El Dorado Special Reserve 15-Year

Though relatively new to the rum scene, I was disappointed in this particular rum. To me, it played more like a scotch than a rum. I tried it first with an ice cube, which, in my opinion was a mistake which served only to amplify the scotchlike qualities. Drinking neat after considerable air-time was a preferable experience, though still not outstanding. Along with it's distinctively scotchy smell, I could pick out some particular notes, primarily dried fruit (plum? date?). I taste the fruit and caramel, but the palate is overwhelmed quickly by a prominent alcoholic taste (not cheap alcohol, mind you) and an unexpected burn which persists at the front of the mouth and all the way down. I suppose some may find that charming, but I found the warmth spicy and artificial. (Did I mention that this reminds me of scotch?) The taste did not linger long and quickly gave way to dryness, which contrasted the full mouthfeel. For $44CAD on sale, I am not angry with the purchase, but it won't take centre stage and I might even mix it.

At a stage I would of rated the the 12 better but after a few years drinking rums the 15 is top shelf there's brown sugar banana and a leathery tobacco taste that the 12 is missing

but also too sweet, a honest rum, ron, rhum must have no sugar added

For me it is very similar to El Dorado 12. Softer in taste. It's not worth the money for El Dorado 12.

L attaque est très douce, le rhum est gourmand.
Boisé et caramel se mélangent avec beaucoup d'harmonie.
Finale moyenne laissant en bouche le caramel et toujours le boisé.

I really like this one. But considering the price the El Dorado 12 is a little better.

Lots of complexity... sweet front and enjoyable bourbon cask notes

If i remember right 12 is much more in-your-face demerara taste, while this one is richer, more complex and smoother, but more alcoholy. When it comes to enjoyment factor its pretty much the same. One of very few rums ill drink on the rocks, as i usually have my rums neat.

This is one of the driest rums that I have had but it is really good. It has little heat and is quite smooth. This is a rum worthy of being sipped. If you choose to taste/pair it with chocolate, you may need to go with milk chocolate. It is more dry than the Real McCoy but less so than Zacapa XO. At around $50 a bottle, it is worth the money IF you like dry rums or just rum in general but if you prefer sweet rum, this may be one that "won't impress." Personally, I prefer sweet rums but I am absolutely a fan of all good rum and make no mistake, this is good rum! I highly recommend it for any connoisseur that may have missed it. In short...damn good stuff!

Този ром е много добър, макар и малко по-сладък. Цената е добра за качеството и годините на отлежаване.