Ron Cristobal Santa Maria 2009 Vintage Dominikanske Republik Rom 70 cl 45%

The Santa Maria series is Ron Cristobal's experimental side, where each edition is its own vintage project. This one starts at the source: pure bourbon cask, no extra finish.

Expert description

Ron Cristobal Santa Maria 2009 Vintage is a Rum from the Dominican Republic, distilled in 2009 and matured in bourbon casks, bottled at 46%.

The rum forms the cornerstone of the Santa Maria series, where a single 2009 distillate is matured exclusively in bourbon casks with no further cask finish. The series is known for using this 2009 distillate as the base for numerous finished variants, but this edition represents the rum in its purest, most unfiltered form. Only 2063 bottles were released.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sweet and pleasant with marzipan and almond, with a hint of citrus and coconut.

Palate

Full-bodied with ripe apricots and vanilla fudge.

Finish

Surprisingly spicy, with notes of white pepper.

Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks
Distilled: 2009
Number of bottles: 2063
EAN no.: 5712718007374
Serving suggestion: Neat, as a digestif

Flavour profile

Nutty · Fruity · Spiced · Clean

Did you know?

The same 2009 distillate that forms the base for this pure bourbon cask edition is also used as the foundation for several finished Santa Maria variants with finishes including port, sherry and moscatel, making this bottle an interesting starting point for comparing the whole series.

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Frequently asked questions about Ron Cristobal Santa Maria 2009 Vintage

What is Ron Cristobal Santa Maria 2009 Vintage?

It is a Rum from the Dominican Republic, distilled in 2009 and matured in bourbon casks with no further finish, bottled at 46%.

What does Ron Cristobal Santa Maria 2009 Vintage taste like?

Full-bodied with marzipan, almond, ripe apricots and a spiced finish of white pepper.

What makes this edition different from the other Santa Maria variants?

It is the pure bourbon cask version with no further cask finish, while the other Santa Maria editions are finished in casks including port and sherry.

How many bottles were produced?

2063 bottles of this vintage were released.

Is Ron Cristobal Santa Maria 2009 Vintage a good gift?

Yes, its limited release and pure profile make it a fine gift for rum enthusiasts.

How is Ron Cristobal Santa Maria 2009 Vintage best enjoyed?

It is best enjoyed neat as a digestif, where its clean, nutty character comes into its own.