EL DORADO “THE LAST CASKS” Diamond Coffey Still Aged in Uitvlugt” 22 yr 2000

Review #1100; Rum #427

This rum come from Demerara Distillers Limited located in Guyana. This rum was distilled from molasses on a Coffey Column still, aged for a year in ex-bourbon, then aged for 21 years in ex-Uitvlugt casks in Guyana.

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Distillery: Demerara Distillers Limited

Bottler: Demerara Distillers Limited

Region: Guyana

ABV: 54.4%

Still: Coffey Column

Cask: 1 year ex-Bourbon in Guyana, 21 years ex-Uitvlugt in Guyana

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Nose:  Slight Motor Oil, Guava, Spearmint, Vanilla, Peppery, faint glue

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, motor oil, guava, spearmint, vanilla, allspice

Finish: Medium length finish, motor oil, guava, minty, vanilla, cedar, allspice

Rating: 7/10

Color me surprised, but this is actually a great rum. That nice industrial oil backdrop serves to guide you through some spices, fruits, and a bit of mint shockingly which isn’t something I get too often in rum. The oak is well balanced and integrates well. Very impressive, but still way too expensive in my opinion

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