El Dorado Mourant Cask Strength Single Still Port Rum 2009

El Dorado Port Mourant Cask Strength Single Still Rum 2009 is a powerful, heritage‑driven Demerara rum distilled on the legendary Port Mourant Double Wooden Pot Still (PM)—the only operational double wooden pot still in the world. Bottled at full cask strength after 12 years of tropical aging, this release delivers the deepest, boldest, and most historically iconic expression of Port Mourant’s unmistakable profile: heavy anise, dark molasses, leather, spice, and earthy intensity.

This vintage is part of El Dorado’s Cask Strength Single Still Series, created for collectors and enthusiasts who want the pure, undiluted character of Guyana’s wooden stills. Compared to the standard 40% version, the cask strength edition is richer, darker, more resinous, and dramatically more expressive, offering a true connoisseur‑level Demerara experience.

Key Highlights

• Distilled in 2009 on the historic Port Mourant Double Wooden Pot Still
• Bottled at cask strength for maximum depth and authenticity
• Aged 12 years in ex‑bourbon barrels at Diamond Distillery
• Part of the El Dorado Cask Strength Single Still Series
• Flavor profile: anise, molasses, leather, oak resin, spice, and earthy depth
• Highly sought after by collectors of Demerara and wooden‑still rums
• A benchmark expression of traditional Guyanese rum heritage

Tasting Notes

Nose: Dark molasses, licorice, leather, charred oak, and warm spice.
Palate: Intense and full‑bodied with anise, burnt sugar, resinous oak, black tea, and earthy depth.
Finish: Long, warming, and tannic with lingering spice, molasses, and Demerara richness.

How to Enjoy

• Sip neat to experience the full cask‑strength power
• Add a few drops of water to reveal deeper fruit and cocoa notes
• Pair with: 80% dark chocolate, spiced nuts, espresso, or a medium‑bodied cigar

Collector’s Perspective

Port Mourant is the heaviest and most iconic of Guyana’s wooden stills, producing a flavor profile instantly recognizable to rum purists. The 2009 cask strength release is one of the most coveted expressions in the Single Still lineup, offering a level of depth and authenticity that rivals independent bottlings. For anyone building a serious Demerara collection, this bottle is essential.

FAQ

Is El Dorado Port Mourant 2009 Cask Strength a limited release?

Yes. The Cask Strength Single Still Series is produced in small quantities and often sells out quickly among collectors.

What makes the Port Mourant still unique?

It is the world’s only operating double wooden pot still, producing rums known for their heavy body, anise notes, and deep molasses character.

How does the cask strength version differ from the standard 40% release?

The cask strength edition is significantly more intense, tannic, and aromatic, offering a deeper and more authentic expression of Port Mourant’s signature profile.

Is this rum suitable for beginners?

It’s best suited for experienced rum drinkers who appreciate high‑proof, full‑bodied Demerara rum.