This is an exceptional rum, attractively priced, and among the most complex offered by Havana Club. On the nose, there are notes of dark caramel and maple syrup, along with tropical spice notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. There is a distinctive saddle leather aroma that hangs in the background.
The finish is exceptionally long, with notes of dried tropical fruit, candied orange zest and a hint of cold smoke. After additional maturation, the rum was again blended with cane spirit and recasked. This process happened at least twice and perhaps more times.
This is another exceptional rum, though overpriced compared to other Cuban rums of comparable age. On the nose, it has rich fruity, floral and honeyed notes, along with hints of pepper, cinnamon and cloves. On the palate, the rum is rich and robust, featuring notes of dried fruits, like prunes, dates, figs and even a hint of raisin. There are also some baked apple and dried tropical fruit notes.
The finish is long and flavorful, featuring notes of brown sugar, dried tropical fruit and tropical spices. The Santiago de Cuba rum is a very intense flavorful rum that is more reminiscent of a Jamaican rum.
On the nose, it is exceptionally fruity and aromatic, featuring also notes of brown sugar and tropical spices.
On the palate, there are pronounced flavors of tropical fruit, including grilled pineapple and green banana, as well as caramel and some intriguing sherry like notes.
There are spice notes of cinnamon and cumin and a pronounced black pepper note emerges on the end. The finish is long, fruity and peppery.
It has the same alcoholic strength and flavor profile. On balance, it seems a bit sweeter and richer than its younger sibling. It offers the same tropical and orange fruit flavors, with a bit more sherry nuttiness.
There are also 20 YO and 25 YO expressions of this rum. These are not easy to find but can sometimes be seen at some of the larger government stores in Havana and Santiago de Cuba.
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Cuba blamed that measure for harming its ability to import and export and dampening hopes that a new military-run port in the city of Mariel could serve as a major link in the regional cargo shipping system. The ground floor of the Tobacco Museum Museo del Tabaco has a good range. Cigars can be bought singularly, or in boxes, especially boxes of Note that the other big reason why cigars should always be bought from official stores and not street vendors is that if you are taking more than 20 cigars out of Cuba you may need to show official receipts of purchase when exiting the country.
This measure was introduced to try and stop the illegal selling of cigars to tourists, as tobacco still remains an important part of the Cuban economy. So remember to keep your receipts. If, during your trip to Cuba, you don't have time to buy cigars, don't worry. You can still buy them at the airport. Alongside cigars, rum is an important part of both the Cuban economy and Cuban culture. Get invited to a late-night party in Cuba and the odds are that rum will be involved.
It can be drunk neat, over ice, or as a key component in many Cuban cocktails, such as mojitos and Cuba Libres. For years sugar cane, rum's principal ingredient, has been cultivated in Cuba, and the crop is still in abundance. In the 18th and 19th century it became a vital part of the Cuban economy when it was cut by slave labour. Turning the sugar into rum tended to make it an even more profitable product, and consequently, rum distilleries sprang up across the island.
Cuban rums are held in worldwide acclaim. Cuban rum is particularly unique due to the climate and terrain in which the sugar cane is cultivated, and the distillation methods used. It usually has a gentler taste compared with other Caribbean rums, thought to be due to a request during colonial times by the Spanish Royal Family for a more refined and delicate experience. Rum can be bought from state-run stores across Cuba, some of which are located on the ground floor of large hotels.
There is an exception that remains in place for amateur and semi-professional athletic teams. Second, the amendments will prohibit Americans from making reservations or paying for lodging at any property owned or controlled by the Cuban government, as determined by the Secretary of State.
This provision is interpreted broadly to include the Cuban government itself, prohibited government officials, members of the Communist Party of Cuba, and even close relatives of the foregoing categories of persons.
The Trump Administration previously prohibited lodging in hotels with links to the Cuban military, but this amendment broadens the prohibition to include all government-owned properties.
Notably, OFAC has stated that Americans who have already arranged travel to a property owned by the Cuban government will not be required to cancel their travel. Americans traveling to Cuba can no longer bring back Cuban-origin rum or cigars as souvenirs. Previously, OFAC had authorized importation of Cuban-origin alcohol and tobacco products for personal, non-commercial use.
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