Created to celebrate the millennium, this 25-year-old El Dorado has a silky smoothness that could rival the oldest cognacs. The constant warmth and tropical conditions in Demerara dramatically accelerate the aging process, which takes place in American oak barrels for at least 25 years. Distilled: 1986 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.