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Versailles El Dorado Single Still Versailles 2009
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
- But: Thin at 40%
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How does Versailles El Dorado Single Still Versailles 2009 taste?
Aggregated from 39 community reviews.
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
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RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.9 sits in the “Good” band. 89% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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51% rate it between 6 and 8. 20 selected write-ups from 39 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
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 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 Rumpalumpa
Im Vergleich zu den anderen Single Stills für mich der bessere. Die süßlichen Trockenfrüchte überdenken ein wenig, dass man sich eigentlich mehr % wünscht. trotzdem fragwürdiger Preis. Herausragend ist er nämlich auch nicht
Review by Carlitooo
Auch hier ein richtig schöner El Dorado in 40%, wiegesagt nicht zu vergleichen mit den Fassstärken aber für 40% erstaunlich gut!
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 Sebastiaan Linssen
Good quality rum.
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 Jonas Kofod
Very much character compared to regular El Dorada. Nose is fruity and fresh. Taste is spices and cocoa.
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 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 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 BnBrt
Dégusté à la suite du Eldorado port mourant, celui ci me plaît plus même si assez peu complexe. Nez très léger, un peu de caramel. Attaque assez franche, pâtissière puis plus sur le chocolat très noir. S'évanouit trop vite
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 und Versailles RX14577 gegeneinander getestet. Leider zu dünn und zu teuer um mehr Punkte geben zu können, aber ein spannendes Tasting der verschiedenen El Dorados. Vielversprechende Nase, die am Gaumen enttäuschend schwach auf der Brust daher kommt. Hier stört mich der reduzierte Alkoholgehalt deutlich mehr, als bei seinen beiden Geschwistern.
Review by Michael Janek
vůně ostrejsi, svezejsi, mírně čokoládová možná trošku citrusová? chuť plocha, nijak vyrazna, ničím nepřekvapí na konci trošku hořká
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Auction results 42 € – 67 €
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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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Community purchases
29 bottles logged by 23 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
34% opened, 3 emptied and repurchased.
What does Versailles El Dorado Single Still Versailles 2009 cost?
Community paid 43–100 €.
Current best price: 97.82 € – within the typical community range.
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About the Versailles distillery
The Versailles distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Versailles have been reviewed 696 times with an average of 8.4/10.
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