Demerara Distillers Ltd

Demerara Distillers Ltd — guardians of Guyana’s historic wooden stills and award-winning El Dorado aged rums

Historic wooden stills
Distinct Demerara profile
Award-winning El Dorado

Demerara Distillers Ltd sits at the heart of Guyana rum, stewarding legendary wooden stills and crafting the El Dorado range that defined the modern Demerara style. From rich molasses fermentations to precise pot and column distillation, its blends deliver the treacle, cocoa, licorice and spice notes enthusiasts love in premium rum.

On RumX you’ll find 235 expressions tied to this rum distillery, reflecting remarkable breadth—from core El Dorado 8, 12, 15 and 21 to prized single-still marques. Backed by 2,953 community reviews and a solid 7.8/10 median rating, recent reduced-dosage releases earn praise for greater balance, while fans consistently highlight value, approachable sweetness and classic Guyanese character.

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Bottle of DDL El Dorado 12

DDL El Dorado 12

7.3 (457)
41 €
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Popular rums from Demerara Distillers Ltd

RX21
Bottle of DDL El Dorado 12

DDL El Dorado 12

Smooth caramel-vanilla oak sipper

7.3 (457)
41 €
RX9643
Bottle of DDL El Dorado 15 (2020 Release)

DDL El Dorado 15 (2020 Release)

unsweetened Demerara sipper with wood and caramel

7.9 (186)
44 €
RX3930
Bottle of DDL El Dorado 25 Vintage

DDL El Dorado 25 Vintage

9.4 (9)
799 €
RX10
Bottle of DDL El Dorado 15

DDL El Dorado 15

smooth caramel-vanilla Demerara sipper

7.5 (285)
56 €
RX9644
Bottle of DDL El Dorado 12 (2020 Release)

DDL El Dorado 12 (2020 Release)

Balanced caramel and raisin, smooth value sipper

7.8 (64)
34 €
RX13737
Bottle of DDL El Dorado Cask Strength Single Still Enmore EHP

DDL El Dorado Cask Strength Single Still Enmore EHP

Rich, complex, and velvety Guyana rum delight.

8.6 (14)
242 €
RX2735
Bottle of DDL El Dorado Grand Special Reserve

DDL El Dorado Grand Special Reserve

8.7 (8)
3,999 €
RX87
Bottle of DDL El Dorado 21

DDL El Dorado 21

Smooth, sweet Demerara with chocolate spice

7.6 (137)
76 €
RX1164
Bottle of DDL El Dorado 5

DDL El Dorado 5

Sweet vanilla mixer, great value

6.1 (42)
22 €

Top rated rums from Demerara Distillers Ltd

RX7062
Bottle of Cadenhead‘s DDL Pot Still Guyana PDW

Cadenhead‘s DDL Pot Still Guyana PDW

Balanced, elegant, with rich caramel and vanilla notes.

9.1 (18)
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RX10041
Bottle of Romdeluxe DDL Wild Series Rum Enmore No. 15 MEC

Romdeluxe DDL Wild Series Rum Enmore No. 15 MEC

9.0 (27)
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RX6837
Bottle of Le Gus‘t DDL Marrons de la Liberté

Le Gus‘t DDL Marrons de la Liberté

Demerara meets Caroni, long warming finish

8.8 (62)
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RX10042
Bottle of Romdeluxe DDL Wild Series Rum Enmore No. 15 MEC

Romdeluxe DDL Wild Series Rum Enmore No. 15 MEC

Complex Demerara, rich with woody, smoky notes.

8.8 (18)
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RX18892
Bottle of DDL El Dorado High Ester Blend LBI/DHE

DDL El Dorado High Ester Blend LBI/DHE

chocolatey Demerara with gentle funk

8.6 (48)
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RX12492
Bottle of Swell de Spirits DDL Flashback series #3 ABV

Swell de Spirits DDL Flashback series #3 ABV

balanced PM with smoky oak and eucalyptus

8.5 (53)
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RX13468
Bottle of DDL Big Mama Full Proof Private Stock

DDL Big Mama Full Proof Private Stock

Tropical fruit, tar, and spice with bold, medicinal depth.

8.5 (32)
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RX14344
Bottle of Milano Rum Festival & Barmetro DDL Versailles 2006

Milano Rum Festival & Barmetro DDL Versailles 2006

Classic Demerara, plum and licorice

8.4 (42)
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RX1193
Bottle of DDL El Dorado 25 Grand Special Reserve

DDL El Dorado 25 Grand Special Reserve

8.3 (19)
670 €
RX7326
Bottle of Barikenn DDL Guyana Diamond VSG

Barikenn DDL Guyana Diamond VSG

Fruity, spiced, balanced cask-strength rum for connoisseurs.

8.1 (32)
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RX10263
Bottle of The Wild Parrot DDL Guyana from PM Still

The Wild Parrot DDL Guyana from PM Still

Classic PM-style Guyana rum with evolving notes.

8.1 (32)
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RX6838
Bottle of The Rum Mercenary DDL Port Mourant

The Rum Mercenary DDL Port Mourant

Balanced, light apple, woody with whiskey hints.

8.1 (28)
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RX4097
Bottle of DDL S.B.S Guyana

DDL S.B.S Guyana

Rich herbal and spicy with woody undertones.

8.0 (36)
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RX17816
Bottle of DDL S.B.S Guyana (Bourbon Cask)

DDL S.B.S Guyana (Bourbon Cask)

Bold, chocolaty Guyana rum with warming finish.

8.0 (30)
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RX12440
Bottle of The Rum Mercenary & Kintra DDL Sample X Enmore

The Rum Mercenary & Kintra DDL Sample X Enmore

Complex, dry, with bold flavors and aromas.

