Santiago de Cuba Añejo Superior 11 Años

A very good Cuban with a rather long finish that’s defending its place on my shelf easily. The nose is smoky and spicy with an aroma of fruits. At the palate and during the rather long finish it’s spicy, smoky, fruity and nutty with flavors of coffee and vanilla

typical Cuban. Round, dry with subtle fruit and spice notes. Already different from the 12 year old.

From after dinner for a carefree evening with friends.

Ganz solider cubaner

And another one from the average rum category. Coffee and dark chocolate on the nose and palate. However, it is very alcoholic and relatively strong. I think it's very tasty with cola, pure is just about right.

Side -by-side SdC 11y (old version), 20y and 25y. On the nose the 20y is the winner for me. Most intense nose with dried fruits taking the front seat. 25y is quite a bit more wood forwards and the 11y can’t really hold up to the older brothers. Here are more yellow fruits but also the sensation of a (too) young column rum for me. On the palate, the 25y takes the crown for me. More wood than the 20y, which feels the most watered down of the three and therefore cannot provide the same intensity as on the nose. The 11y comes with more power but overall cannot provide the dried fruits and maturity which make the 20y and 25y enjoyable. At its price point it is a very good choice for Cuban / column still rums imo.

a little sweeter than I expected

Fits like Jamaica, pleasantly dry with fruit and spice, very pleasant finish.

A little softer than 12 years ago