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El Dorado 5-Year rum

El Dorado 5-Year

Guyana | Gold | 40% ABV

The blend of El Dorado 5-Year rum's is distilled in a both column and wooden stills before maturing for five years in bourbon oak casks.

El Dorado 5-year rum is produced by Demerara Distillers Ltd. of Guyana. Sharing its name with the Demerara River, Demerara Distillers first started production in 1670.

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Tasty, but not quite great
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191 El Dorado 5-Year Ratings

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beetleguise ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 10 ratings
Posted over 6 years ago

This is a fine rum, but doesnt quite have the demerara qualities you may be looking for. Not overly sweet, and fine in a cocktail. You could drink it neat, but it's not overly memorable. I recommend spending a few dollars more and getting the 8-year.

Paul B ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 472 ratings
Posted 6 years ago

At only a couple of bucks cheaper than it's 8 year old big brother, I was hesitant to even buy this one. As expected, it is paler in color. The aroma is pure demerara sugar with no alcohol vapors. On the palate is demerara and caramel, with the same flavors going down the pipe with no bitterness. There is nothing complex in this pleasant tasting rum, but also nothing at all that is offensive. Since the El Dorado 8 is a much better buy, the only reason that I can see for someone having both in their cabinet is for subtle coloring and flavor differences in complex tiki drinks. This one was $20 and not really a bargain.

Don ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ | 165 ratings
Posted almost 6 years ago

Light Amber in colour. The nose is of burnt sugar and some oak. The taste has a light burn but the burnt caramel taste takes over to a moderate finish. It is an excellent mixer but also not too hard to sip.

dsrum ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 5 ratings
Posted almost 5 years ago

This rum is nothing special, the aroma is a bit off putting. Although it mixes well, the flavor and aftertaste are not great. Absolutely fine in a cocktail, but not worth drinking straight.

mistervee ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 10 ratings
Posted over 8 years ago

This is a pretty good mixing rum, but not nearly as smooth or tasty as the ED12 or ED15. Hits the palate with the simple taste of rum, followed by a good amount of Navy rum type burn when sipped alone. In our house, its is used as a mixer, gives a good taste and kick to cola. Pyrat will remain my goto for the rum and coke scene however.

m keating ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 38 ratings
Posted almost 5 years ago

So age does make a difference. But at this price not a all bad. you could sip it but let it air first. best to mix and enjoy

Matt Coast ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ | 30 ratings
Posted almost 6 years ago

Quite easy to drink. I could say that this is a good first rhum to start tasting hobby.

Can be mixed or taken neat with ice. Not so sweet but I did like the notes of toffee and nutmeg.

Jagsroy (PREMIUM) ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ | 288 ratings
Posted almost 6 years ago

Recently purchased a bottle of El Dorado 5 yr rum, which is a bargain in my area. I am not an El Dorado fan as the majority of their product is too sweet for my liking. The El Dorado 5 yr, however, which tests at 12 gpl contains 1/3 of added sugar compared to their popular ED12 and ED15 so I thought I would give it a try.
My initial perception was that it is indeed a young rum, which lacks the complexity of aged rums, however, it is nevertheless a nice change and even acceptable as a sipper once in a while. The sweetness of this rum is detectable but not overpowering. I am not likely to purchase this rum again as there are too many dry rums I prefer but I enjoyed ED5 more than I thought I would.

Graham Davie ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง | 66 ratings
Posted almost 6 years ago

This one took me by surprise, certainly not as sweet as I expected, in fact I found it quite dry.
Good colour, legs that cling to the snifter, and warms you all the way down.
For the price I can't think of many that would best it.
Not tried it with any mixer, to be honest I don't think I will, just sip it neat and enjoy it.
Enjoy, Graham.

Michal Micko (PREMIUM) ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ | 642 ratings
Posted over 5 years ago

Weak body, strong alcohol taste, short aftertaste. Only for mixing. Save you money for 12y or 15y




Brand Details

Name: 5-Year
Years Aged: 5
ABV: 40%
Type: El Dorado
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Unknown
Distillation: Unknown
Women Led Rum: No

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