8.0 (30)
72 €
RX4753
Bottle of Mezan DDL Guyana

Mezan DDL Guyana

Hearty, robust Guyana rum with complex roasted notes.

8.0 (26)
Sold out
RX9643
Bottle of DDL El Dorado 15 (2020 Release)

DDL El Dorado 15 (2020 Release)

unsweetened Demerara sipper with wood and caramel

7.9 (186)
44 €
RX10050
Bottle of DDL El Dorado 21 (2020 Release)

DDL El Dorado 21 (2020 Release)

Drier Demerara, rich nose and spice

7.9 (72)
92 €
RX13844
Bottle of DDL El Dorado Single Still Port Mourant

DDL El Dorado Single Still Port Mourant

Smooth, classic, but lacks punch at 40% ABV.

7.9 (35)
100 €
RX607
Bottle of Romdeluxe DDL Wild Series Rum Enmore No. 2 EHP

Romdeluxe DDL Wild Series Rum Enmore No. 2 EHP

7.9 (19)
Sold out
RX9644
Bottle of DDL El Dorado 12 (2020 Release)

DDL El Dorado 12 (2020 Release)

Balanced caramel and raisin, smooth value sipper

7.8 (64)
34 €
RX13123
Bottle of DDL El Dorado Single Still Enmore

DDL El Dorado Single Still Enmore

Vanilla and oak but lacks intensity.

7.8 (25)
98 €
RX2671
Bottle of Rum Nation DDL Demerara Rum Solera No. 14 2016

Rum Nation DDL Demerara Rum Solera No. 14 2016

Complex, sweet, and rich coffee-chocolate flavor.

7.8 (21)
Sold out
RX12985
Bottle of DDL Plantation One-Time Limited Edition

DDL Plantation One-Time Limited Edition

Chocolate-vanilla nose, great value

7.7 (94)
85 €
RX1756
Bottle of Rum Nation DDL Demerara Rum Solera No.14 2019

Rum Nation DDL Demerara Rum Solera No.14 2019

Fruity, woody rum with chocolate notes.

7.7 (34)
Sold out
RX87
Bottle of DDL El Dorado 21

DDL El Dorado 21

Smooth, sweet Demerara with chocolate spice

7.6 (137)
76 €
RX10
Bottle of DDL El Dorado 15

DDL El Dorado 15

smooth caramel-vanilla Demerara sipper

7.5 (285)
56 €
RX948
Bottle of DDL Plantation Guyana 2008 (Red Pineau Charentes Cask)

DDL Plantation Guyana 2008 (Red Pineau Charentes Cask)

7.5 (34)
80 €
RX21
Bottle of DDL El Dorado 12

DDL El Dorado 12

Smooth caramel-vanilla oak sipper

7.3 (457)
41 €
RX1714
Bottle of Rum Nation DDL Demerara Rum Solera No. 14 2015

Rum Nation DDL Demerara Rum Solera No. 14 2015

coffee-caramel Demerara, smooth and accessible

7.3 (72)
Sold out
RX18301
Bottle of Cane Island DDL Guyana Single Estate XO

Cane Island DDL Guyana Single Estate XO

Smooth caramel-vanilla with dark chocolate

7.1 (57)
Sold out
RX714
Bottle of DDL El Dorado 8

DDL El Dorado 8

Versatile, value Demerara with caramel-oak sweetness

6.8 (110)
20 €
RX764
Bottle of DDL El Dorado 3

DDL El Dorado 3

Great in cocktails, lacks complexity neat.

6.4 (31)
20 €
RX5512
Bottle of George Morton Ltd DDL O.V.D. Old Vatted Demerara

George Morton Ltd DDL O.V.D. Old Vatted Demerara

Smooth, woody, caramel-forward, but slightly soft.

6.2 (19)
Sold out
RX1164
Bottle of DDL El Dorado 5

DDL El Dorado 5

Sweet vanilla mixer, great value

6.1 (42)
22 €

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7.8/10
2,953 reviews

Flavour profile of Demerara Distillers Ltd

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Vanilla Woody Caramel Dried fruit

Taste

Woody Vanilla Caramel Oak
RumX community voice

RumX users celebrate classic Demerara depth—brown sugar, toasted oak, dark chocolate and warm spice—delivered with silky texture and balance. The newer, less-sweet El Dorado bottlings are widely seen as an upgrade, with the 12 Year singled out for value. Some wish for higher ABV in older age statements, while enthusiasts enjoy single-still or independent bottlings for added intensity. Overall sentiment: reliable everyday sippers with authentic heritage and standout special releases.


Frequently Asked Questions about Demerara Distillers Ltd

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The RumX database currently contains 236 different rums from Demerara Distillers Ltd. This includes various expressions, limited editions, and bottlings across different age statements and proof levels. Our community has contributed over 2954 reviews for Demerara Distillers Ltd rums, making it one of the most comprehensive resources for exploring this brand’s full range. New releases are added regularly as they become available.

According to the RumX community, Cadenhead‘s DDL Pot Still Guyana PDW 1972 29yr 60,9% is currently the highest-rated Demerara Distillers Ltd rum with an impressive rating of 9.1/10 based on 18 reviews. This expression has earned praise for its exceptional quality and represents the pinnacle of what Demerara Distillers Ltd has to offer. However, taste is subjective, and we encourage you to explore the full range to find your personal favorite.

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About the Demerara Distillers Ltd distillery

The Demerara Distillers Ltd distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Demerara Distillers Ltd have been reviewed 2,953 times with an average of 7.8/10.

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