Category: Demerara Distillers

El Dorado 12

On By MajorHopIn 80-84, Demerara Distillers, Guyana, RumLeave a comment

El Dorado 12

Paid: $25 for 750ml

Distilled/Owned by: Demerara Distillers

Region: Guyana

40% ABV

Distillate: Molasses

Aged For: 12 Years

Cask Type: Ex-bourbon

Chill Filtered: Yes?

Additives used: Sugar added

 

 

Color: Chestnut orange

Drank: Neat, in a glencairn

Nose: Sweet syrup, molasses, vanilla, citrus, raisins, brown sugar, tropical fruit

Mouthfeel: Light bodied

Palate/Taste: Maple syrup, vanilla, brown sugar, oak, oranges, sherry, molasses, coconut

Finish: Light warmth and short, caramel, coconut, vanilla, and brown sugar

Thoughts: I compare this with Diplomatica Reserva as they are both sweetened rums, but I like the El Dorado a bit more. That said, as I explore more rum I am finding the sweetness to be just too much and can only have it in small amounts. When I am in the mood I do enjoy it though.

Score: 81 out of 100

El Dorado Superior White

On By MajorHopIn 75-79, Demerara Distillers, Guyana, RumLeave a comment

El Dorado superior white

Paid: $12 for 750ml

Distilled/Owned by: Demerara Distillers

Region: Guyana

40% ABV

Distillate: Molasses

Aged For: NAS

Cask Type: Not stated

Chill Filtered: Yes

Additives Used: Undisclosed

 

 

Color: Clear

Drank: Neat, in a glencairn.

Nose: Alcohol, grass, sugar crystals, eucalyptus

Mouthfeel: Light bodied

Palate/Taste: Sugar, sweet vanilla, clean, grassy

Finish: Short and gentle with a sugar crystal and cane juice flavor

Thoughts: I know it’s not meant to be drank straight, but I’m not a big fan of mixed drinks. I keep this more on hand for guests to mix drinks for, and to that end it works well and that’s how I’m going to score it.

Score: 75 out of 100