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El Dorado 12 Yr vs Chairman's Reserve Spiced: we compare ratings, price, and use case to see which rum actually deserves your money.
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The winner: El Dorado-12 Yr
El Dorado 12 Yr is the better rum, full stop: it's built for sipping and the critic score backs that up. Chairman's Reserve Spiced is a cheap, cinnamon-forward mixer, fine over ice or in a cola, but not something to pour neat.
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