A Legacy of Tropical Oak and Time - El Dorado 21 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum
El Dorado 21 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum presents an artful marriage of Guyana’s oldest distilling heritage and long tropical maturation. Blended from rums distilled on historic stills and aged at least 21 years in oak casks under equatorial climate, this expression delivers deep, layered richness and a contemplative sipping experience for rum lovers seeking depth and complexity.
Tasting Experience
Appearance: Deep amber‑copper with hints of mahogany — rich and inviting in the glass.
Nose: Mocha, toffee, dark chocolate, tobacco, and warm spice notes with subtle dried fruit undertones and smoky wood.
Palate: Full‑bodied and velvety — tropical fruit, coffee, leather, dried fruit, brown sugar, dark chocolate, and gentle oak tannins. Rich toffee, nuts, and baking spices emerge as the rum opens.
Finish: Long, smooth, and slightly smoky — lingering cocoa, espresso, dried fruit, and soft oak spice.
Craftsmanship
Produced by Demerara Distillers Ltd. in Guyana, this rum combines spirits from three legendary stills — the wooden column still named Enmore Still, the wooden pot still named Versailles Still, and the French Savalle column still known as Albion Savalle Still. Each component is aged a minimum of 21 years in American oak (often ex‑bourbon) barrels, with some portions reportedly maturing up to 25 years. The tropical Guyanese climate accelerates the interaction between spirit and wood, deepening flavor, texture, and complexity for a truly mature profile.
Accolades
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Recognized as one of the world’s top rums — remained near the top in independent rum rankings and was named “Rum of the Year” by a respected rum reviewer in 2015.
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Recipient of major international medals: gold at the International Rum Festival (Canada 2003) and a silver from the International Wine & Spirit Competition (London 2003), among multiple awards over successive years.
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Universally praised by rum critics for smoothness, complexity, and the depth of its aged character.
Best Enjoyed
Serve neat, in a tulip‑shaped glass or Old‑Fashioned glass, at room temperature or slightly cooled. Perfect for contemplative sipping after dinner, especially alongside dark chocolate, nuts, cigars, or mellow cheeses. Its rich complexity also makes it an excellent base for elevated rum cocktails that demand depth and character.
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