El Dorado 8 Year

Review #1483; Rum #782

This is an 8 year old blend of molasses rums from Demerara Distillers Limited as a blend of various distillates.

There has been sugar added to this, 6-16 grams per liter from what Ive seen tested and depending on which batch it is. The color comes from El Dorados own caramel. Whether you believe the barrel coating story of aged with caramel, I will leave to you.

Distillery: Demerara Distillers Limited

Bottler:  Demerara Distillers Limited

Region: Guyana

Still: Pot and Column

ABV: 40%

Nose: Cola, Caramel, Vanilla

Palate:  Thin mouthfeel, Vanilla, Cola, Caramel, Black Pepper

Finish: Short Finish, Vanilla, Cola, Caramel, Black Pepper

I can see why folks are a fan of this. Its easy to drink, walks that line of sweet, smoky, and savory very well. Neat it leaves you wanting more but I can see why this is a cocktail workhorse. I wish it was additive free (it could be now who knows). I don’t grade on cocktail application so it gets a just fine from me, which for this, feels pretty appropriate.

Final Score: 82

Scoring Legend:

  • 95-100: As good as it gets. Jaw-dropping, eye-widening, unforgettable whisky.
  • 90-94: Sublime, a personal favorite in its category.
  • 85-89: Excellent, a standout dram.
  • 80-84: Quite good. Quality stuff.
  • 75-79: Decent whisky worth tasting.
  • 70-74: Meh. It’s definitely drinkable, but it can do better.
  • 60-69: Not so good. I might not turn down a glass if I needed a drink.
  • 50-59: Save it for mixing.

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Published by The Auditor

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I have drank my fair amount of single malt but got started writing reviews about Single Malt and Bourbon in 2018. Over 1000 total reviews later and I focus mainly on Sugar Cane Spirits now. However, single malt is a still a spirits category I enjoy greatly as is Agave and Brandy. I wouldn’t go as far as to call myself an expert but I am the resident Rum obsessed writer for Malt Runners.

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