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Versailles El Dorado Single Still Versailles 2009
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Prune, dark caramel and a whisper of licorice, wrapped around soft oak and vanilla — a gentle, easy-drinking Guyanese pot-still rum. The nose pulls people in with fruit and spice, but at 40% the palate turns thin, and most of the classic Versailles pencil-shavings character has faded. Pleasant and fruity, just missing grip. A calm intro to the DDL stills.
The community says- Fruity, inviting nose
- Prune and dark caramel
- Keep in mind: Thin at 40%
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How does Versailles El Dorado Single Still Versailles 2009 taste?
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Fruity, gentle Versailles, thin at 40% Well-liked as a fruity, gentle intro to Versailles, but nearly every taster wishes it were bottled stronger — the nose promises more than the watery 40% palate delivers.
People new to the DDL stills who want an easy Guyana intro
Anyone chasing bold, full-bodied Versailles at cask strength
Style & occasion: Mature & oakySipping neat
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Yes, if you're after mature, oaky rums for sipping neat.
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40 community reviews
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Review by cigares
Most helpful positive review
A very warm nose with cedar wood, plum, black licorice and dried fruit. The palate is soft and very aromatic, with cedar, black licorice (sweet), dried fruit and a taste of roast veal. I feel transported to my grandmother's kitchen and I'm sucking on black vanilla. The finish is long, with a very elegant woodiness and all the other aromas gently fading away. The empty glass also smells of old leather, vegetal and slightly bitter. A very fine rum, very drinkable and very rich in aromas, even if one could dream of an ABV a little higher.
Review by Serge
Most helpful mixed review
As with the EHP, a reasonably decent nose contrasts with a watery and overdiluted palate. Unfortunately, not enough power on the palate. I would have gladly paid a little more for a little more power.
Review by zabo
Today we compare three El Dorado from 2009. Port Mourant RX13844, Enmore RX13123 and Versailles RX14577. Unfortunately, they are all reduced to 40%, otherwise something very good could have emerged. A little too thin for me personally. Otherwise, quite successful bottlings for an introduction to the El Dorado universe, although I would prefer the El Dorado 12,15 or 21 here.
Review by DomM
Well I was very exited to try those single still releases… this is exactly what I would hope for DDL released on a larger scale (and hopefully at a half reasonable price). All three show the common characteristics you would expect and love about DDL‘s stills. No need for blended in the barrel / finishes / obscure leftover casks. Unfortunately, the reduction to 40% ABV is basically a crime against humanity 🙈 While the noses are surprisingly intense, on the palate all three releases are way to thin to deliver the profile competently. Nevertheless all seem in a good place after 12 years of tropical aging and as there are also limited higher ABV bottles available there is a chance for genuinely amazing OB release from DDL in the future. Fingers crossed.
Review by Rumpalumpa
Compared to the other Single Stills, for me this one is better. The sweet dried fruits make you reconsider wanting a higher ABV. Still, the price is questionable. It's not outstanding either.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#6222 11.01.2026 First online tasting of 2026 with a few of the guys. Thank you Jens Ole for arranging all the samples! Nose Round, balanced, wood, light roasted, anise, plum, spice, faint smoke, light chocolate, dried fruit. Palate Oily, wood, light roasted, faint smoke, dried fruit, light coconut, faint coffee, light leather, plum. Finish Medium long, wood, dried fruit, light chocolate, light coffee, citrus. Empty glass light leather, light citrus, prunes, light chocolate, light coconut.
Review by Rodolphe
Quick taste at the Rhumfest. Once again, I have trouble understanding the El Dorado "policy". It sells for twice the price of the 15ans. Basically a good Versailles, very roasted, with burnt sugar and crème brulée but reduced to 40%. It's perfect for discovering a simple still without raising the alcohol content, but the price isn't quite right. And for the connoisseur who wants the typical Versailles product, the price won't get in the way, but the rum clearly lacks intensity... In short, it's a good rum that's easily accessible, but if you're not a Guyana specialist, you'll take a 15-year-old without hesitation to treat yourself at a nice price, and if you're a hard-core enthusiast, you'll pass on it because you'll be missing something.
Review by Christoph
Guyana is definitely in there, but too light for my taste at 40%. It certainly tastes good, but it's more for (Guyana) beginners.
Review by Jakob
Interesting that there is very little of the classic Versailles profile here. Instead, rich sweetness of maple syrup and dark caramel. Interesting, on the other hand a pity that the typical pencil shavings note does not come to life here and the 2009 series with the different distilleries in the name thus does not serve as an entry point in this case. Apart from that, very drinkable, not uninteresting, although overall rather straightforward.
