El Dorado 12 years Guyana Rum 40%

Seven years running this rum won gold at the Caribbean Rum Taste Test – a rare consistency for a 12 year old release.

Expert description

El Dorado 12 Year is a Demerara Rum from Guyana, matured for at least 12 years in oak casks and bottled at 40%.

The rum is distilled by Demerara Distillers at the Diamond distillery, where several historic styles of molasses-based rum from the region's former plantations are carried forward in modern production. El Dorado 12 Year is a blend representing the classic, smooth Demerara style, where the molasses base gives a natural dark sweetness without the need for heavy additives.

Tasting notes

Nose

Lush tropical fruit and spice with honey and dark sugar, rich caramel and toffee, followed by mango and banana, plus a light vanilla note and a hint of nutmeg and cinnamon.

Palate

Round, smooth and full-bodied with brown sugar and molasses upfront, moving into dried fruit and a touch of citrus zest, while oak lends a pleasant dryness that balances the sweetness.

Finish

Elegant and dry, long and warming, with sweetness gradually fading and notes of dark chocolate, coffee and a hint of tobacco.

Specifications

Distillery: El Dorado (Demerara Distillers)
Region/Country: Guyana
Type: Demerara Rum
Age: 12 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 8715151120799
Serving suggestion: In a snifter glass or over ice

Flavour profile

Molasses · Caramel · Tropical · Smooth · Full-bodied

Did you know?

El Dorado 12 Year has won gold at the Caribbean Rum Taste Test seven years in a row, one of the most consistent award streaks for a single age statement in the rum world.

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Frequently asked questions about El Dorado 12 Year

What is a Demerara Rum?

It is a rum from Guyana's Demerara region, typically made from sugarcane molasses and often distilled on historic pot stills, giving a characteristic dark, full-bodied sweetness.

What does El Dorado 12 Year taste like?

Lush tropical fruit and caramel on the nose, a round, smooth palate with brown sugar and molasses, and a long, elegant finish with dark chocolate and coffee.

Why is it so well reviewed?

It has won gold at the Caribbean Rum Taste Test seven years in a row, reflecting its consistent quality and the classic Demerara style it represents.

How should it be served?

Great in a snifter glass at room temperature for the full aroma experience, or simply over ice.

Does it pair well with food?

Its caramel and molasses tones make it a good match for a dark chocolate dessert or a caramelised fruit tart.

Is El Dorado 12 Year a good introduction to Demerara rum?

Yes, its smooth, accessible style makes it a natural starting point before exploring the house's older, more complex releases.