Review #1023; Rum #353: El Dorado Cask Strength Single Still Enmore 12 yr 2009

El Dorado Cask Strength Single Still Enmore 12yr 2009

This rum comes to us from Demerara Distiller’s Limited located in Guyana. This molasses based rum was distilled in 2009 on the Wooden Continuous Coffey Still, placed in oak casks, then aged for 12 years before being bottled at cask strength with no additives.

ABV: 54.3%

Nose: Slight Burnt Caramel, a hint of vanilla, slight vegetal notes, lime juice, Dried Apricot

Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Toasted Coconut, Vanilla Bean, black tea, dried apricot, faint lime

Finish: Medium length finish, Burnt Caramel, Toasted Coconut, Vanilla, Black Tea, Lime, Dried Apricot

Rating: 7/10

This is a great rum. Oily mouthfeel, good finish. It hits you in that dessert rum kind of mood with the caramel, vanilla, and coconut. Some of the savory elements bring it in. Tropically aged DDL is awesome and Im glad these are available in the US.

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