Ron Matusalem 15 years Gran Reserva El ron de cuba Rum 40%

The name Matusalem comes from the Bible's oldest man, Methuselah, and there is something fitting in that: a rum built on an ageing method that never quite stops.

Expert description

Ron Matusalem 15 Gran Reserva Solera is a Rum from the Dominican Republic, matured through the solera system and bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from Matusalem, a house originally founded in Santiago de Cuba and now producing in the Dominican Republic. The solera system, originally borrowed from sherry and brandy production, means the number 15 is not a fixed minimum age for every drop, but a reflection of the average maturation level in an ongoing blend, where no more than a third of each cask is drawn off every three months and replaced with rum from the level above. The result is a rum with a deep, layered sweetness and a surprising complexity for its price bracket.

Tasting notes

Nose

Woody notes, dry citrus and rich caramel.

Palate

Oak, tropical fruit such as banana and papaya, dates and raisins, seasoned with sweet baking spice.

Finish

Chocolate, caramel and a hint of citrus that fades gently.

Distillery: Matusalem
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum
Age: Solera 15
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Solera oak casks
EAN no.: 0766094010072
Serving suggestion: Neat or in a mellow rum cocktail

Flavour profile

Caramel · Fruity · Oak · Sweet

Did you know?

The Matusalem family fled Cuba after the 1959 revolution and restarted production in the Dominican Republic, but the name and the solera tradition from Santiago de Cuba still live on in every bottle.

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Frequently asked questions about Ron Matusalem 15 Gran Reserva

What is Ron Matusalem 15 Gran Reserva Solera?

It is a Rum from the Dominican Republic, matured through the solera system and bottled at 40%. The number 15 refers to the maturation level in the solera system rather than a fixed bottle age.

What does Ron Matusalem 15 Gran Reserva taste like?

Rich and full-bodied, with oak, tropical fruit, dates and raisins, finishing with chocolate, caramel and a hint of citrus.

Is Ron Matusalem 15 Gran Reserva really 15 years old?

Not in the traditional sense. The solera system continuously blends younger and older rum, so 15 reflects an average maturation level rather than a guaranteed minimum age for every drop.

What is the solera system?

It is an ageing method borrowed from sherry and brandy production, where rum is drawn from the bottom casks and replaced with rum from the casks above, continuously blending younger and older vintages.

Where does Ron Matusalem originally come from?

The house was founded in Santiago de Cuba, but moved production to the Dominican Republic after the Cuban revolution in 1959.

Is Ron Matusalem 15 Gran Reserva worth it?

It offers a complexity and depth usually associated with pricier rums, thanks to the long solera maturation, making it a solid choice within its category.