A Rare Demerara Masterpiece – El Dorado Cask Strength Single Still Port Mourant Rum
Crafted from one of the world’s most historic wooden stills, El Dorado Cask Strength Single Still Port Mourant Rum embodies the enduring legacy of Guyana’s rum-making heritage. Distilled on the iconic double wooden pot still, this expression delivers a powerful yet refined profile that showcases the distinctive character of Demerara rums at their purest.
Tasting Experience
Appearance: Dark mahogany with ruby highlights.
Nose: Bold aromas of licorice, molasses, and dark fruit layered with baking spices, leather, and oak.
Palate: Intensely rich, opening with deep molasses and ripe plum, followed by cocoa, anise, and earthy spice. Balanced waves of tobacco, pepper, and wood add remarkable depth.
Finish: Long, warming, and complex, with lingering notes of licorice, oak tannins, and subtle dried fruit sweetness.
Craftsmanship
Origin: Demerara Distillers, Guyana.
Still: Distilled exclusively on the legendary Port Mourant double wooden pot still, built in the 18th century and still in use today.
Aging: Matured in ex-bourbon casks under tropical conditions, allowing intense interaction between spirit and wood.
Cask Strength: Bottled at natural strength, uncut and unfiltered, capturing the full intensity and individuality of the still.
Exclusivity: As part of El Dorado’s Single Still series, each release is limited, celebrating the uniqueness of Guyana’s historic stills.
Best Enjoyed
This rum is best appreciated neat to fully explore its layers of depth, or with a few drops of water to soften and expand its character. For collectors and connoisseurs, it represents both a tasting journey and a piece of living rum history.
Discover the heritage and power of El Dorado Cask Strength Single Still Port Mourant Rum, available in rare allocation on Royal Batch.