Versailles El Dorado Special Cask Finish White Port Casks 2005 16yr 55,3%

Complex, port-forward with woody bitterness.

El Dorado White Port Cask offers a complex interplay of port and woody notes, with hints of vanilla and dried fruits. While unique, its bitterness divides opinions.



How does this rum taste?

  • Rich port and woody aroma
  • Complex flavor layers
  • Unique texture

El Dorado Special Cask Finish White Port Casks is a rum crafted in Guyana, distilled from molasses using a pot still at the Versailles distillery. Aged for 16 years, it boasts a complex profile enriched by its unique port cask finish. Users note a prominent blend of port and woody aromas, complemented by hints of plum and vanilla. The palate reveals layers of wood, vanilla, and dried fruits with a noticeable bitter undertone. While appreciated for its innovative cask finish and depth, opinions vary on its balance and bitterness. Some find its dry, oily texture intriguing, while others are less impressed. Ultimately, it's seen as an adventurous yet polarizing choice among El Dorado offerings.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Port Woody Plum Vanilla

Taste

Woody Port Vanilla Dried fruit

Finish

Woody Port Raisin Chocolate

How is this rum rated?

7.4/10
15 reviews
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7.6/10

"Puhh das ist richtig schwerer Tobak... Unter White Port cask hätte ich mir deutlich mehr helle Früchte erwartet und nicht so eine Wucht aus dunklen Aromen wie sauer pelziger Brombeere, kräftigen Tee Bitternoten, Lakritze, Kaffeesatz und Leder und überraschend trocken mit einer abgefahrenen öligen, Textur die ewig am Gaumen hängen bleibt. Insgesamt ein spannendes Experiment aber leider nicht so Recht mein Fall. Ich gebe auch zabo mit dem Duft nach Knete Recht, sehr irritierend!😆"

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8.2/10

"Another nice interpretation by using port cask finish. The finish is there with a nice fruit addition. Very light dryness on the palate, but overall a nice profile."

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8.4/10

"Brombeere und Pflaume sind eine leckere Kombi. Das Double Cask Aging gibt dem Rum einen angenehmen Schliff ohne das die Guyana DNA verloren geht."

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8.1/10

"Actually in of the nicer expressions of those finished DDLs imo. The finish is quite dominating, but playing nicer with the Versailles than in some other bottlings. Still very dry towards the finish, but still enjoyable."

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Details about this rum

Country
Distillery
Brand
El Dorado
RumX ID
RX13225
ABV
55,3%
Category
Pot Still Rum
Vintage
2005
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Pot Still
Age
16 years
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
<250€
Type of spirit
Rum
Versailles 2005 &nbsp; 16yr &nbsp; 55,3% El Dorado Special Cask Finish White Port Casks

How is the price of this rum developing?

Ø Market value
172€

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About the Versailles distillery

The Versailles distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Versailles have been reviewed 464 times with an average of 8.4/10.


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