Review #1022: Rum #352: El Dorado Cask Strength Single Still Port Mourant 12yr 2009

El Dorado Cask Strength Single Still Port Mourant 12yr 2009

This is a bottling from Demerara Distillers Limited located in Guyana. This rum was distilled on the Port Mourant Double Wooden Pot Still, aged for 12 years in oak barrels in Guyana, then bottled at cask strength with no additives.

ABV: 56.7%

Nose: Toasted Brown Sugar, Espresso, Dark Chocolate, Black Tea, burnt caramel, coconut

Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, Dark Chocolate, Espresso, Black Tea, a hint of vanilla, soy sauce

Finish: Long length finish, Coffee, dark chocolate, black tea, vanilla, burnt caramel, black pepper

Rating: 8/10

This is a great release and kind of what I wanted from El Dorado in terms of Port Mourant. It’s really savory and leans into that slightly burnt profile. The thick and oily mouthfeel and long finish really elevate compared to a number of other DDL bottlings I have had. However, for being always available part of the lineup it’s a great addition.

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect