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El Dorado

Distilled in : Guyana
Slogan : "The Liquid Gold of Guyana"
Origin : With Guyana's sugar production starting in 1658, it didn't take long for some of the sugar factories to start producing rum. By 1670, every sugar factory in Guyana had some form of rum still attached to it. When Admiral Vernon introduced the rum ration for the British Navy, in 1750, the composition of this rum was 82% Demerara rum and 18% other Caribbean rums.
Over time a number of the earlier sugar estates and factories started to either close or consolidate with each other. By 1849, the number of sugar estates was down to 180 and by the turn of the 20th century, there were only 64 left. In 1970 this number had been reduced even further, with only 11 sugar factories and 4 distilleries left in Guyana. The 4 remaining distilleries were consolidated into the larger Demerara Distillers Limited, that we see today.
Critically renowned for the El Dorado brand, Demerara Distillers Limited produces over 26 million litres of pure alcohol annually using a combination of modern and age-old industry methods, distilling their rums with continuous stills, wooden Coffey stills and wooden pot stills. It is worth noting that all three of Demerara Distillers wooden stills are at least 200 years old and are the only ones of their kind left in existence. It is because of this heritage that the El Dorado range of rums is so distinctive.
El Dorado 12 Year Old Rum
Type : British Caribbean Rum
Grade : Premium
Base Ingredient : Molasses
Age : 12 Years Old (Minimum)
Country of Origin : Guyana
Strength : 40% Vol / 80 Proof
Availabilty : United Kingdom, United States and other Worldwide locations
Bottle Blurb : "This fine aged Demerara Rum is produced by Demerara Distillers Ltd., master distillers since 1670.
Matured for at least 12 years in oak casks, this rum is hand-blended to achieve its uniquely smooth, rich, award-winning character. El Dorado 12 Year Old Rum is best enjoyed straight or on the rocks."
El Dorado 15 Year Old Special Reserve Rum
Type : British Caribbean Rum
Grade : Premium
Base Ingredient : Molasses
Age : 15 Years Old (Minimum)
Country of Origin : Guyana
Strength : 43% / 86 Proof
Availabilty : Guyana, United States, United Kingdom and other Worldwide Locations
Bottle Blurb : "Demerara has established a reputation over the last 300 years for producing the best rums in the world. Matured for at least 15 Years in oak casks, this fine rum of great distinction is specially blended to achieve its exquisitely smooth, award-winning character. El Dorado Special Reserve is best enjoyed straight or on the rocks."
El Dorado 21 Year Old Special Reserve Rum
Type : South American Ron
Grade : Premium
Base Ingredient : Molasses
Age : 21 Years Old
Country of Origin : Guyana
Strength : 43% / 86 Proof
Availabilty : United Kingdom, United States and other Worldwide locations
Bottle Blurb : "Demerara has established a reputation over the last 300 years for producing the best rums in the wold. El Dorado 21 Year Old Special Reserve is the finest in a range of Demerara rums."
"This supreme product of great distinction has been specially selected and blended to perfection by our master blenders, and aged in oaken casks for 21 years."
El Dorado 25 Year Old Vintage Reserve Rum
Type : Null
Grade : Premium
Base Ingredient : Molasses
Age : 25 Years Old
Country of Origin : Guyana
Strength : 43% Vol / 86 Proof
Availabilty : United States, Canada and United Kingdom
Bottle Blurb : "Demerara has been producing the finest rums in the world for over three centuries.
This vintage limited edition of a 1986 distillation is a supreme example of Demerara Distillers' fine art in the ageing and blending of world renowned rums."
"Aged in oaken casks for 25 years, this silky smooth Vintage Reserve of great distinction is presented in a crystal decanter for your unique enjoyment."
"Here is a rare experience for connoisseurs who appreciate the best in the world of spirits."
El Dorado 3 Year Old Rum
Type : South American Ron
Grade : Silver / Blanca
Base Ingredient : Molasses
Age : 3 Years Old
Country of Origin : Guyana
Strength : 40% / 80 Proof
Availabilty : United Kingdom, United States and other Worldwide locations
Bottle Blurb : "El Dorado Cask Aged 3 Years
Charcoal filtered Demerara Rum"
"Aged for at least 3 years in oak casks and then double filtered through natural charcoal, El Dorado 3 Year Old produces an incredibly smooth and unique flavour profile, perfect for both Caribbean and South American style cocktails."
