First Impressions
This Whisky Exchange exclusive is composed of rum predominantly produced in the French Savalle and Diamond Coffey stills at the Demerara Distillers facility. Hand-picked as a single cask and bottled at 53.3%, it offers a unique perspective on El Dorado's multi-still capabilities from a single twelve-year-old barrel.
Tasting
The nose is rich and layered. Tropical fruit and vanilla lead, with aged oak and dark molasses adding depth. The Demerara character is unmistakable — there's a complexity here that speaks to the unique heritage stills used in production.
The palate is full-bodied. Tropical fruit and dark molasses form the core, with oak spice and vanilla providing structure and sweetness. Butterscotch emerges in the mid-palate, and the texture is rich and oily at cask strength. The Savalle-Coffey blend creates a profile that balances elegance with power.
The finish is long with oak, molasses, tropical fruit, and a warming Demerara close.
The Bottom Line
At £110, this single barrel El Dorado is a worthy purchase for Guyanese rum fans. The single cask selection adds uniqueness, and the Savalle-Coffey blend delivers the complexity that makes Demerara Distillers so special. An exclusive worth seeking out.
