Ron Cristobal Black Cask Caribbean Rum 70 cl 40%

There are light, bright rums, and there are rums built to fill a glass with darkness and caramel. Ron Cristobal Black Cask belongs to the latter category, a rum that isn't afraid to taste of its cask.

Expert Description

Ron Cristobal Black Cask Caribbean is a Dominican Rum aged in heavily charred oak casks and bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from the same distillery as the rest of the Ron Cristobal range, Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos in the Dominican Republic, where the house grows its own sugar cane to secure a pure, local raw material. Black Cask uses heavily charred casks, which pull darker, more caramelised notes forward than the house's lighter expressions such as Nina and Pinta.

The name Black Cask refers directly to the heavy charring of the oak, which gives the rum its deep colour and a robust, lightly smoky backbone beneath the otherwise sweet profile.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark caramel and burnt sugar meet vanilla and a hint of smoky oak.

Palate

Full-bodied with brown sugar, dark chocolate and a warm, lightly spiced finish from the charred casks.

Finish

Medium length and robust, where the caramel lingers alongside a final hint of smoke.

Specifications

Name: Ron Cristobal Black Cask Caribbean
Distillery: Ron Cristobal
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Heavily charred oak casks
Serving Suggestion: Over ice or in a dark rum cocktail such as a Dark and Stormy

Flavour Profile

Dark · Caramelised · Vanilla-sweet · Robust · Lightly smoky

Did You Know?

Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos grows all the sugar cane used for Ron Cristobal itself and powers part of the distillery on bagasse, the fibrous by-product left over from pressing the cane.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ron Cristobal Black Cask Caribbean

What is Ron Cristobal Black Cask Caribbean?

It's a Dominican Rum from Ron Cristobal, aged in heavily charred oak casks, which gives the rum a dark, caramelised profile. It's bottled at 40%.

Why is it called Black Cask?

The name refers to the heavy charring of the oak casks, which pulls darker colour and deeper caramel and smoke notes forward than the house's lighter rums such as Nina and Pinta.

What does Ron Cristobal Black Cask Caribbean taste like?

It tastes of dark caramel, brown sugar and a touch of dark chocolate, with a robust, lightly smoky backbone that carries all the way through.

How is Ron Cristobal Black Cask Caribbean best enjoyed?

It works well over ice or as the base in a dark, spiced cocktail such as a Dark and Stormy, where the rum's caramel notes play well with ginger and lime.

Where is Ron Cristobal produced?

The rum is produced by Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos in the Dominican Republic, a distillery that grows its own sugar cane to secure a pure, local raw material.

Is Ron Cristobal Black Cask Caribbean good for beginners?

Yes, with its full, sweet profile and moderate 40% strength it's accessible for both newcomers and seasoned rum drinkers looking for a robust everyday rum.