DDL El Dorado 8 8yr 40%

“Versatile, caramel-rich with woody notes; great mixer.”

El Dorado 8-year-old Rum, crafted by Demerara Distillers in Guyana, is a versatile spirit praised for its rich caramel and woody notes. Users appreciate its ability to balance nuanced flavors of raisin, vanilla, and dried fruits with approachable affordability. It's a great mixer for tropical cocktails like Rum & Coke or Tiki drinks, while also holding its ground as a neat sipper. Some users note its light alcohol punch and sweetness, pointing out a mild lingering complexity. While it may not satisfy those seeking higher proof levels, El Dorado 8 provides a delightful entry into Guyanese rums, making it a staple for home bars at an attractive price.

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Where can I buy this rum?

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Highlights

  • Rich caramel and woody flavor
  • Delicious in cocktails
  • Good value for money

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How does this rum taste?

El Dorado 8 offers a rich caramel and woody profile, balanced with vanilla and fruit notes. Best suited for mixing, but also a pleasant sip.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Caramel Woody Vanilla Raisin Dried fruit Toasted

Taste

Caramel Woody Vanilla Oak Molasses Sweet

Finish

Woody Vanilla Caramel Dark chocolate Alcoholic Bitter

Community reviews

6.8/1092 ratings
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7.1/10

“an outstanding rum for cocktails and fruit punch. Pictured here in the Rum Runner. But you can also really enjoy it on its own and for a great price, it's a must-have in my home bar.”

Aroma

Woody Butterscotch Fruity Toasted

Taste

Woody Caramel Molasses Oak
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5.6/10

“Woody, sweet, bitter with a slight alcoholic tingle on the lips. I do not get much more out of it, not mine.”

Aroma

Green Toasted Nutty Burnt sugar Dried fruit

Taste

Woody Bitter Roasted Sweet Burnt sugar
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7.2/10

“All my Tastings and Scores are purely based on “Rums under £50”. I rarely look at Rums over £50 for my YouTube.”

Aroma

Dried fruit Raisin Caramel Woody Vanilla

Taste

Chocolate Woody Caramel Sweet Molasses

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Brand
El Dorado
RumX ID
RX714
ABV
40%
Made from
Molasses
Age
8 years
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
<50€
Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

18 €
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Community purchase statistics

The RumX community has already added 236 bottles to their collections:

146

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53

opened

37

emptied

38%

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