The El Dorado 8-year-old rum is a remarkable spirit produced in Guyana by the esteemed Demerara Distillers Ltd. Crafted from rich molasses and aged for a full 8 years, this rum boasts a harmonious blend of flavors including caramel, wood, molasses, vanilla, and oak. Its captivating aroma features notes of caramel, wood, vanilla, raisin, and butterscotch. A favorite among rum connoisseurs and mixologists alike, it is praised for its versatility in cocktails such as Rum & Coke and Tiki-Cocktails.
The El Dorado 8 Year Old is a blend of several rums distilled in traditional stills, one of which is made of wood, a unique feature of the distillery. The rum is then aged in oak casks previously used for bourbon aging, adding to its complex flavor profile. Upon tasting, the caramelized woodiness is prominent, with smoky and burnt notes, followed by roast and molasses flavors. Ripe fruit notes, particularly fleshy cherry, can be detected once the rum has been in the mouth. Whether enjoyed neat or in cocktails, this rum offers a pleasant tasting experience.
This blend of heavy rums characteristic of English tradition and lighter rums offers a delightful tasting experience. The El Dorado 8 Year Old is a recent addition to the El Dorado range of splendid golden Demerara rums from Guyana and serves as a terrific all-rounder, working well in luxury Mojitos or Rum Old-Fashioneds, but also delicious on the rocks or sipped slowly.
Guyana, located in South America with direct access to the Atlantic Ocean, has a long history of rum production. With up to 300 different distilleries at its peak, the small country has a rich tradition of rum production. The Demerara Distillers, formed by the merger of many small distilleries, has continued this tradition. The distillery uses both Pot Stills and Continuous Stills, enabling it to produce a wide variety of rum styles. The El Dorado 8 Year Old is the result of skilled blending by Master Mixers, using old rums, the youngest of which is eight years old, stored by Demerara Distillers, including the original wooden Coffey Still of Enmore and the Wooden pot of Port Mourant.
The aroma profile includes toasted notes, vanilla, dried fruit, raisin, brown sugar, butterscotch, caramel, nutty, and banana.
Expect flavors of sweetness, oak, vanilla, molasses, bitterness, woodiness, caramel, dark chocolate, and sugar with roasted notes.
The finish is toasted, with notes of oak, vanilla, molasses, bitterness, chocolate, woodiness, fruitiness, caramel, and a slight alcoholic tingle.
Yes, it is an outstanding rum for cocktails such as Rum & Coke and Tiki-Cocktails. It is also great for luxury Mojitos and Rum Old-Fashioneds, but can be enjoyed neat or on the rocks as well.
The ABV of El Dorado 8 Year Old Rum is 40%.
The bottle size is 700 ml.
El Dorado 8 Year Old Rum has received a variety of reviews from rum enthusiasts. Many appreciate its balanced and complex profile, with notes of sweet caramel, toffee, and a hint of oak. It is praised for its versatility in cocktails and is also considered a good sipper. Some reviewers wished it had a higher proof, but overall, it is seen as an excellent value for money and a great introduction to Demerara rums. It is noted for its woody, sweet, and slightly bitter taste with a light alcoholic tingle on the lips.
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