El Dorado 2005 / 16 Year Old / Versailles / Ruby Port Finish
- Distillery
- El Dorado
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £175
- Tasting notes
- Cooked Fruit, Dried Fruit, Tobacco
- Description
- El Dorado's 2005 Diamond distillery release, distilled with the legendary Versailles still and finished in ruby Port casks, melds Guyanese rum tradition with Portuguese fortified wine character. Jammy plum, raspberry, and cherry notes dominate the palate, interwoven with woody spice from the Port finish that adds depth without overshadowing the rum's inherent richness. The marriage of stills and casks creates a decadent, fruit-forward expression. Perfect for those who appreciate concentrated fruit flavours and complex finishes.
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✦ Neatly Summary
El Dorado 2005 / 16 Year Old / Versailles / Ruby Port Finish is a from El Dorado (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, oaky and sweet character — cooked fruit, dried fruit, tobacco. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
El Dorado's 2005 Diamond distillery release, distilled with the legendary Versailles still and finished in ruby Port casks, melds Guyanese rum tradition with Portuguese fortified wine character. Jammy plum, raspberry, and cherry notes dominate the palate, interwoven with woody spice from the Port finish that adds depth without overshadowing the rum's inherent richness. The marriage of stills and casks creates a decadent, fruit-forward expression. Perfect for those who appreciate concentrated fruit flavours and complex finishes.
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