Ron Cristobal Santa Maria Moscatel Finish Dominican Republic Rum 70 cl 43%

From the same 2009 distillate, but moved into moscatel casks, where the wine's sweet grape character clearly rubs off on the rum.

Expert description

Ron Cristobal Santa Maria Moscatel Finish is a Rum from the Dominican Republic, distilled in 2009 and finished in ex-moscatel casks, bottled at 43%.

The rum starts from the same 2009 distillate that forms the base of the entire Santa Maria series, but after the initial bourbon cask maturation it is moved into casks that previously held moscatel, a sweet Spanish white wine. This finish adds a clear wine fruitiness that sets it markedly apart from the house's other editions.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh and grassy at first, with citrus, orange peel, raisin and vanilla.

Palate

Sweet grape with a hint of grapefruit, in a delicate, dry finish.

Finish

Wine-like and light, with lingering sweetness.

Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks, finished in ex-moscatel casks
Distilled: 2009
Serving suggestion: Neat, as a digestif

Flavour profile

Wine-like · Fruity · Sweet · Fresh

Did you know?

Moscatel is one of the world's oldest grape varieties and is used to make sweet wines in Spain among other countries, and its characteristic grape sweetness clearly comes through when the casks are reused for rum finishing.

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Frequently asked questions about Ron Cristobal Santa Maria Moscatel Finish

What is Ron Cristobal Santa Maria Moscatel Finish?

It is a Rum from the Dominican Republic, distilled in 2009 and finished in ex-moscatel casks, bottled at 43%.

What does Ron Cristobal Santa Maria Moscatel Finish taste like?

Fresh and wine-like with citrus, raisin, sweet grape and a delicate, dry finish.

What is moscatel?

It is one of the world's oldest grape varieties, used to make sweet white wines, including in Spain.

What do the moscatel casks add to the rum?

The casks add a clear wine fruitiness and grape-like sweetness that sets this edition apart from the house's other Santa Maria variants.

What is the difference between this edition and the 2009 Vintage?

This edition is finished in moscatel casks, while the 2009 Vintage remains in pure bourbon casks with no further finish.

How is Ron Cristobal Santa Maria Moscatel Finish best enjoyed?

It is best enjoyed neat as a digestif, where its wine-like sweetness comes into its own.