Ron Matusalem Clasico Solera 10 years old Blender Original Cuba Rum 40%

Where Gran Reserva represents the house's mature peak, Clasico Solera is the rum that carries the Original Cuba name forward as a tribute to the brand's roots in Santiago de Cuba.

Expert Description

Ron Matusalem Clasico Solera 10 Year is a Cuban Rum made using the solera system, bottled at 40%.

The brand was founded by Spanish immigrant Pablo Nonell, who opened his first distillery in Santiago de Cuba in 1872 and was one of the pioneers of the solera system in the Cuban rum industry. After several generations of ownership, first the Camp family and later the Álvarez family, production was firmly established in the Dominican Republic in 2016. The Clasico Solera edition, marked Blender Original Cuba, honours this original Cuban heritage and builds on the solera's characteristic layering of multiple vintages of rum over 10 years.

The result is a light, caramel-forward rum, where tropical fruit meets a soft, rounded finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Caramel, tropical fruit and a touch of vanilla.

Palate

Light and round with brown sugar and soft fruit.

Finish

Soft and medium-length with lingering caramel.

Specifications

Name: Ron Matusalem Clasico Solera 10 Year
Distillery: Ron Matusalem
Type: Cuban Rum
Age: 10 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN No.: 766094070052
Serving Suggestion: Neat at room temperature or over ice

Flavour Profile

Light · Caramel-forward · Fruity · Soft · Classic

Did You Know?

The Original Cuba wording on the label honours Matusalem's historic origin in Santiago de Cuba in 1872, even though production today takes place in the Dominican Republic.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ron Matusalem Clasico Solera 10 Year

What is Ron Matusalem Clasico Solera 10 Year?

It is a Cuban Rum made using the solera system, bottled at 40%.

What does it taste like?

It smells of caramel and tropical fruit, while the palate is light and round with brown sugar and soft fruit.

What is the difference between Clasico Solera and 15 Year Gran Reserva from the same brand?

Clasico Solera is the lighter, more classic edition with 10 years of ageing, while Gran Reserva is the more mature, 15 year old release.

Why does the bottle say Original Cuba when the rum is produced in the Dominican Republic?

The wording honours Matusalem's historic origin in Santiago de Cuba in 1872, where the brand was founded.

What is the solera system?

It is an ageing method where rum from multiple vintages is blended in layers, so the older rum continually enriches the younger.

How should it be enjoyed?

It is best enjoyed neat at room temperature or over ice.