Santiago de Cuba takes its name from the eastern city's work of combining old tradition with modern rum craftsmanship. The 12 Year is the clearest proof of that.
Expert description
Ron Santiago de Cuba 12 Year Extra Añejo is a Cuban Rum, matured for 12 years in oak casks and bottled at 40%.
The rum comes from Santiago de Cuba, one of Cuba's most respected rum houses, where traditional distillation methods meet modern refinement. The 12 Year is the house's older, more serious expression, drier and more elegant than the younger releases, with a deep, dark complexity that comes from the long cask maturation. The style sits closer to a spirituous, cognac-like depth than the sweeter, lighter Cuban rum often associated with the tourist market.
Tasting notes
Nose
Deep and intense, with dark chocolate and dried fruit, supported by spiced, creamy oak.
Palate
Dry, with dried fruit and burnt sugar, a nutty character and sweet dried fruit dominating the palate.
Finish
Dry with subtle heat, a hint of banana and light roasted spice.
Distillery: Santiago de Cuba
Region/Country: Cuba
Type: Cuban Rum
Age: 12 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oak casks
EAN no.: 8500000918258
Serving suggestion: Neat, in a cognac glass
Flavour profile
Dry · Elegant · Dark · Spiced
Did you know?
Santiago de Cuba is often described as the fusion of tradition and modernity, and the 12 Year is the expression that demonstrates this most clearly, combining classic Cuban distillation with a refined, almost cognac-like maturation style.
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