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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 4 years ago
I find this rum to be a safe bet for anyone just getting into the world of rum. I like it and want to rate it higher than a 7 but i like the El Dorado 15 year old just a little better. In reality i would give this a 7.5 if it were possible. The only negative i find about it is that it is just a little too far on the sweet side but it's still good. On ice this one becomes an 8/10 because it tones down the sweetness a bit and makes it more enjoyable. I was amazed to visit a bar in Southend, Essex, which actually had this behind the bar! I was so happy to see a bottle of this rather than the usual rums like Captain Morgan etc that this became a 10/10 for the night haha. Every sip was pure gold because of my happiness to find this stocked.
Posted
over 5 years ago
Pre mňa osobne jeden z najlepších rumov pomer cena-výkon. Vynikajúci rum.
Posted
almost 6 years ago
The 12-year one is quite sweet but not to sweet. It’s very easy to drink and a perfect rum to take your first steps with into the rumworld. It’s very fruity and you can also taste honey and dark sugar.
Posted
6 years ago
Beautiful amber colour, pleasantly aromatic, smooth, sweet, nice finish. If you can find a better rum anywhere near this price please let me know, immediately!
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over 6 years ago
Had high expectations on this one but it was not what i hoped for. Maybe it needs more time to breathe. Will try it again later and maybe set a higher rating. But the taste notes didn't suit me. Very fruity etanol taste and smell. Expected a toffee explosion. Nice bottle though. Let it breathe now it's great! Tried it again.
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over 6 years ago
I don’t like this rum. Fells bitter without anything special to find in it.
Normally I drink my rum straight, this rum however is something I will break down and add in a combination with a mix (rum mule is a good option). This rum is smother than some others in this price range with a hint of Carmel but has a slight ethanol finish.
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over 6 years ago
The color in the glass is the standard dark, glowing brown hue induced by caramel coloring.
The nose is warm, inviting, with a slight turpentine-like off note usual in El Dorado rums. Dried fruits, ginger bread.
Sugar dominates the palate, counter-balanced by some oak and moderate smoky spice. Notes of apricot marmelade and dates. The mouthfeel is rather thin, with an acidic overtone, the finish is oak with lingering sugar.
IMO weakest of the 12, 15, 21 offerings.
Posted
over 6 years ago
I believe this rum is a blend of runs from a coffey still and wooden pot still that are all aged for a minimum of 12 years. I find that it has a good deal of complexity to keep the drinker interested. Would recommend as a sipper, or with coconut water.
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almost 7 years ago
Good, but a bit too sweet. Nice for cocktails maybe
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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.