El Dorado 12 Year Old Rum Review

Natalie's Score: 94/100

The El Dorado 12-Year-Old Rum is pure decadence with aromas of caramelized toffee, molasses, and a hint of dark spice. I’d pair it with island delight – imagine jerk pork ribs caramelized on the grill, the sweetness of the meat mingling with smoky char, served with a side of grilled pineapple. The rum’s deep caramel tones balance perfectly with the sweet heat of the ribs. Most rums put the year of the oldest vintage in their blend. But El Dorado puts the youngest, so you’re tasting a rum that’s much more complex from blending vintages that are older than 12 years. The El Dorado distillery has been making rum since the 17th century and has the world’s oldest stills, like their double wood and coffee wood stills. The blends have been perfected over hundreds of years and are still done in small batches. This is not factory-scale rum but rather a handcrafted, artisanal rum made from the finest demerara sugar.

This El Dorado 12 Year Old Rum was reviewed on November 30, 2024 by Natalie MacLean

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