DDL El Dorado 12 12yr 40%
El Dorado 12 is a dark rum produced by Demerara Distillers Ltd in Guyana, crafted from molasses and aged for 12 years. This rum is characterized by its rich caramel, vanilla, and woody aromas, blending seamlessly into a flavor profile of sweetness, spice, and notes of chocolate and dried fruit. It has a 40% ABV and is well-regarded for its smoothness and accessibility. While some appreciate its sweetness and depth as an entry-level sipper, others find it overly sugared with a thin finish. Overall, El Dorado 12 offers a rounded experience, making it both versatile for cocktails and enjoyable neat, valued by beginners and seasoned rum enthusiasts alike.
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Rich caramel and vanilla aroma
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Smooth, balanced flavor profile
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Good for beginners
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How does this rum taste?
El Dorado 12 presents caramel and vanilla aromas, with a sweet, woody flavor profile. It's celebrated for its balance, though some find it too sweet.
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What are the key facts about this rum?
El Dorado
RX21
40%
Rum Based Spirit
Molasses
12 years
70cl
<50€
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Stefan Persson
2 February 2024
“It’s quite sweet, almost too sweet. The new 2020 release is therefore much better. It tastes a lot of Demerara sugar. But I believe it’s one of the better entries to the rum world if you still can get a hold of a bottle.”
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Mirko Frosini 🇮🇪
18 February 2023
“Significantly lower than the 15-year-old.”
Luuzi
20 April 2022
“Beautiful rum. Makes the beginner want more.”
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