This 25-year-old El Dorado was created on the occasion of the millennium and has a silky smoothness that can compete with the oldest cognacs. The constant heat and tropical conditions in Demerara seriously accelerate the aging process, which takes place in American oak barrels for at least 25 years. Distilled: 1988 Tasting notes:Color: Dark amber with red gold shimmer. Nose: Harmonious, notes of honey, caramel and dried fruit. Taste: Soft, intense, complex, oranges, notes of chocolate, coffee and dark toffee, hints of light tobacco. Finish: Long lasting, chocolate, toffee.