El Dorado 12 Year Old 70cl, 40%
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep amber with warm mahogany tones.
Nose: Tropical fruit, dark sugar, honey, caramel, dried fruit, soft spice and gentle oak.
Palate: Mellow and full-bodied, with rich fruit, brown sugar, vanilla, caramel, oak spice and smooth Demerara depth.
Finish: Elegant and dry, with lingering spice, honeyed fruit, dark sugar, oak warmth and smooth rum richness.
Description
El Dorado 12 Year Old 70cl, 40% is a classic Guyanese Demerara rum from the El Dorado range, produced by Demerara Distillers in Guyana. It is one of the brand’s most popular age-statement rums, offering a rich, smooth and full-bodied style with excellent sipping appeal.
This rum gains much of its character from the EHP Wooden Coffey Still and Metal Coffey Still, which help create its fruity, aromatic and rounded Demerara profile. Official tasting information describes El Dorado 12 Year Old with tropical fruit, spice, honey and dark sugar, followed by a mellow, full-bodied palate and an elegant dry finish.
Expect tropical fruit, brown sugar, honey, caramel, oak spice, vanilla, dried fruit and soft Demerara richness. The supplied image shows the bottle only, making this a practical choice for rum lovers who want the liquid itself without gift packaging.
Why Choose El Dorado 12 Year Old 70cl, 40%
This bottle stands out because it offers mature Demerara rum character in a smooth and approachable 12 year old expression. It is rich enough for neat sipping, but still versatile enough for premium rum cocktails.
For drinkers, it delivers tropical fruit, honey, dark sugar, caramel, spice, oak and a soft dry finish.
For rum lovers, the Guyana origin, El Dorado reputation and 12 year age statement make it a strong bottle for any serious rum shelf.
Ideal For.
This bottle is ideal for rum drinkers looking for a smooth and mature Guyanese Demerara rum.
It is ideal for customers who enjoy tropical fruit, dark sugar, honey, caramel, vanilla, oak spice and full-bodied sipping rum.
It is also ideal for after-dinner serving, home bars, Rum Old Fashioneds, cigar pairing, dark chocolate pairings and customers exploring premium Caribbean rum.
Product Details
Product Name: El Dorado.
Category: Guyanese Demerara Rum.
Producer: Demerara Distillers Limited.
Country: Guyana.
Expression: 12 Year Old.
Age Statement: 12 Years Old.
Bottle Size: 70cl.
ABV: 40%.
Rum Style: Aged Demerara rum.
Still Influence: EHP Wooden Coffey Still and Metal Coffey Still.
Flavour Profile: Tropical fruit, spice, honey, dark sugar, caramel, vanilla, oak and dried fruit.
Recommended Serve: Neat, over ice, with a few drops of water, or in a premium Rum Old Fashioned.
Packaging: Bottle only, no box shown in the supplied product image.
Bottle Count: Not applicable, as this is a core age-statement release and not presented as a numbered limited edition.
Collector’s Note
El Dorado 12 Year Old has strong shelf appeal because it represents one of the most recognised aged Demerara rums from Guyana. It is not a numbered limited release, but its 12 year age statement, historic still influence and strong reputation make it an important bottle for rum enthusiasts.
This bottle is especially useful for collectors building a range around El Dorado, Guyanese rum, Demerara styles and classic Caribbean sipping rums. It also works beautifully as a drinking bottle, offering richness, balance and smoothness without needing special presentation packaging.
Additional information
| Weight | 1.995 kg |
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