⏳ What if I told you the youngest rum in this bottle is 12 years old, while some of it has been aging since before you were born❓
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🍹 In this Drink Chat with Nat, we’re tasting the El Dorado 12-Year-Old Rum.
🍯 It’s pure decadence with aromas of caramelized toffee, molasses, and a hint of dark spice.
🏺 Unlike other rums, the age statement on all El Dorado Rum labels reflects the youngest rum in the blend, with many rums in the blend being much older.
🍷 The El Dorado 12-Year-Old may also have the 15-Year-Old or the 21-Year-Old to provide the consistent depth of flavour.
🍶 The distillery has been making rum since the 17th century and houses the world’s oldest stills, including the Wooden Coffey Pot Still, the last fully working example of its kind.
🕰️ Named after Aeneas Coffey, it resembles his original 1832 continuous still.
🍬 Blends are perfected over centuries and crafted in small batches, producing artisanal rum from the finest Demerara sugar, not factory-scale production.
🥩 Serve it neat to savour the depth, on the rocks to soften the edges, or pour alongside grilled pork tenderloin glazed with brown sugar and cloves.
☕ Its richness also makes it a perfect companion for dark chocolate cake.
🧪 Fascinating fact: Master Blender Shaun Caleb was born and raised in Guyana and studied at Princeton University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with Honours.
🔬 He returned to Guyana to apply his expertise in distillation. Shaun samples dozens of rums daily, developing a keen ability to assess the depth and organoleptic qualities of fresh rums long before they reach the bottle.
💵 At $51.95, this handcrafted rum represents tremendous value for such heritage and complexity.
🏆 I’d rate it 94 points for quality and value.
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🤔 Have you tried this rum yet or would you like to❓
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