DDL El Dorado 15
Sweetness and caramel are up front here, backed by vanilla and hints of dry fruit; the oak sits gently beneath. Crowd-pleasing for newcomers, but seasoned rum fans notice the sugar and softer strength. One to try if you enjoy an easy-going, sweet sipper.
Smooth, sweet, with caramel and light oak; beginner-friendly sip.
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How does this rum taste?
- round and balanced
- good entry level for me
- rich Demerara-Geschmacksprofil
El Dorado 15 is repeatedly described as a sweet, round rum, with caramel, vanilla, and oak dominating both nose and palate. Dried and dark fruits crop up often alongside a noticeable Demerara profile; some find it pleasantly balanced, while others critique the overt sweetness or lower ABV. As @Richard Colwell notes, the finish is 'smooth, caramel-ey and sweet,' while @zabo calls it a 'super Einsteiger in die Guyana Welt.' Expect accessible flavors for those new to fine drinks, but don’t look for intensity—some call it 'too sweet' or 'lacking complexity' for experienced palates.
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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 2,824 times with an average of 7.8/10.
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"Pretty decent rum that can be used for beginners. Sweet with spices and citrus."
"A fine rum that is appreciated even with the presence of added sugars (without it surely would have taken more). Rich with well-balanced aromas of spice, wood, leather and cigar. Too bad it is too sweet. An easy and pleasant rum to taste."
"Not as sweet as the 12yo with aromas of caramel, vanilla and fruits. At the palate it’s rather complex and well balanced even if the Demerara sugar dominates. It’s a rum that sets some kind of standard."
"We go up in range and price but the difference in complexity and especially pleasure is not justified compared to the 12 years, which remains my favorite in the El Dorado range."