Review by Rum man
Tasted in comparison with RX13123. The Versailles is fruitier than the Enmore and I would say a bit more complex. At the same time it feels a bit thin. That could be due to the flavour in the profile, as in: what I associate these flavours with. Great way to understand the different DDL profiles better.
Review by Florent Apl
Today, we're testing the three single stills from El Dorado in their 40% versions. This one is a tiny bit darker than the other two. On the nose, this VSG opens with fruity notes, I'm thinking of plum or ripe black and red fruits, but not really prune yet. There are also spices, and everything is coated in a very cooked caramel. On the palate, it's pleasantly fruity, already more on the prune side, with a bit of vanilla and a very subtle licorice in the background. There are also some cooking spices. The oak is very light, and there's really no grip; it's easy to drink. The finish is short, with hints of wood and dried fruits, and also some spices. The rum is pleasant, but again, the lack of grip doesn't justify its price. It's not a carnage like the Enmore, but we're not going to fly too high. In any case, I'm glad I was able to compare it to the other two.
Review by Carlitooo
Also here a really nice El Dorado at 40%, as said not comparable with the cask strengths but surprisingly good for 40%!
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Nice Versailles but a lot has been lost here too due to the dilution. However, it brings a bit more aromatic character than the Enmore. With 5% more ABV, it would have done more. Still a nice one.
Review by Sebastiaan Linssen
Good quality rum.
Review by TheTobias
This one is the weakest of the three 2009 El Dorade single still rums for me. It’s quite boring and lacking complexity. The barrel is very present and leads to a dry bitterness. Maybe some more vol% would have helped but I am underwhelmed.
Review by Jonas Kofod
Very much character compared to regular El Dorada. Nose is fruity and fresh. Taste is spices and cocoa.
Review by Romain de L
Nose is disappointing - somehow subdued. The attack is nice ! Strong. But overall lack of depth and complexity. Also a bit of a short finish. Would benefit from being 15 degrees stronger and from the cask
Review by Vincent D
Much too effete for me. Caramelized, sweet, woody. But without much character.
Review by BnBrt
Tasted right after the Eldorado port mourant, I like this one more even if it's quite not complex. Very light nose, a bit of caramel. Quite a frank attack, pastry-like then more on very dark chocolate. Fades away too quickly.
Review by Henry Davies
Was expecting more. Really has been made to be a super approachable Versailles still rum. Lacks a lot of the typical notes and feels wholly underpowered. Not a bad rum per say but just not excellent. Nose is sweet and fruity, mouth more expressive with prune and spice. Finish short and sweet with camel, leather and wood
Review by Pavel Spacek
Molasses with 30% of light Versailles taste. Simple, but I love Guayana style
Review by Motte
Port Mourant RX13844, Enmore RX13123, and Versailles RX14577 tested against each other. Unfortunately too thin and too expensive to give more points, but an exciting tasting of the different El Dorados. Promising nose that disappointingly comes across weak on the palate. Here the reduced alcohol content bothers me much more than with its two siblings.
Review by Michael Janek
A sharper, fresher aroma, slightly chocolaty maybe a bit citrusy? Taste flat, nothing special, doesn't surprise. Slightly bitter at the end.
Review by Александр Иванов
Single still - Vesailles Nose: Very gently. Amazing aroma of baking apples, plum, prunes & ripe cherry. Some oak, spices, maybe touch of anise. Palate: So delicate. Old oak, sultanas, prunes, spices, baked apple. Resin ! So light & delicate. Amazing ballance ! Aftertaste: long, so beautiful. Plums, apples, sweet cherry, old furniture, resin, some honey. Conclusion: Wow ! Amazing balanced, nice taste, fantastic aroma, but why only 40% Abv ? I can drink all bottle 😁 Highly recommend to try, very tasty !
Review by ManuelP
Didn’t love. Reminded me of unpeated scotch. Thought it might be more interesting
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What does Versailles El Dorado Single Still Versailles 2009 cost?
Community paid 43–100 €.
Current best price: 91.70 € – within the typical community range.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 47 €. Price history with 21 auction results in RX+ ›
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Details about Versailles El Dorado Single Still Versailles 2009
A Pot Still Rum from Guyana, distilled by Versailles, at 40%.
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About the Versailles distillery
The Versailles distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Versailles have been reviewed 708 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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