The El Dorado Albion 2004 AN is a 14-year-old rum from the historic Albion distillery in Guyana, bottled at a cask strength of 60.1%. This exceptional rum was distilled in 2004 using rich molasses and a Coffey still, then aged for 14 years before being bottled in 2018 at the renowned Diamond Distillery. The "AN" mark on the bottle refers to the distillation style as it was practiced in the Albion distillery, which closed in 1968. This limited edition rum is a testament to the art of rum-making and the legacy of the Albion distillery.
Displaying a beautiful amber color, the El Dorado Albion 2004 AN offers a rich, complex flavor profile. The nose is filled with woody notes, raisins, vanilla, dark chocolate, and a hint of coconut. On the palate, it reveals caramelized sweetness, smooth vanilla, rich chocolate, and a touch of oak. The finish is long and lingering, with notes of spices and cocoa.
This well-caramelized, strongly toasted rum boasts a profile of greedy Demerara, featuring flavors of coconut, tobacco, and vanilla, as well as hints of soft wood, dried banana, nuts, toffee, and smoked oak. The palate immediately succumbs to this overdose of comfortable and greedy flavors, which are neither superficial nor too heavy. It is perfect for both newcomers and seasoned aficionados. Whether enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail, the El Dorado Albion 2004 AN is sure to delight and inspire.
The El Dorado Albion 2004 AN rum is 14 years old.
This rum was distilled in 2004 and bottled in 2018.
The ABV of the El Dorado Albion 2004 AN rum is 60.1%.
The bottle size is 700 ml.
This rum is produced in Guyana at the Diamond Distillery.
The "AN" mark refers to the traditional distillation style as it was practiced in the Albion distillery, which closed in 1968.
Overall: The El Dorado Rare Collection AN rum offers a sophisticated and nuanced taste experience with deep chocolate notes, sweet caramel sweetness, and elegant spices.
Reviewers praise the El Dorado Albion 2004 AN for its superb balance of flavors. Described as an iron hand in a velvet glove, the rum presents sweet, caramelized, chocolate, vanilla, caffeine, and spicy aromas that mingle with fruity sweetness. This sweetness carries through on the palate, with a dark, slightly toasted structure and a hint of licorice. The alcohol is remarkably well-integrated, allowing its intensity and subtlety to shine. The finish is long, offering a nice bitterness and well-integrated alcohol, with notes of gingerbread during the festive season. Reviewers highlight its dense and intense nose, delightful palate, and well-rounded flavors, making it a must-try for any rum lover. Overall, it's considered a heavy, dark, oily incarnation of tropically aged rums from Guyana, with a wonderful nose and complex, floral profile at an excellent quality/price ratio.
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