El Dorado 5 Year Old Rum
Type : South American Ron
Grade : Gold
Base Ingredient : Molasses
Age : 5 Years Old
Country of Origin : Guyana
Strength : 40% / 80 Proof
Availabilty : United Kingdom, United States and other Worldwide locations
Bottle Blurb : "El Dorado Cask Aged 5 Years
Charcoal filtered Demerara Rum"
"This award winning rum has been aged for at least 5 years in oak casks. Especially blended by Demerara Distillers, masters of rum since 1670, this complex medium bodied rum can be enjoyed straight, on the rocks, or as a superb base for rum cocktails. Hugely drinkable."
El Dorado Single Barrel EHP Demerara Rum
Type : British Caribbean Rum
Grade : Premium
Base Ingredient : Molasses
Country of Origin : Guyana
Strength : 40% Vol / 80 Proof
Availabilty : United States, Canada and United Kingdom
Bottle Blurb : "Demerara County, Guyana, has been steeped in the history of sugar and rum production since the 17thC. A hundred years later 384 Sugar Estates were all producing their own special rums.
Demerara Distillers Ltd has preserved the unique production methods of the remaining 12 distilleries - blending their distinctive rums to produce the famous El Dorado range of Demerara Rums.
This new Single Barrel range is based on a single distillate, aged under tropical conditions on the East Bank of the Demerara River."
"EHP was the marque used to identify rums from the distillery attached to the Enmore Sugar Factory. founded nearly 200 years ago by Edward Henry Porter. His original Wooden Coffey Still, used to produce this unique EHP Demerara Rum, is the only one operational in the world today.
The delicate aromas of this distinctive spirit are the result of ageing in oak barrels in the perfect warehouse conditions of 30° - 34° C."
El Dorado Single Barrel ICBU Demerara Rum
Type : British Caribbean Rum
Grade : Premium
Base Ingredient : Molasses
Country of Origin : Guyana
Strength : 40% Vol / 80 Proof
Availabilty : United States, Canada and United Kingdom
Bottle Blurb : "Demerara County, Guyana, has been steeped in the history of sugar and rum production since the 17thC. A hundred years later 384 Sugar Estates were all producing their own special rums.
Demerara Distillers Ltd has preserved the unique production methods of the remaining 12 distilleries - blending their distinctive rums to produce the famous El Dorado range of Demerara Rums.
This new Single Barrel range is based on a single distillate, aged under tropical conditions on the East Bank of the Demerara River.""
"ICBU was the marque used to identify rums from the distillery attached to the Uitvlugt Sugar Factory, founded in the 18thC on the West Bank of the Demerara River.
The traditional fermentation and distillation techniques of the French Savalle Still is used to produce this special single distillate Demerara rum.
Its pronounced, sweet sugar-cane nose lifts the aroma, resulting in a dry, medium-bodied flavour - characteristics unmatched by any other distiller."
El Dorado Single Barrel PM Demerara Rum
Type : British Caribbean Rum
Grade : Premium
Base Ingredient : Molasses
Country of Origin : Guyana
Strength : 40% Vol / 80 Proof
Availabilty : United States, Canada and United Kingdom
Bottle Blurb : "Demerara County, Guyana, has been steeped in the history of sugar and rum production since the 17thC. A hundred years later 384 Sugar Estates were all producing their own special rums.
Demerara Distillers Ltd has preserved the unique production methods of the remaining 12 distilleries - blending their distinctive rums to produce the famous El Dorado range of Demerara Rums.
This new Single Barrel range is based on a single distillate, aged under tropical conditions on the East Bank of the Demerara River."
"PM was the marque used to identify rums from the distillery attached to the Port Mourant Sugar Factory, founded in 1732 - one of the oldest Estates in the world.
Their original Wooden Pot Still, the only one operational in the world today, continues to be used to produce this single distillate Demerara rum.
Its age-old wood adds to the distinctive flavour of this heavy-bodied, aromatic rum, which was originally used by the British Royal Navy."
El Dorado Spiced Rum
Type : British Caribbean Rum
Grade : Spiced Rum
Base Ingredient : Molasses
Country of Origin : Guyana
Strength : 40% Vol / 80 Proof
Availabilty : Guyana, Canada and the United States
Bottle Blurb : "Discover the truly superior taste of El Dorado Spiced Rum, a unique blend of aged Demerara rums and natural spices - cinnamon and vanilla with hints of citrus.
Enjoy its distinctly smooth, mellow Caribbean flavour, straight or in deliciously refreshing cocktails."