There is a river in Guyana named the Demerara and along its banks grow some of the finest sugarcane in the world. Sadly, this is no indication that the rum produced there is distilled from that cane.
All rum produced in Guyana claim that distinction of Demerara Rums, but El Dorado 12 Year Rum is claimed to be the final distillery standing in the country still producing their rums the old-fashioned way. Taste this rum and see for yourself, this is an exceptional beverage, aged to a mellow smoothness that creeps up on you in all the best possible ways. El Dorado rums are great, but this 12 Year is fantastic.
Fast Facts About The El Dorado 12 Year Rum
Of all the information available about a specific type of rum, there are four main staples that differentiate them in terms of both quality and flavor. The type of rum, the price point/quality of the rum, its country of origin, and the ABV (alcohol by volume). The fast facts for El Dorado 12 Year Rum below.
The El Dorado 12 Year Rum Notes
Tasting Notes
El Dorado 12 Year Rum : Packaging and Product
El Dorado 12 Year Rum : Our Personal Take
After trying so many rums, there was one clear winner when all the factors of flavor and enjoyment were weighed against price point, and that winner was El Dorado 12 Year Rum. While you can easily find a more expensive bottle, and you could find a more luxurious sipping rum, for our palate and for our wallet, we believe you would be hard pressed to find such an enjoyable sipping rum at anywhere near the cost of this bottle.
Some of the sipping rums at this point are cloyingly sweet, others are harsh and dank, but El Dorado 12 Year Rum walks that fine line of being a great sipping rum without teetering too far into the dessert topping category. We picked up a second bottle of El Dorado 12 Year Rum to enjoy at length.
Rum Reviewer’s Final Thoughts
Fine enough of a sipping rum to enjoy neat or over a single ice cube, and affordable enough to mix into your favorite cocktails without feeling like you’re “wasting” the good stuff, El Dorado 12 Year Rum is a perfect bottle that balances the line between sipper and mixer. We enjoyed it as a sipping rum and look forward to adding into our next rum cocktail.
Other Rums from Guyana
Country of origin, especially the location of the ingredients utilized in the manufacture of a rum, has a strong impact on the resulting taste, scent, and value of a rum. While El Dorado 12 Year Rum may not be the best option for your personal taste, there are other rum options from Guyana. Below are some other great rum choices.
Other Gold and Aged Rums in the More Expensive Category
Sometimes, maybe a specific rum is not the perfect choice for your personal taste and needs, however, you know that you’re in the right space. When that is the case, typically the same type of rum around the same price point will provide a similar, yet slightly different mouthfeel and experience. Below are some alternatives to The El Dorado 12 Year Rum that are Gold and Aged Rums at a More Expensive price point.
Recommended Drinks To Make With The El Dorado 12 Year Rum
The best way to enjoy a high-quality rum such as The El Dorado 12 Year Rum is to utilize it in a nice drink. Below are four great drink recipes that will be enhanced by utilizing The El Dorado 12 Year Rum in place of any low-quality rum you may consider.