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0B7C98B2-4B7C-47E4-8BBE-9E0E143C1DCAGuyana Demerara Distillers Ltd

DDL El Dorado 5

Solid, sweet, easygoing Demerara that shines more in mixed drinks than neat. Pleasant caramel and butterscotch flavors at a fair price, but limited complexity and a short, slightly hot finish.

Sweet dessert notes
Easy to drink
Good in cocktails
17.90 €

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Details about DDL El Dorado 5

Country Guyana
Brand El Dorado
RumX ID RX1164
ABV 40%
Made from Molasses
Age 5 years
Bottle volume 70cl
Demerara Distillers Ltd 5yr   40% El Dorado 5

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    How does DDL El Dorado 5 taste?

    Sweet, simple Demerara mixer
    Who is this rum for?

    If you enjoy sweeter, easygoing rums like basic Caribbean blends and mostly mix with cola or citrus sodas, this gives you that Demerara flavor without demanding much attention neat.

    Not really suitable for

    Anyone seeking complex sipping rum, dry profiles, or avoiding added sugar; also not ideal for drinkers who dislike noticeable sweetness and a slightly hot, short finish.

    Aroma

    Vanilla Butterscotch Toffee Dried dates

    Taste

    Brown sugar Vanilla Alcoholic Woody

    How is DDL El Dorado 5 rated?

    6.1/10 46 reviews
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    This one became a favorite with my friends once I made a daiquiri with it. El Dorado 5 year old Fresh lime juice Maple syrup Mix rate 2/1/1 1 Banana 1 Fresh vanilla bean Scrape out the vanilla bean and put everything into a blender with ice cubes. If you have a high ABV demerara you can add one part to add a kick to it.

    Actually quite okay, had expected worse. Vanilla, toffee and butterscotch on the nose, then vanilla, cookies and cask on the palate. Unfortunately a little too sweet for me personally.

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    Strong creme brulee and butterscotch vibe right in the beginning. Kind of stays either you and dominates the aroma for a while. The finish comes off a little dryer than expected given the flavour, and the overall body is a little thin compared to their more aged stuff. It's like you can taste the promise of something good to come. Bottle.

    Not much smell to it. The aroma is a bit of vanilla and the slightest hint of dried fruit and wood, and it is pretty hot. The taste is fairly alcoholic and muted. There is mostly honey, caramel and vanilla. Letting it sit gives it more of a butterscotch taste and some wood comes through. Finish is short and hot.

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