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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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John ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 16 ratings
Posted almost 10 years ago

This rum is one of my favorites for under $20. It has a floral spiced flavor that is slightly sweet. Just right for sipping on ice on those hot summer nights in south Florida.

Bonandy ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ | 110 ratings
Posted almost 2 years ago

Good rum to sipping. The smell of almonds and dried plums. Good value for money.

PapaKielbasa ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 38 ratings
Posted almost 2 years ago

Notes of brown sugar, molasses, and burtnt sugars on the nose. Great for mixing in a Three dots and a dash or in coffee.

The palate gets better with age. Try the 8 or the 12.

DB ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 69 ratings
Posted almost 2 years ago

I do really like El Dorado in general, but this is my least favorite of the core lineup. It's reasonably tasty, not too harsh (some minor burn), but there are many, better 5 year old rums at this price point. This one is a bit rough around the edges, feels immature. Sippable, yes - but much better as a mixer in my opinion. El Dorado claims best straight or on the rocks, but I've gotta disagree, and is why I'm giving it a 6. Each to their own, but I think the 8 year is where El Dorado starts getting good as a sipper.

lulabrooks ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 14 ratings
Posted 2 years ago

Good price point. Good mixer. Not much of a sipper but they don't all have to be.

liamhansen10 ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ | 28 ratings
Posted 2 years ago

I like the 5-year, however, the $44 price point makes it not worth purchasing over the far superiors. 12-year, which costs $3 more. It's an easy purchase if it's the only affordable aged rum available.

Captain_Tyson ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 100 ratings
Posted 2 years ago

Pretty clear this isnโ€™t a sipping rum. I believe if you need something darker for mixing this is a decent choice. Older EDs are good for sipping, but I donโ€™t think this even tries to pretend itโ€™s anything more than a mixer.

Seko ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ | 205 ratings
Posted 2 years ago

This one is a simple, slightly spicy Demerara, a bit too devoid of any remarkable taste. On the nose, there is prominent alcoholic butterscotch, with an orange peel and a hint of wood, the taste is spices, then some emptyness, the aftertaste is short and slightly bitter. It can be sipped, it bites a bit, but it could be worse. Unfortunately there is nothing much to enjoy it on its own for me. When mixed, it tastes quite odd with coke. It is not bad with orange juice though. It is not entirely bad, but no reason to buy it again for me.

ScottN ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 35 ratings
Posted 2 years ago

It has the carmel notes that exist in other demerara rums but doesn't quite reach their levels. It also doesn't have the complexity that other equally aged rums have. Definitely good for mixing and sipping in a pinch, but other better rums exist for the same style or the same price point.

Monty702 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 3 ratings
Posted 2 years ago

Excellent mixer. Decent sipper, but not exceptional. This is a darn good price/taste value which I find a better buy until you go with the 21 Yr. El dorado. Very pleasant, indeed.

Justinharp ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 29 ratings
Posted 2 years ago

This is not a supper. But a work horse in any tiki bar.




Brand Details

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

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