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El Dorado 12-Year rum

El Dorado 12-Year

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Guyana | Aged | 40% ABV | Pot and Column Still

El Dorado 12-Year Rum is composed of a blend of aged rums, all at least 12 years old. The rums are distilled using a combination of stills including coffey stills and a double wooden pot still before being aged in bourbon oak casks.

Demerara Distillers of Guyana produces El Dorado 12-year rum and is the country's last remaining distillery, with origins tracing back to 1670. The name ""El Dorado"" references the legendary city of gold that is said to be in the country's Rupununi region.

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1392 El Dorado 12-Year Ratings

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Russ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 148 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

This is my go to rum that I've been drinking for ages and considering the price compared to the ED 15 you just can't beat it. I mostly drink it straight up but also add it to mixers when I want to add something special to a drink. My only complaint is like most of the other ED rums is the added sugar but I think the 12 isn't as bad as the 15 or the 21 but do realize that this rum does lean toward the sweet side.

George πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ | 31 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

Distinct rum from others. Smooth nose and an almost oaky flavour to it

Tobias Hansen πŸ‡©πŸ‡° | 95 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

Ganske udemærket begynder rom til hverdagssipperi. Men den er ikke noget særligt

Bill Mitchell πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί | 14 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

I keep coming back to the 12 as a fabulous drop for the money. Consistent and deep, I prefer it to the 15. I can't taste the bourbon in this one at all for some reason, perhaps it is there but I get minimal feedback from that cask. I think Dip ER and Zacapa 23 is the popular rum that moves other spirit drinkers to sipping Rums but this is the one that keeps many there.

Daniel πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ | 36 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

Smooth and sweet. I actually prefer this one over the 15-year

Rocketman πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 9 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

I agree with this review .T"his rum is very excellent in the glass and the nose is very smooth. First sip will hit your mouth with baking spice and orange peel with a hint of other fruits. The spice calms down a bit and leaves a lovely caramel flavor coating on the tongue. Burn is very minimal and is a very smooth rum"

Tomas πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ | 200 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

I have to say i prefer 8yo Eldo as this one is a bit sweeter than I like. But still overall great rum for great price.

Elar πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ | 2 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

Very smooth and silky sipping rum. The only reason I didn't give 10 is because there is a possibility that there might exist even better rum.

Egghead66 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ | 26 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

I received this rum as a birthday present and it is a gift that has kept on giving. I occasional pick up another bottle and enjoy it more every time. Sweet and smooth!

Erwin πŸ‡³πŸ‡± | 3 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

A hint of vanille.. great taste . .

Demno πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ | 92 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

I used to love the Diplomatico Exclusiva rum, but as you delve deeper... it is after some time just sweet and otherwise a little bland. This rum is similar, but apart from the smoothness and sweetness it gives such a lot of various tones and flavors... mainly almonds (slighty bitter) and the barrel-taste (woodish tones).

Try and compare ;)

EDIT: Moved to 8/10 once I tried El Dorado 15 (9/10) and letting an open 10/10 once I taste 21-year old ;)




Brand Details

Type: Aged
Company: El Dorado
Country: Guyana
ABV: 40%
Years Aged: 12
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Pot and Column Still
Women Led: No

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