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El Dorado 12-Year rum

El Dorado 12-Year

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Guyana | Aged | 40% ABV | Pot and Column Still Distilled

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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1384 El Dorado 12-Year Ratings

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Corneliusl 🇳🇴 | 89 ratings
Posted 3 years ago

This is one of my go to rums for a mai tai! Good for sipping, good in a drink!

Kenneth 🇵🇷 | 17 ratings
Posted 9 years ago

This is a sweet rum that leaves you wanting more. Tried the 15yr and it just didn't leave as good of an impression. Would definitely recommend....

Bill Rogers 🇺🇸 | 33 ratings
Posted 9 years ago

I find this a smooth sipping rum that is over-rated. I prefer a rum on the rocks with slices of lime. I find I use more limes to take off the hard edge of this rum. Good but far from favorite. Aargh!

Peter 🇭🇺 | 91 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

You shouldnt start your rum-carrer with this one,after gaining a bit experience with light rums like 7yo Cubans,its a perfect step-up. Like the 15yrs old,it gives you a warming feeling in your belly which lasts quite long,without biting. The extra added sugar is the only disappointing fact. I edited it now from 9 to 8 ,i sampled a second bottle after years. My taste might changed

Jan 🇺🇸 | 7 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

One of the best rums i have tasted so far.
Gentle aftertaste, complex flavor, "oily" on the tongue.
Caramel is still very dominant though... but i kind of like it in this case.

Braeckman 🇧🇪 | 10 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

une belle bouteille, un rhum à boire sec. tres equilibre, suffisamment sur l alcool mais pas trop. Beaucoup de parfum , multiples gouts d'épices.

tftowner106 🇨🇦 | 23 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

very impressed with this smooth Guyana Demerara rum. I've read the reviews about the added sugar but I just really enjoy the flavour. Excellent supper!

Richard k 🇨🇦 | 5 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

very nice sweet rum easy on the pallet easy on the nose goes down very well straight up

A.Greenleaf 🇺🇸 | 51 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

this is truly delicious. I have yet to try the 8, 15, or 21 but I am now looking forward to it. A deep molasses flavor is the first thing that jumps out, but the spices come out shortly after. I will enjoy the rest of the bottle.

mamajuana 🇺🇸 | 148 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

This rum is a sweet aged rum. There is a lack of complexity. The plus is that you can sip half a bottle before you realize it.

brad 🇨🇦 | 5 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

Rich color with nice legs
Smell of vanilla brown sugar with a pleasant heat.
I'm the mouth the vanilla comes through with chocolate and appercots. There is the heat again but again it is welcomed.
Finish is smooth with the vanilla lingering.




Brand Details

Name: 12-Year
Years Aged: 12
ABV: 40%
Type: El Dorado
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Pot and Column Still
Women Led Rum: No

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