El Dorado 2005 / 16 Year Old / Versailles / Dry Madeira Finish
- Distillery
- El Dorado
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £175
- Tasting notes
- Citric, Cooked Fruit, Honey, Vanilla, Toasted
- Description
- Distilled in 2005 from the Versailles pot still and finished in ex-dry Madeira casks, this rum takes a lighter approach than its sweet counterpart. Clementine and lemon peel lead into peach, crème brûlée, and woody spice on the palate, with dryness cutting through the fruit sweetness. The 55.1% abv provides structure without weight, allowing the Madeira influence to complement rather than dominate the rum's core character. A thoughtful choice for those preferring restraint and citric brightness over dessert-like richness.
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✦ Neatly Summary
El Dorado 2005 / 16 Year Old / Versailles / Dry Madeira Finish is a from El Dorado (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — citric, cooked fruit, honey, vanilla. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in 2005 from the Versailles pot still and finished in ex-dry Madeira casks, this rum takes a lighter approach than its sweet counterpart. Clementine and lemon peel lead into peach, crème brûlée, and woody spice on the palate, with dryness cutting through the fruit sweetness. The 55.1% abv provides structure without weight, allowing the Madeira influence to complement rather than dominate the rum's core character. A thoughtful choice for those preferring restraint and citric brightness over dessert-like richness.
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