GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) says it has significantly upgraded its ageing capacity for its rum products with the construction of a new barrel ageing warehouse at its Diamond, East Bank Demerara facility in Guyana.

The new facility is designed to accommodate 30,000 barrels and brings DDL’s total ageing and storage capacity to 130,000 barrels.

The company said the expansion supports the company’s ability to meet rising international demand for aged Demerara Rums while preserving the signature quality and rich flavours that define Demerara Rums.

Demerara Distillers Limited was one of the pioneers in the aged rum category with the launch of its award-winning El Dorado Rum – 15 Year Old in 1992.

A key part of the operation is the ageing of the rums in Oak barrels for one year to as high as 50 years.

Constructed at a cost of GUY $730 million, the company said the new warehouse represents a significant investment in its future.

During a recent walk-through by the board of directors, Komal Samaroo, chairman of DDL, highlighted the importance of this milestone, saying: “As the demand for premium aged rums continues to grow, this new facility ensures that we can continue to deliver our award-winning rums while upholding the rich heritage and craft that have made Demerara Rums a household name for rum connoisseurs globally. The warehouse represents another milestone in our journey to solidify Guyana’s position as a leader in the aged rum industry.”