El Dorado 2006 Single Still Enmore 12-Year

The nose initially it reminds me of VSOP cognac - a grapey note is prominent before fading off; it then opens up a bit more with some banana, spice and some really lovely wood aromas, something like cedar. On the palate, it has some initial low-key sweetness which gives way to a good amount of dry wood, with a black pepper note tagging up with a touch of alcohol burn. Nothing detrimental. The finish is fairly non-descript with a touch of caramel. Overall, it’s my least favourite of the ED 2006 single still bottlings, compared to the Versaiiles and the Port Mourant. However, the ability to sample to component parts of the ED blends is a fascinating exercise in its own right.

Now this is a good rum dark mahogany hues, in the glass not overly sweet like most El Dorado rums not hint of added sugars. This is a good manly rum nice long lingering depth smooth rich and full bodied.