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El Dorado is one of the world’s most respected rum brands, renowned for its luxurious style, long tropical ageing, and deep connection to the historic heritage of Demerara rum from Guyana. Produced by Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), El Dorado’s rums are made on the banks of the Demerara River in Georgetown, where rum production dates back over 300 years.

What makes El Dorado truly unique is its use of heritage wooden stills — some of the last of their kind still operating anywhere in the world. These include the wooden Coffey still from the now-closed Enmore Distillery, the double wooden pot still from Port Mourant, and the single wooden pot still from Versailles. Each still imparts distinct flavour characteristics to the spirit, from rich molasses depth to spicy, earthy complexity. Many of these stills are more than a century old, crafted from greenheart wood native to Guyana, and are a living link to the golden age of rum-making.

El Dorado sources its base material from high-quality Demerara sugarcane molasses, which is fermented before distillation in a combination of column and pot stills. The rums are then aged entirely in ex-bourbon oak casks in Guyana’s tropical climate, where the heat accelerates maturation, concentrating flavour far more quickly than in cooler regions. This gives El Dorado rums their signature richness, smoothness, and full-bodied style.

Flavour Profile

El Dorado’s rums are known for their smooth, rounded mouthfeel and rich, molasses-driven sweetness. Common tasting notes include caramel, dark brown sugar, tropical fruits, baking spices, and hints of tobacco and leather in the older expressions. The influence of the wooden stills adds an unmistakable earthy depth and complexity that sets them apart from other Caribbean rums.

Heritage and Awards

El Dorado has won countless awards at international spirits competitions, cementing its reputation for quality. Its commitment to preserving Guyana’s rum-making traditions — particularly the maintenance of the wooden stills — has made it a favourite among both collectors and casual drinkers.

Our El Dorado selection spans the brand’s entire range, from mixable young rums to rare, long-aged treasures. Whether you’re exploring Demerara rum for the first time or adding a statement bottle to your collection, El Dorado offers a taste of genuine rum history — a spirit shaped by centuries of craft, a unique terroir, and the rarest stills in the world.