Named after Columbus's flagship, but finished in French casks from the Cognac region. Santa Maria is a journey across two continents.
Expert description
Ron Cristobal Santa Maria Pineau de Charentes Finish is a Rum from the Dominican Republic, distilled in 2009, finished in ex-Pineau des Charentes casks and bottled at 42%.
The rum is part of Ron Cristobal's prestigious Santa Maria series, named after one of the three ships Christopher Columbus used to cross the Atlantic in 1492. After primary maturation, the rum undergoes a second maturation in casks that previously held Pineau des Charentes, a French aperitif from the Cognac region, adding a French wine-driven dimension to the Dominican rum. The release is limited to 1,989 bottles.
Tasting notes
Nose
Dried fruits, vanilla and caramel, with subtle wood notes.
Palate
Lightly sweet with prunes, cinnamon and vanilla.
Finish
Balanced tannin structure providing a dry, fresh close.
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum
ABV: 42%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finished in ex-Pineau des Charentes casks
Distilled: 2009
Number of bottles: 1989
Serving suggestion: Neat, to round off a meal
Flavour profile
Elegant · Fruity · Wine-driven · Dry finish
Investment potential
Low to medium. The limited release of 1,989 bottles and the unusual Pineau des Charentes finish make it interesting for collectors looking for something different from classic sherry or port finishes.
Did you know?
Santa Maria was the name of the flagship of Christopher Columbus's fleet when he crossed the Atlantic in 1492, the same ship that lends its name to Ron Cristobal's most prestigious series.
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