El Dorado 2005
16 Year Old Versailles Sweet Madeira Finish
El Dorado 2005 is a robust 16-year-old rum crafted from molasses and distilled in a traditional wooden pot still at Guyana’s former Versailles distillery, showcasing exceptional depth and complexity. Finished in ex-Madeira wine casks, it reveals rich layers of dates, raisin, toasted almond, candied orange, and warm cinnamon, delivering a decadent and lingering finish.
55.9%
16 Years
Rum
Aged
About This Bottle
El Dorado 2005 is a robust 16-year-old rum crafted from molasses and distilled in a traditional wooden pot still at Guyana’s former Versailles distillery, showcasing exceptional depth and complexity. Finished in ex-Madeira wine casks, it reveals rich layers of dates, raisin, toasted almond, candied orange, and warm cinnamon, delivering a decadent and lingering finish.
Common Tasting Notes
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El Dorado
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