El Dorado Single Barrel
Rich Demerara complexity with a sweet, distinct twist.
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El Dorado Single Barrel from Guyana’s Diamond distillery boasts an intense profile with aromas of chocolate, dried fruit, coffee, and a hint of citrus. Our RumX community notes its rich, sweet character balanced by nutty, woody, and raisin tones. Bottled at cask strength after nine years of aging, this molasses-based rum delivers a distinctive Demerara twist from wooden pot stills. While some members find its sweetness and sharp alcohol presence a touch overwhelming, the overall complexity and engaging nature make it a compelling choice for those seeking an authentic premium spirit.
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About the Diamond distillery
The Diamond distillery is located in Guyana. Rums from Diamond have been reviewed 4,626 times with an average of 8.3/10.
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First things first: don't expect an ester monster here. An intense caramel note plays first fiddle, surrounded by the typical markers of pot stills. The rum is heavy and sweet, the alcohol is excellently integrated. Despite everything, the caramel note is a little too dominant for me, so the sister cask from 2009, despite its lower ABV, comes out on top for me overall. Nevertheless, this is a rum that gives hope for DDL and is very fairly priced at £70.
Deutlich Diamond-Profil mit Melasse, Lakritz, Eichenfass, Vanille.
Interesting nose! The wooden pot stills are clearly noticeable, once the rum had some time to breath and steps beyond the strong initial solvent notes. Yet there is more to it. Additional fruits (citrus-y) and a hint of esters (DHE mind you, not Jamaican funk). Very interesting twist with quite some complexity. Similar picture on the palate. The blend provides an interesting twist on know Demerara profils from the wooden pots. Lots of fruits and an intense dark chocolate note are present. Yet, similarly to the other BB&R single barrel, this is very sweet and a factor to consider negatively in my book. Again very smooth and easy to drink despite its high ABV. This is interesting stuff out of DDL and far more engaging and exiting compared to some previous releases blends and cask finishes. Very happy to see stuff like this.
Besten Dank an Tobias, der die Flaschen aus England mit gebracht hat und sie in unserer Franconian Tasting Gang gleich geteilt hat. Alles in allem eine sehr solide Abfüllung, die alle Erwartungen erfüllt, aber leider trotzdem nicht nach oben heraus sticht. Ein wenig schwächer als die andere Abfüllung.