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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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over 3 years ago
Not as sweet as I thought, but it surprised me a lot. It’s fruity with a good vanilla touch! Nice bottle too...
In my opinion this rum is not too sweet, has a nice smell, taste some vanilla and oak.
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over 3 years ago
Well balanced, just a bit more bourbon flavor than I like. Smooth taste and smooth finish maintaining the same flavor.
As many other reviewers have pointed out this is a smooth, sweet and sour rum made for everyday drinking — and priced for it too.
Posted
over 3 years ago
A little on the sweet side but has great flavour and a fantastic nose, very good sipper
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over 3 years ago
It's so good that I can't give it less than 9, it's different than 15 and 21, a bit smoother, less dark chocolate notes, molasses bit more vanilla, cinnamon, oak taste kinda feel different in every other El Dorado... it's not sweet rum, as someone says, the amount of sugar is kinda optimal in my opinion, it's well-balanced. Well, El Dorado 8 is absolutely less sweet but I conclude that 12 is more "polished", better balanced and more suitable for most people. I still prefer El Dorado15 the most but it's such an enjoyble moment with every El Dorado.
This is a nice rum and probably ranks high for rums in this price bracket. For me though I’d go for the 15 year one.
Posted
over 3 years ago
Nice cheaper alternative to the 15 year old with only a little bit more bite. Caramel tones with a strong rum and raisin flavour. Demerara rums really are my favourite.
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over 3 years ago
I used to think this rum is fairly decent but now it seems to me like the absurd amount of sugar added to it ruins it. I don't enjoy it any more neat because it is way too sweet. For cocktails it is still reasonably useful when you adjust the sugar level of the recipe down considerably.
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over 3 years ago
You can really feel the Caribbean vibes in this rum full of fruity Character. One of my everyday favourite Rums. Can't go wrong with this one.
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It's no secret quite a bit of sugar is added to this one. As shown by more serious drinkers/reviewers and their hydrometer tests. Such knowledge will influence your judgement when drinking but luckily I tasted the El Dorado before reading about it. And yes, it is clearly overly sweet. Most of my drinking buddies agree. I think it aims to a part of the (novice) market that thinks rums should taste like this, because, after all, the stuff is made from sugar cane. If you are looking for a smooth, sweet rum you are better off with the Diplomatico Exclusiva or the Zacapa 23. I found the El Dorado 12 quite monotonous.