Black Tears Spiced Black Cuba Rum 70 cl 40%

Black Tears was Cuba's first spiced rum, and it still stands apart from the crowd by staying far less sweet than most competitors in the category.

Expert description

Black Tears Spiced is a Cuban Spiced Rum flavoured with natural spices and bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from the Vigia distillery in Ciego de Ávila, Cuba, produced in a joint venture between the Norwegian company Island Rum Company and Zerus, the commercial arm of Cuba's state-owned sugar company Azcuba. Black Tears is marketed as Cuba's first spiced rum and sets itself apart from many other spiced rums through a low sugar content, typical of Cuban rum tradition, giving a more bittersweet than straightforwardly sweet profile.

Tasting notes

Nose

Spices gently unfold under a cut of candied orange peel, with vanilla, cloves and nutmeg plus a hint of roasted coffee.

Palate

Golden syrup, coffee, cocoa and a touch of peppery spice, with caramelised nuts, chocolate richness and gently oak-spiced wood.

Finish

A gentle, mysterious sweetness of cocoa accompanies a punch of coffee, with a lingering, spiced trace of red chilli and more chocolate to mellow it.

Specifications

Distillery: Vigia Distillery
Region/Country: Cuba
Type: Spiced Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 8500000590294
Serving suggestion: Over ice or in a Cuban-inspired cocktail

Flavour profile

Bittersweet · Coffee · Cocoa · Spiced · Elegant

Did you know?

Black Tears was developed by the Norwegian company Island Rum Company in partnership with Cuba's state-owned sugar company, making it one of very few Cuban spirits products created through an international joint venture directly with the Cuban state.

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Frequently asked questions about Black Tears Spiced

What defines Black Tears Spiced?

The rum is marketed as Cuba's first spiced rum and sets itself apart from many other spiced rums through its low sugar content and bittersweet profile.

What does Black Tears Spiced taste like?

Candied orange peel and spice on the nose, a palate of golden syrup, coffee and cocoa, and a gentle, complex finish with chilli and chocolate.

Where does the rum come from?

From the Vigia distillery in Ciego de Ávila, Cuba, produced in a joint venture between Island Rum Company and Cuba's state-owned sugar company.

How should Black Tears Spiced be served?

Great over ice or as the base of a Cuban-inspired cocktail, where the bittersweet complexity comes into its own.

Is Black Tears Spiced very sweet?

No, it has a lower sugar content than many other spiced rums, giving a more bittersweet than straightforwardly sweet character.

Is Black Tears Spiced a good gift?

Yes, its history as Cuba's first spiced rum and its elegant, less sweet profile make it an interesting gift for the rum enthusiast.