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

Cadenhead‘s DDL Pot Still Guyana PDW
Balanced, elegant, with rich caramel and vanilla notes.

Romdeluxe DDL Wild Series Rum Enmore No. 15 MEC
Complex Demerara, rich with woody, smoky notes.

Swell de Spirits DDL Flashback series #3 ABV
balanced PM with smoky oak and eucalyptus

DDL Big Mama Full Proof Private Stock
Tropical fruit, tar, and spice with bold, medicinal depth.

Barikenn DDL Guyana Diamond VSG
Fruity, spiced, balanced cask-strength rum for connoisseurs.

The Wild Parrot DDL Guyana from PM Still
Classic PM-style Guyana rum with evolving notes.

Rum Nation DDL Demerara Rum Solera No. 14 2016
Complex, sweet, and rich coffee-chocolate flavor.

Rum Nation DDL Demerara Rum Solera No. 14 2015
coffee-caramel Demerara, smooth and accessible
Flavour profile of Demerara Distillers Ltd
Most frequently mentioned flavors
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.
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Popular independent bottlers of Demerara Distillers Ltd
- Samaroli 25 rums
- The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 18 rums
- Maison Ferrand 13 rums
- Rum Nation 10 rums
- Compagnie des Indes 8 rums
- Cadenhead‘s 7 rums
- Romdeluxe 6 rums
- Berry Bros & Rudd 4 rums
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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All rums from Demerara Distillers Ltd
- DDL El Dorado 12 12yr 40% RX21
- DDL El Dorado 15 15yr 43% RX10
- DDL El Dorado 15 (2020 Release) 15yr 43% RX9643
- DDL El Dorado 21 21yr 43% RX87
- DDL El Dorado 8 8yr 40% RX714
- DDL Plantation One-Time Limited Edition 2007 15yr 51% RX12985
- DDL El Dorado 21 (2020 Release) 21yr 43% RX10050
- Rum Nation DDL Demerara Rum Solera No. 14 2015 40% RX1714