El Dorado 25 years Guyana 1990 Rum 43%

There are rums you drink, and there are rums you sit still with. El Dorado 25 Year belongs to the latter category.

Expert description

El Dorado 25 Year Guyana 1990 is a Guyana Rum matured in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 43%.

The rum was created to mark the turn of the millennium and comes from Demerara Distillers in Guyana, which distils on a collection of historic stills, including the Port Mourant pot still, the Enmore wooden coffey still and the Versailles pot still. After distillation, the rum is matured for at least 25 years in casks that previously held bourbon, giving it, over the years, a silky-smooth structure many compare to old cognac.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dark caramel, molasses, baking spice and tobacco, underpinned by a deep, rounded oak tone.

Palate

Sweet and syrupy with brown sugar, cloves, nutmeg, raisins, dates and a hint of cigar tobacco.

Finish

Long, soft and mellow, where the oak and the syrupy sweetness carry all the way through.

Specifications

Distillery: Demerara Distillers
Region/Country: Guyana
Type: Rum
Age: 25 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon
EAN no.: 8715151250748

Flavour profile

Syrupy · Molasses · Spiced · Silky · Tobacco

Investment potential

Medium. El Dorado 25 Year is a celebrated, long-matured release from one of the Caribbean's most respected rum houses, and older vintages in the series have historically drawn steady collector interest.

Did you know?

El Dorado 25 Year was originally launched to mark the turn of the millennium, and the name El Dorado refers to the myth of the golden city Spanish explorers pursued in the very area where the Demerara River flows today.

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Frequently asked questions about El Dorado 25 Year

Is El Dorado 25 Year worth it?

Yes, the long maturation, the historic stills behind the rum and Demerara Distillers' celebrated reputation make it one of the most respected age-stated rums from Guyana.

What does El Dorado 25 Year taste like?

Dark caramel and molasses on the nose, a sweet, syrupy palate with spice and dried fruit, and a long, soft finish.

Which stills are used for El Dorado 25 Year?

The rum is distilled on a combination of historic stills at Demerara Distillers, including the Port Mourant pot still and the Enmore wooden coffey still.

How should El Dorado 25 Year be served?

Best in a snifter glass at room temperature, preferably without ice, so the syrupy structure and the long spice and tobacco notes can unfold.

Is El Dorado 25 Year a good gift?

Yes, the long maturation and the celebrated history behind the rum make it a natural gift for the experienced rum enthusiast.

Why is the rum often compared to cognac?

The long maturation in ex-bourbon casks gives it a silky-smooth structure and a depth many find reminiscent of old cognac.