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Doorly's ABV43 12-Year rum

Doorly's ABV43 12-Year

Barbados | Aged | 43% ABV | Pot and Column Still Distilled

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264 Doorly's ABV43 12-Year Ratings

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Herman 🇺🇸 | 104 ratings
Posted almost 7 years ago

Paid $24.99 at Total Wine. Was recommended by many on this site, so I figured I would give it a chance. I was surprised to find that the bottle was a twist cap. Aroma is good but with a stronger alcohol edge. Initial taste is smooth, but has a slightly harsher finish than I'd like. Adding a splash of water really changes the finish. Overall not bad for the price, but not one of my top 5.

Bob 🇺🇸 | 74 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

Smoother than the Doorly's XO and significantly different - the younger Doorly's has more of a classic caramel/oak flavor while the elder has a deeper oaky flavor with hints of dried fruit. Both are delicious natural rums and some may call them "hot" compared to other sugary rums. The barrel aging really imparts a lot of flavor over the years. You get a lot of oaky bourbony flavor in this but it's not quite as sweet as bourbon itself. Update: I finally got a chance to try this side by side with MGXO which is lighter tasting, not as bold/sharp as the Doorly's 12 as well as being fruitier with more sweetness and vanilla. Doorly's 12 in comparison has more of a whiskey flavor and the age gives it a more funky wood/chocolate/dried fruit character. Update: loving this all over again, recently had real mccoy 12 year which helped me to taste the bourbon flavor in this rum even more and further notice the fruitiness not found in whiskeys. Time helps it so much as well. Can't beat it for the price, drink it neat!

Falcon91Wolvrn03 (PREMIUM) 🇺🇸 | 563 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

For the low price of only $24.99 (Total Wine & More), I didn't expect this rum to live up to it's rating (currently an 8.1). But it does.

Smells and tastes of caramel, a peppery spice, bourbon, and oak. I rate it a solid "8", which for the price is a bargain!

Rum-Schnacker 🇩🇪 | 131 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

molasses. dry rum.
i smell the great wide world of rum! grpe, raisins and chocolate! some spice.
i taste dark chocolate, some wine, fruity raisins and toffee with peppery notes.
10/10 - drop 5 points if diplomatico is a good rum for you!
medium body, full of the taste of the aging in olorosso casks. tons of fruit and choclate made this to a very special and tasty after dinner rum! wonderful!

great rum, low costs!

cliffe432 🇺🇸 | 1 rating
Posted 5 years ago

I picked up a bottle of this on the recommendation of a co-worker. Coming from bourbon country, I really enjoy the of Doorly’s 12, with the barrels and smoke coming though just enough in a balanced profile to make me think this is the missing link between rum and bourbon.

Steve 🇬🇧 | 18 ratings
Posted almost 7 years ago

As I expected. Slight sweetness in smell. There is lot of body and very smooth to drink. In this price range, not many better rums.

Docsarvis (PREMIUM) 🇺🇸 | 463 ratings
Posted over 2 years ago

An excellent English style rum. Incredible bargain at under $30. True sipper. Smooth and flavorful without being sweet. Nice opening with vanilla and hints of nutmeg. Some fruit notes in the background with almond as it costs the palate. Nice body. Very balanced. The finish is nice and rich. If it was longer this would score 9 for me. A really nice rum.

Djmillard 🇺🇸 | 24 ratings
Posted almost 3 years ago

Excellent, inexpensive, and really, really good. A friend who doesn't love rum but is a committed whiskey drinker couldn't get enough of it. Not very sweet, eminently smooth, lightly fruity, and moderately complex to my amateur palate. On the list to re-purchase.

jmoak 🇺🇸 | 4 ratings
Posted 3 years ago

Sipping on Doorlys 12 for the first time and it is a very nice rum. Has a sweeter taste and easy sipper. Will definitely be adding this to the rotation. Great rum for the price of around $25

geroji 🇺🇸 | 26 ratings
Posted 3 years ago

Vanilla and oak-like notes make the price point unbelievable. As a sipper, this is fantastic; a favourite bottle of mine.

choligo 🇺🇸 | 6 ratings
Posted over 3 years ago

I am currently on my rum journey coming from both tequila and whisk(e)y, and this has got to be my favorite so far! 12 years and the price is an absolute BARGAIN. It is very smooth and tasty! It's my first natural rum as well, no sugar and no sweeteners. Very trusted brand and I'm very satisfied to have tried this. I love it. I am looking forward to trying more high end rums.




Brand Details

Name: ABV43 12-Year
Years Aged: 12
ABV: 43%
Type: Doorly's
Raw Material: Molasses
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Pot and Column Still
Women leading Rum: No

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