How Much Does El Dorado 21Yr Special Reserve Rum Cost in 2026?
El Dorado 21Yr Special Reserve Rum — All Sizes & Prices
| Bottle Size | Price | Price/oz | Price/Shot | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750ml (Standard) 25.4 oz | $131.36 | $5.17 | $7.77 | 16.9 |
About El Dorado 21Yr Special Reserve Rum
El Dorado 21 Year Special Reserve Rum is a premium Demerara rum from Guyana, produced by Demerara Distillers (USA) Inc., bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in 750ml sizes for $131.36. This masterful blend of rums aged at least 21 years in oak casks, including those from the French Savalle Still and Versailles Single Wooden Pot Still, delivers a velvety texture with cognac-like nuances, rich dark fruits, molasses, oak, and warm spices. What makes it special is its elegant complexity—smooth yet layered with Christmas pudding sweetness, butterscotch, chocolate, and a smoky finish—balancing sweetness and dryness better than younger siblings like the 12 or 15 Year expressions. Ideal for sipping neat or on the rocks by rum aficionados seeking sophistication without harshness. In its category of aged Demerara rums, it stands out for value and refinement, often praised as brilliant and affordable compared to pricier competitors.
Tasting Notes
👃 Nose
The aroma bursts with classic Demerara richness: brown sugar, molasses, spices, and ripe dark fruits like prunes, raisins, and blackberries. Subtle oak, vanilla, burnt sugar, and hints of butterscotch or anisette add inviting depth. Empty glass nosing lingers with fruity sweetness, nothing off-putting.
👅 Palate
On the tongue, it's smooth and complex with oak-driven dryness, thick molasses, dark dried fruits, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Layers of chocolate, coffee, raisins, licorice, and toffee chase across the palate, velvety yet balanced without excess sweetness. The mouthfeel is rich, elegant, and easy-drinking, enhanced by whiskey barrel influences.
✨ Finish
Long, smooth, and semi-dry with lingering molasses, oak, vanilla, nuts, and a smoky, tannic edge. Chocolate and baking spices fade delightfully without burn.
Popular Cocktails with El Dorado 21Yr Special Reserve Rum
El Dorado Old Fashioned
Rum Manhattan
El Dorado Neat Sipper
Food Pairings
Dark chocolate truffles, Cigars, Christmas pudding, Roasted nuts, Aged cheeses
