A visit to Santiago de Cuba wouldn’t be
complete without a visit the Santiago de Cuba Rum Factory to taste some of
their excellent rums. The former Bacardi
factory is the place where this wonderful rum is produced today. The old factory still looks much the same as
it did when it was nationalized back in the early sixties. Still located across the street from the
train yard and is still using the pure waters from the Santiago de Cuba water
aquifer.
This is rum that from the first sip to the
long lasting smooth and flavorful finish will leave you with a huge smile on
your face. The oaky and spicy aroma
leads you into the first sip that fills the palate with a very lightly sweet
fruity and lightly peppery flavor. The
flavor slowly fades to a finish that keeps on going for such a long time. I can sit and sip this rum all evening long
and it never loses its appeal.
When the Cuban rums come to the states
either the 11 or the 12 anos expressions are among the ones you want to have at
the top of your list. All of the rums
that come from Santiago de Cuba are very wonderful in their flavor, aroma and
appearance. I can’t recommend these any
higher.
