First Impressions
Ron Santiago de Cuba 11 Year Old Extra Anejo Single Modernist Rum arrives with the kind of quiet confidence that suggests real substance lies within. Produced in Cuba, this aged rum represents the distillery's commitment to quality over flash. 70cl / 40% - An impressively-aged Cuban rum from Santiago de Cuba, 11 years in oak have amplified the fruity, tropical character of the sugarcane molasses. From the moment the cork is pulled, there is an inviting complexity that demands attention.
On the Nose & Palate
On the nose, this rum opens with vanilla oak, dried fruit, honeycomb, orange marmalade, toasted coconut. There is an attractive layering of aromas that shifts as the glass warms in the hand — initial impressions evolve into something more nuanced with each return. The palate delivers on the nose's promise with honey, gentle oak, toasted almond, dried apricot, golden syrup, baked apple. The mouthfeel is well-judged, carrying the flavours without overwhelming them.
The Finish
The finish is warm oak lingering, vanilla tail. At 40% ABV, the alcohol is well-integrated — present enough to carry the flavour but never harsh or intrusive. This is a rum that rewards patience; letting it breathe for a few minutes in the glass opens up additional layers of complexity that are worth discovering.
How to Drink It
Beautiful sipped neat at room temperature. Also makes a sophisticated Old Fashioned, where the aged character adds real depth to the cocktail.
The Verdict
For £42.50, you are getting a well-crafted aged rum that punches well above its weight. Ron Santiago de Cuba 11 Year Old Extra Anejo Single Modernist Rum is the kind of bottle that quietly becomes a favourite — one you find yourself reaching for again and again.
