Guyana 21 Year Old Rum 51% – Single Cask GU4 from Uitvlugt

Compagnie des Indes 21 Years Guyana Rum 51% GU4 is an exclusive single cask bottling created for the Danish market. Only 270 bottles have been bottled from this single cask – and this is true collector’s potential from the legendary Uitvlugt distillery in Guyana.

Distilled in October 1993 and bottled in March 2015 after a full 21 years of aging, this is a rum of impressive maturity, depth and character. The long barrel aging has created a concentrated and complex style, allowing Guyana’s classic heavy rum profile to really shine through. At 51% alcohol, it comes at a powerful but balanced strength that retains all the nuances and natural intensity of the cask.

Compagnie des Indes is known for selecting unique casks from iconic distilleries around the world – always with a focus on authenticity, transparency and terroir. This GU4 from Uitvlugt is no exception. It’s rum in its purest form: independent bottling, one barrel, limited number of bottles and maximum character.

The color is deep amber with mahogany reflections, and already in the glass you sense the concentration that only 21 years of aging can create. This is a rum for the serious enthusiast – for enjoyment, contemplation and collection.

Tasting notes

Nose: Complex and deep with notes of dark caramel, dried fruit, tobacco and polished oak. Elegantly spicy with hints of vanilla and cocoa.

Flavor: Rich and structured with layers of brown sugar, spice, dark chocolate and ripe fruit. A classic Guyana profile with both power and finesse.

Finish: Long and persistent with dry, woody nuances, slightly bitter cocoa and a warm, spicy finish.

The story behind the house

Compagnie des Indes is a French independent bottler that specializes in finding and bottling unique casks from some of the world’s most iconic rum destinations. The philosophy is simple: respect for the origin, transparency around distilling and aging, and minimal intervention in the finished product.

The Uitvlugt distillery in Guyana has been home to several historic stills over the years, delivering rums with distinct character and depth. Although the distillery is no longer active in its original form, the legacy lives on through rare bottlings like this one. GU4 is a beautiful example of Guyana’s proud rum tradition – bottled in a limited edition and created for connoisseurs.

Product information

• Type: Guyana Rum – Single Cask
• Distillery: Uitvlugt
• Origin: Guyana
• Age: 21 years
• Distilled: October 1993
• Bottled: March 2015
• Barrel no: GU4
• Number of bottles: 270
• Quantity: 70 cl
• Alcohol content: 51%