El Dorado Port Morant 1999 Guyana Rum 61,4%

The world's last surviving wooden double pot still of its kind still distils rum as though it were still the 1800s.

Expert description

El Dorado Port Morant 1999 is a Single Still Demerara Rum from Guyana, distilled on the Diamond distillery's famous Port Mourant wooden double pot still in 1999, matured for 16 years in former bourbon casks and bottled at 61.4% with no added sweetening.

The Port Mourant still is the world's last surviving wooden double pot still of its type and produces a markedly heavier, smokier, more earthy rum than most other Demerara still styles. Being part of El Dorado's Rare Collection, the release is neither filtered nor sweetened, letting the still's raw, historic character come through undisturbed.

Tasting notes

Nose

Smoky and earthy with intense spiced tones, a greedy fruitiness evoking cooked apple, vanilla and cinnamon, extended by liquorice, almond and walnuts, highlighted with candied orange, tar, aniseed, black pepper, cloves and nutmeg.

Palate

Woody notes explode on the tongue, transitioning into spiced aniseed and tar followed by a buttery, oily, nutty caramel, surprisingly citrus-forward with sweetness and dryness on the first sip.

Finish

Vibrant woody aromas, sweet spices and dried fruit blend harmoniously into a refined, delicate finish with a hint of citrus.

Specifications

Distillery: El Dorado (Demerara Distillers)
Region/Country: Guyana
Type: Single Still Demerara Rum
Age: 16 years
ABV: 61.4%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 1999
Series: Rare Collection

Flavour profile

Smoky · Earthy · Spiced · Complex · Intense

Did you know?

The Port Mourant still is the last surviving wooden double pot still of its type in the world and has been in continuous use since the 1800s, making every bottle from this still a piece of living distilling history.

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Frequently asked questions about El Dorado Port Morant 1999

What is special about the Port Mourant still?

It is the world's last surviving wooden double pot still of its type, in continuous use since the 1800s, and it gives a markedly smoky, earthy character not found in other stills.

What does Port Morant 1999 taste like?

Smoky and earthy with intense spice on the nose, a complex palate of tar, aniseed and caramel, and a refined, delicate finish with a hint of citrus.

Is it worth the money?

The historic wooden double pot still, the long 16 year maturation and the unfiltered, unsweetened profile make it a rare collector's bottle rather than an everyday rum.

How should it be served?

Best in a snifter glass, ideally with a few drops of water to open up the smoky, spiced layers.

What is the difference between this and Versailles 2002?

Port Morant 1999 comes from a different historic still and has a more smoky, earthy character, while Versailles 2002 is more powerful and tannic.

Is it suited to beginners?

No, its intense strength and complex profile make it most interesting for experienced rum collectors already familiar with the characteristic styles of the Demerara stills.