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Aged Demerara Rum
El Dorado 21 Yrs
El Dorado4.7(28 reviews)
El Dorado 21 Year Old is a masterful blend of rums aged for at least 21 years in oak barrels. This Demerara rum from Guyana offers a rich, complex profile with notes of dark chocolate, dried fruits, and a hint of smoke. Its velvety texture and long finish make it a connoisseur's choice for sipping neat or in premium cocktails.
Bottle Size
Selected Price
₹21,860/ 750 ML
Efficiency
₹874
per 30ml
ABV
43%
Region
Guyana
Category
Rum
Type
Premium
State Excise Comparison
Compare El Dorado 21 Yrs Price Across Major Cities (2026)
Official retail vend prices vary across states due to excise duty, VAT, and transport tariffs.
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Lowest MRP in India
Gurgaon: ₹18,000
LucknowViewing
Uttar Pradesh
Standard 750ml
₹21,860+21%
Gurgaon
Haryana
Standard 750ml
₹18,000
Goa
Goa
Standard 750ml
₹20,140+12%
Delhi
Delhi NCT
Standard 750ml
₹21,430+19%
Kolkata
West Bengal
Standard 750ml
₹26,570+48%
Jaipur
Rajasthan
Standard 750ml
₹27,860+55%
Hyderabad
Telangana
Standard 750ml
₹31,710+76%
Bangalore
Karnataka
Standard 750ml
₹32,570+81%
Mumbai
Maharashtra
Standard 750ml
₹39,430+119%
Rates cross-verified with State Excise Department notifications & authorized L-2 retail vends.
Prices range from ₹18,000 to ₹39,430 Official Regulatory Notice
Lucknow Liquor Laws & State Excise Policy (2026)
Retail prices and vend operations in Lucknow are regulated by the Excise Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh under the state excise framework.
Legal Drinking Age
21+ Years
Verified photo ID mandatory at retail vends
Operating Hours
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Closed on gazetted State Dry Days
Authorized Outlets
FL-4 / FL-5 Authorized Retail Model Shops & Off-Vends
Possession Limit
Up to 1 bottle of imported liquor and 4 bottles of IMFL per adult
Inter-State Transit WarningCarrying liquor bottles from Haryana or Delhi into Uttar Pradesh without payment of UP state excise duty is an offense under UP Excise Act Section 60.
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Origin: India
India
The subcontinent has evolved into a global powerhouse of premium spirits, blending ancient distillation heritage with state-of-the-art master craftsmanship. From high-altitude Himalayan spring waters to coastal barrels in Goa, India's intense tropical climate accelerates oak extraction and barrel aging dynamically. This creates bold, robustly complex, and deeply spiced spirits with rich profiles in a fraction of the time required in cooler European climates.
Climate
Diverse tropical & temperate microclimates driving dynamic barrel maturation
Famous For
Amrut, Paul John, 1965 Spirit of Victory Rum, Rampur, Old Monk
Craftsmanship & Heritage
El Dorado 21 Yrs stands as a benchmark within the Rum landscape. Produced by the legendary El Dorado, this expression embodies a tradition of excellence specifically for the Lucknow market.
With an ABV of 43%, every bottle is distilled with precision, featuring notes of Dark chocolate, Dried fruits, Toffee, Oak, Smoke.
Flavor Intensity
sweet60%
smokey30%
spicy40%
fruity70%
body80%
🍽️ Perfect Pairings
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Dark chocolate🧀
Aged cheddar🍫
Grilled steak“The right pairing elevates both the spirit and the plate. We recommend serving at room temperature for the full aromatic experience.”
Expert Q&A
QWhat makes El Dorado 21 Year Old unique?
It's a blend of rums aged for a minimum of 21 years in oak barrels, using traditional Demerara stills, resulting in a rich, complex flavor profile.
QHow should I drink El Dorado 21 Year Old?
Best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water to unlock its aromas. It also works well in premium cocktails like an Old Fashioned.
QWhat is the ABV of El Dorado 21 Year Old?
It is bottled at 43% ABV (86 proof).
QWhere is El Dorado 21 Year Old produced?
It is produced in Guyana at the Demerara Distillers Limited, using sugar cane from the region.
QWhat food pairs well with El Dorado 21 Year Old?
Pairs beautifully with dark chocolate desserts, aged cheeses, and grilled meats.
Sommelier Tasting Profile & Notes
Palate dimensions, aroma evaluation, and user tasting impressions
AVERAGE RATING
4.7
Based on 3 Reviews
Tasting Dimensions
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4.7 / 5.0Taste & FlavorComplexity and palate richness
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4.7 / 5.0Value for MoneyPrice to quality benchmark
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5.0 / 5.0Smoothness & FinishMellowness and lingering aftertaste
Rating Distribution
Breakdown of reviewer opinions
4.7/5
3 Tasting Scores
5 Star
67%
4 Star
33%
3 Star
0%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
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Beverage Specialist Tasting ProfileScores and aroma profiles synthesized from master distillers, sommeliers, and verified community tasting submissions.
Community & Sommelier Notes (3)
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Subhashis Sen
Tasting NoteGomti Nagar, Lucknow • May 12, 2026
Taste: 5/5Value: 5/5
“Absolutely spectacular! Visited a local outlet in Gomti Nagar and picked up El Dorado 21 Yrs. At ₹21,860 in Lucknow, this represents incredible value. The notes of Dark chocolate and Dried fruits pair phenomenally well with home-cooked Mutton Galouti Kebab. Highly recommended!”
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Ananya Banerjee
Tasting NoteHazratganj, Lucknow • May 07, 2026
Taste: 4/5Value: 5/5
“A highly sophisticated Rum by El Dorado. Wonderfully smooth on the throat with subtle hints of Dark chocolate and Toffee. Serving this neat during a family gathering in Hazratganj was a major hit, especially alongside local Chicken Shami Kebab!”
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Siddharth Mukhopadhyay
Tasting NoteIndira Nagar, Lucknow • April 29, 2026
Taste: 5/5Value: 4/5
“I'm thoroughly impressed by El Dorado's execution here. The palate is extremely rich with a refined finish highlighting Dried fruits. At the Lucknow price of ₹21,860, it's easily one of the best choices in its segment paired with Baked Sandesh.”
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