DDL El Dorado 12 12yr 40%

“Sweet, smooth, reliable entry-level rum choice.”

El Dorado 12 is a dark rum produced by Demerara Distillers Ltd in Guyana, crafted from molasses and aged for 12 years. This rum is characterized by its rich caramel, vanilla, and woody aromas, blending seamlessly into a flavor profile of sweetness, spice, and notes of chocolate and dried fruit. It has a 40% ABV and is well-regarded for its smoothness and accessibility. While some appreciate its sweetness and depth as an entry-level sipper, others find it overly sugared with a thin finish. Overall, El Dorado 12 offers a rounded experience, making it both versatile for cocktails and enjoyable neat, valued by beginners and seasoned rum enthusiasts alike.

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Where can I buy this rum?

16 shop offers available from 29€ to 54€:

Highlights

  • Rich caramel and vanilla aroma
  • Smooth, balanced flavor profile
  • Good for beginners

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How does this rum taste?

El Dorado 12 presents caramel and vanilla aromas, with a sweet, woody flavor profile. It's celebrated for its balance, though some find it too sweet.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Caramel Vanilla Woody Molasses Barrel Dried fruit

Taste

Sweet Woody Vanilla Caramel Spicy Dark chocolate

Finish

Caramelized Vanilla Dark chocolate Woody Sweet Warm

Community reviews

7.3/10412 reviews
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7.0/10

“It’s quite sweet, almost too sweet. The new 2020 release is therefore much better. It tastes a lot of Demerara sugar. But I believe it’s one of the better entries to the rum world if you still can get a hold of a bottle.”

Aroma

Cocoa Caramel

Taste

Fruity Honey Chocolate
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7.3/10

“Significantly lower than the 15-year-old.”

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7.9/10

“Beautiful rum. Makes the beginner want more.”

Aroma

Barrel Caramel Varnish Woody

Taste

Woody Caramel Soft Warm Spicy

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Country
Brand
El Dorado
RumX ID
RX21
ABV
40%
Category
Rum Based Spirit
Made from
Molasses
Age
12 ans
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
<50€
Type of spirit
Rum
Demerara Distillers Ltd 12yr &nbsp; 40% &nbsp; € El Dorado 12

How is the price of this rum developing?

30€
Ø Market value

Community purchase statistics

The RumX community has already added 1,066 bottles to their collections:

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