El Dorado High Ester Blend LBI DHE Rum

El Dorado's High Ester Blend LBI DHE rum is a newer, exciting release from Demerara Distillers in Guyana, a producer with a rum-making history stretching back to the 1640s. This particular spirit is a blend of two never-before-released high-ester marques: LBI, from the historic French Savalle still (dating back to the 1800s), and DHE, from a John Dore Double Retort Copper Pot Still in use since the 1950s. Distilled in 2012 and aged in ex-bourbon casks, this cask strength offering showcases the distillery's capacity for diverse and complex craft spirits. El Dorado is renowned for its wide range of aged rums, and this high-ester blend represents a deliberate step into the high-proof, "uncompromising" rum category often explored by independent bottlers, making it a notable addition for knowledgeable cocktail enthusiasts looking to expand their home bar with unique cocktail ingredients.

This El Dorado High Ester Blend LBI DHE Rum, one of the exciting Bitter Bear spirits, offers a burst of tropical fruits like pineapple and banana, with underlying notes of toffee, vanilla, and a hint of spice. It's a standout in potent, classic Tiki drinks, bringing a welcome complexity and depth that shines in a Mai Tai or a Demerara Swizzle. Consider this a versatile player for your home bar, adding a distinct Demerara funk to your cocktail ingredients.

Anticipate caramelized sugar and overripe pineapple on the nose, giving way to a burst of tropical fruit like soursop and papaya on the palate. The finish is notably long, revealing layers of oak, a subtle smokiness, and lingering dark fruit.