{"product_id":"el-dorado-rum-12-y-o-0-7l","title":"El Dorado Rum 12 Y.O. 0.7L","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of spirit is this?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEl Dorado by Demerara Distillers is a \u003cstrong\u003eDemerara-style single blended rum\u003c\/strong\u003e crafted from sugarcane molasses in Guyana, distilled in historic wooden and Coffey stills and aged in ex-bourbon casks. Displaying a dark amber colour with ruby highlights, it offers a full-bodied, smooth and structured profile. The nose reveals precise aromas of \u003cstrong\u003etropical fruit and honey\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with caramel, vanilla and cinnamon. On the palate, this spirit is warm and rounded, unfolding distinct notes of cocoa, prunes and spice before concluding with a \u003cstrong\u003elong, dry and lightly smoky finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis spirit originates from Georgetown in the Demerara region of Guyana, situated along the fertile banks of the \u003cstrong\u003eDemerara River\u003c\/strong\u003e. Local sugarcane and molasses define the distinctive flavour profile associated with the area. Following various historical closures, Demerara Distillers remains the region’s sole surviving producer, operating \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric wooden stills\u003c\/strong\u003e salvaged from former estates. Cultivation methods were initially introduced by the Dutch and subsequently refined through \u003cstrong\u003eBritish distilling practices\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it produced?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with molasses fermented using El Dorado’s proprietary yeasts to ensure consistency. Distillation employs a precise combination of \u003cstrong\u003eCoffey column stills\u003c\/strong\u003e and traditional double wooden pot stills to create diverse rum marks. Extensive maturation in \u003cstrong\u003eex-bourbon oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e seamlessly integrates the wood character with the spirit’s inherent sweetness and spice. Finally, selected stocks are expertly assembled into a structured and \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced final blend\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHailing from Guyana, \u003cstrong\u003eEl Dorado 12 Year Old Rum\u003c\/strong\u003e is masterfully crafted by Demerara Distillers Limited, the region’s sole remaining distillery. This spirit honours a deep heritage, employing original \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric wooden stills\u003c\/strong\u003e and proprietary yeasts to ensure total authenticity. The distillery survived massive post-war closures by housing the historic stills of other closed estates. Its production heritage is deeply tied to regional sugarcane cultivation, originally introduced by the Dutch and developed under British distillation traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Demerara Distillers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44521656058027,"sku":"11989","price":36.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/el-dorado-rum-12-years-old_11989_1.jpg?v=1773666443","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/el-dorado-rum-12-y-o-0-7l","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}