Ron Santiago de Cuba Carta Blanca White Rum 70 cl 38%

White rum can be far more than a neutral cocktail base. Santiago de Cuba Carta Blanca proves it with three years of cask maturation hidden behind the clear colour.

Expert description

Ron Santiago de Cuba Carta Blanca is a Cuban Rum, matured for 3 years in oak casks and bottled at 38%.

The rum comes from Santiago de Cuba, one of Cuba's most respected rum houses, where the distillate matures in oak casks for three years before the colour is filtered out. This gives it a surprising depth and delicacy for a white rum, with honey, vanilla and cocoa notes normally requiring longer visible ageing. The style sits somewhere between a light, classic white rum and a more complex, cask-driven rum.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sugarcane and citrus zest, with a hint of vanilla, honeysuckle and lightly oxidised wine.

Palate

Light and dry, with tropical fruit, subtle spices and a touch of coconut.

Finish

Clean and elegant, with a light closing note of almond.

Distillery: Santiago de Cuba
Region/Country: Cuba
Type: Cuban Rum
Age: 3 years
ABV: 38%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oak casks
EAN no.: 8500000918203
Serving suggestion: In a Daiquiri, Mojito or on the rocks

Flavour profile

Light · Citrus · Tropical · Delicate

Did you know?

Although Carta Blanca is colourless, it has spent three years in oak casks, meaning its body and complexity genuinely come from cask maturation, it simply resembles an entirely unaged rum after the filtration.

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Frequently asked questions about Santiago de Cuba Carta Blanca

What is Santiago de Cuba Carta Blanca?

It is a Cuban Rum, matured for 3 years in oak casks and then filtered for colour, bottled at 38%.

What does Santiago de Cuba Carta Blanca taste like?

Light and dry with tropical fruit, subtle spices and a touch of coconut, finishing clean and elegant with a note of almond.

Why is Santiago de Cuba Carta Blanca white if it is cask matured?

The colour is filtered out after the three years of oak maturation, so the style stays clear and white while the flavour retains the depth of cask ageing.

Is Santiago de Cuba Carta Blanca good for cocktails?

Yes, it is built for exactly that, with a light and clean style that works well in a Daiquiri, Mojito and other classic white rum cocktails.

Where does Santiago de Cuba come from?

Santiago de Cuba is one of Cuba's most respected rum houses, known for combining classic Cuban style with a delicate, cask-driven depth.

Is Santiago de Cuba Carta Blanca a good introduction to Cuban rum?

Yes, its light, accessible style combined with a surprising depth makes it a solid first choice for those new to Cuban rum.