El Dorado 3yo

El Dorado is a range of Demerara rums produced in Guyana. Established in 1992, the brand has won many awards and fans worldwide, with rums ranging from three to 21 years of age; and the 15 Year Old proving especially popular. Unlike solera-aged rums, the age statement relates to the youngest rum in the bottle.

Guyanan rums are very fruity and rich among the fullest in body of all Caribbean rums. The area is known for the famed Demerara River, around which grow the finest sugar canes.

El Dorado 3yo is an award winning rum; this took a silver at the 2006 and 2007 International Wine and Spirits Competitions. This also attained a Gold at the International Review of Spirits. The rum is aged and then charcoal filtered to remove colour. A great mixing rum, very crisp and fresh.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Crisp with notes of coconut and icing sugar, some tart citrus with cocoa and buttery toffee.

Palate: Dry, medium body with notes of dark brown sugar, nutty notes with hay and coconut.

Finish: Long and grassy, vanilla sweet.