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.

7.5  / 10  (281 reviews)

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.

    Aroma

    Vanilla Caramel Oak Dark chocolate

    Taste

    Sweet Vanilla Caramel Round

    How is this rum rated?

    7.5  / 10  (281 reviews)

    "Pretty decent rum that can be used for beginners. Sweet with spices and citrus."

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    7.0 / 10
    Review by: Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

    "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."

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    7.9 / 10
    Review by: Mirko Frosini 🇮🇪

    "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."

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    7.8 / 10
    Review by: Stefan Persson

    "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."

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    6.9 / 10
    Review by: Insta: spiritofbernard 🇫🇷
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Brand
    El Dorado
    RumX ID
    RX10
    ABV
    43%
    Category
    Rum Based Spirit
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Pot Still
    Age
    15 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <50€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    Demerara Distillers Ltd 15yr &nbsp; 43% El Dorado 15

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    Ø Market value
    47€

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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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