Ron Matusalem Solera 7 year El rum de cuba Rum 40%

Matusalem carries a Cuban rum heritage forward from the Dominican Republic, after the 1959 revolution forced the family to relocate the entire production.

Expert Description

Ron Matusalem Solera 7 is a Dominican Republic Rum, distilled and aged through a solera system and bottled at 40%.

The Matusalem brand was founded in Cuba in the 19th century, but after the Cuban Revolution in 1959, the family moved production to the Dominican Republic, where it has continued ever since. Solera 7 is aged through the house's classic solera system, where rum of different ages is gradually blended across multiple tiers of casks to achieve a smooth, round character, still carrying the name "El Ron de Cuba" forward as a tribute to the brand's origin.

The result is a golden, versatile rum that works equally well neat and in cocktails.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla, caramel and a hint of wood.

Palate

Sweet and robust with spice, vanilla and caramel, supported by a light woody tone.

Finish

Long, with lingering caramel, vanilla and citrus fruit.

Specifications

Name: Ron Matusalem Solera 7
Distillery: Matusalem
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Solera system
Serving Suggestion: Neat, over ice, or in a Mojito or Dark and Stormy

Flavour Profile

Vanilla-forward · Sweet · Caramel-forward · Versatile · Round

Did You Know?

The Matusalem family moved its entire rum production from Cuba to the Dominican Republic after the 1959 revolution, but the brand still carries the nickname "El Ron de Cuba" as a tribute to its original homeland.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ron Matusalem Solera 7

What is Ron Matusalem Solera 7?

It's a Dominican Republic Rum, aged through a solera system and bottled at 40%.

Why is Matusalem called "El Ron de Cuba" even though the rum is made in the Dominican Republic?

The brand was founded in Cuba in the 19th century, but moved production to the Dominican Republic after the Cuban Revolution in 1959, and the name is a tribute to its original origin.

What does Ron Matusalem Solera 7 taste like?

It smells of vanilla, caramel and wood, while the palate is sweet and robust with spice and a light woody tone, and a long finish with citrus fruit.

What is a solera system?

It's an ageing method where rum of different ages is gradually blended across multiple tiers of casks to achieve a smooth, round character.

How should Ron Matusalem Solera 7 be enjoyed?

It can be enjoyed neat, over ice, or used in a Mojito or Dark and Stormy, where its versatile, round character really shines.

Why is Ron Matusalem Solera 7 versatile?

Its round, not overly sweet profile makes it well suited both for sipping neat and for use in many different cocktails.