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WHAT: El Dorado 5 Years Old Rum
WHERE: Demerara, Guyana
WHY: When the Drink Up South Pacific Cultural Studies Group embarks upon some field research, that can only mean one thing – tiki party! And that, in turn, means rum. You want something with a little age for depth of flavour, but no need to blow the bank on the top-shelfers. El Dorado’s notes of banana, toffee and a tropical fruit tinge (passion fruit? guava?) make this a solid pick at the price. Even works as a straight-up sipper.
PRICE: 750 ml/$24.80
AVAILABILITY: At most liquor stores (product #894014)
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