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El Dorado 5 Year Aged Rum

El Dorado 5 Year Aged Rum

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El Dorado 5 Year Aged Rum in a Nutshell

El Dorado 5 Year Aged Rum, a staple for any serious home bar, isn't your average five-year. What makes this Guyanese rum stand out is its distillation in heritage wooden stills, including the world's last operating wooden Coffey still. This unique production method, along with aging in ex-bourbon casks, imparts a distinctive character and a smooth profile with notes of caramel, toasted coconut, and a hint of spice, making it exceptionally versatile for crafting complex cocktails or enjoying neat.

Anders' Take on El Dorado 5 Year Aged Rum

"El Dorado 5 Year is a versatile Demerara rum. The tropical fruit and caramel notes work beautifully in cocktails."

Let's Answer Your Questions About El Dorado 5 Year Aged Rum

Where is El Dorado 5 Year Aged Rum from?

El Dorado 5 Year Aged Rum hails from Guyana, produced by Demerara Distillers Limited, a company with a rum-making history stretching back to the 1640s. While the El Dorado brand itself was launched more recently in 1992, it inherits centuries of Guyanese rum production expertise. Demerara Distillers is renowned for operating the last remaining wooden heritage stills in the world, including a wooden Coffey still, which contribute to the unique character of their rums. This 5-year-old expression is aged in ex-bourbon oak barrels and offers a taste profile that often includes notes of caramel, tropical fruit, and spice, making it a versatile component for many home bar cocktail ingredients or for sipping neat.

How should I use El Dorado 5 Year Aged Rum?

El Dorado 5 Year offers a delightful profile of toasted coconut, vanilla, and subtle spice, a character developed from its time in ex-bourbon casks. It's a fantastic choice for Daiquiris, Mojitos, or any classic rum cocktail where you want that golden rum depth without overwhelming other cocktail ingredients, making it a versatile player for your home bar.

What does El Dorado 5 Year Aged Rum taste like?

El Dorado 5 Year Aged Rum offers a lively bouquet of dried tropical fruits, caramel, and butterscotch. Its vibrant, spicy entry evolves into a palate of fruit, rich caramel, and toasted coconut, culminating in a warm, vanilla-tinged finish.

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