DDL El Dorado 21
A newcomer‑friendly yet mature Demerara sipper: soft 43% ABV with sweet caramel, vanilla, dried fruits and gentle oak. RumX members see it as an easy, dessert‑leaning evening pour rather than a powerhouse.
- Very smooth
- Rich caramel sweetness
- Pleasant woody notes
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How does DDL El Dorado 21 taste?
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Sweet, smooth, oak-aged dessert sipper A newcomer‑friendly yet mature Demerara sipper: soft 43% ABV with sweet caramel, vanilla, dried fruits and gentle oak. RumX members see it as an easy, dessert‑leaning evening pour rather than a powerhouse.
Those who enjoy sweet, velvety rums with caramel, chocolate and gentle oak and want an easy, low-ABV Demerara sipper for relaxed evenings or on the rocks.
Anyone avoiding added sugar, enthusiasts seeking cask-strength intensity or high complexity, and buyers focused on maximum value for money.
How is DDL El Dorado 21 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 7.6 lands squarely in the "Good" band. 75% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
Rum reviews
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Review by Kieron Wood
This stuff is the best I have had ever had the pleasure of tasting... Delicate flavours throughout the whole drink on the rocks... It's amazing Really good... If you have any money this should be a definate purchase... To mix it is a Sin Christmas cake. Hints of tobacco and sandalwood, leading into s smokiness. Sultanas, dates, blackcurrant and macadamia
Review by JonasTh
super tasty. Similar to 15y. Price difference 15y not worth it
Review by wrighty03
Had in Becketts Exeter- silky smooth.
Review by Émile Shevek
Pulito, preciso, delicato, rotondo, equilibrato, finale aromatico. Un vero dolcetto che prende il meglio dal 15 e dal 12 e lo evolve ancora oltre abbracciando con una raffinatezza e dolcezza tipica della distilleria
Review by Tupiaz
Blød og god mundfulde, det virker til at være fra tilsat sukker. Nogle vil nok finde det kvalmt. Jeg mener det giver en dejlig smag og fylde.
Review by Hans-Peter Jank
Sehr ausgewogen und komplex, einer meiner all-time favourites
Review by Stefan Persson
Completely different from the “12” & “15”, it’s much drier but still a little too sweet. The new 2020 release is even drier and therefore even better, but this old one is still a very good buy in its price range.
Review by BjörnNi 🥃
Very well done... simply good
Review by Tim
Despite the low 43%, this rum has enough power on the nose and palate. Nice harmonious notes that goes mainly in the direction of cream toffee, milk chocolate and coffee on the nose and peppery spiciness, spices and bitter flavors in the mouth. This version is still sweetened, though not immoderately like other brands. Perhaps a bit unbalanced by the bitterness, the sweetness can not quite smooth it out.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
The best of the 12 year old and 15 year old in one bottle 😊
Review by heckto🥃
A very pleasant aroma of caramel and wood. It starts with a slight spiciness on the palate, but this then gives way to the taste of chocolate, tropical fruit and vanilla. Long woody finish.
Review by MJ72
Apfel und Birne in der Nase, ausgeprägt fruchtig im Mund, etwas Holz was in den Abgang übergeht.
Review by Irbis
Very intersting rum with long and complex finish. It contains so many tastes and smells. Definitely worth to try. And of course, good for sipping long warm evenings on sunset :)
Review by evansgc
Over crushed ice
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Community purchases
238 bottles logged by 52,000+ RumX members. The ratio of closed / opened / emptied, indicates whether this rum is meant to be drunk or is a collector's item.
Also on the wishlist of 75 members.
About the Demerara Distillers Ltd distillery
The Demerara Distillers Ltd distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Demerara Distillers Ltd have been reviewed 3,354 times with an average of 7.8/10.
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