El Dorado 2000 Skeldon

This one is the best rum I have ever had. Chocolate meets caramell, wood and fruits such as coconut and banana. I could smell it forever before drinking it.

Tento rum byl moje silvestrovské pití a to včetně připitku do nového roku.
Jednoduše skvělý rum. Škoda, že jej není více za lepší cenu. Bude pařit mezi moje TOP rumy, co jsem kdy pil a to dokonce jej zařadím před CARONI 21.

Name is for scotland and rightly so, this tastes like a sweet whiskey with a very smooth finish

Příjemná vůně, chuť nasladla, plna, lehce štiplavý, ale vše krásně vybalancovano. Za mě moc příjemný kousek

To my knowledge, it is one of the only five rums representing the SVR/SWR mark. Bottled at 58.3%, it welcomes with an intense aroma. The initial sensations are dominated by Guyaneese molasses and nail polish remover, which is followed by dust and petrol. It was a pleasant surprise to smell coke, blown-off candles and the aroma of the forest: resin and cones. The aromas develop with time, bringing to the nose kitchen spices; herbs, marjoram, oregano and thyme. Notes of coffee start to appear, interplaying with the coke, as the whole sensation shifts to fruity and dessert notes; orange, dried apricot, nougat, chocolate, brown sugar and warm wood, concluded with an industrial metallic smell. After letting the rum breathe for an hour a surprise appears: a smell of bacon, burnt fat and meat, which anticipates an extremely interesting flavour profile.

The initial mouth sensation is rich and astonishing, simultaneously offering coffee, cocoa, and the sweet and salty taste. Surprisingly, notes of bacon appear, balanced by the sourness of wood. The burn of high ABV is entirely absent as we are stunned by the variety and intensity of flavours. The taste turns sweeter with time, bringing to mind Werther's Original caramel candies, molasses and coconut. Finish is composed of dried fruits, dry wood, accompanied by coffee and molasses. Dried fruits return in the warming-up aftertaste, among which orange is the most pronounced.

This is clearly one of the most interesting rums I've tried, doubtlessly meeting the high expectations connected to the name of Skeldon. This tasting made me desire to try other SVR/SWR marks.

First of all i want to show my gratitude towards the people who recreated the legendary (Velier) Skeldons that most of us missed out. The Velier releases are our of reach for most of us now. And i am more than happy to have the opportunity to try this sample that vomi shared with me. Not considering the price (250-300€) this is without a doubt a rum i really want to have in my basement. Most impressive part for me is the very long aftertaste. But i didnt have this "wow im comleteley speechless-moment" with this one. Cant rate it a 10 because i can imagine this even better.

- vůně velmi příjemná, karemely, ovoce, meruňky, rybíz jemný kouř, dub
- chuť 58,3% dá o sobě vědět, více nasládlá, pikantní, do čokoládová
Skvělý, jen ta cena...🥺

Everything that one can expect from a fine, tropic-matured Demerara rum. No flaws. That sweet-sour, molasses, Christmas cake, dark chocolate, mocha coffee, aromatic wood...WOW.

The Skeldon has all you can wish for a Demerera rum. In my opinion the best from El Dorado I have tasted. Very high on alcohol (ABV 58.3) but it is so well integrated.

Nose is intens with sour elements, spices and abricot.
Really good connection between nose and palate. Again I get some sour notes, some wood and fruity. I am so happy, this is really fantastic and extreme well balanced rum. If you get the chance to taste it, go for it!!