Santa Teresa 1796

The bottle is very nicely sealed with wax.

Nose: lovely, dark, old oak. Best tasted in a Snifter glass.

Palate: spicy, woody and dry. Well balanced, full body and aroma, warm and long lasting aftertaste.

8,8

Color: gold Aroma: Fruity aromas with subtle wood tones. Taste: harmonious, fine and elegant aromas of dried fruit, toasted almonds, a slight hint of vanilla, precious woods and a fine toffee flavor. Finish: dry, long with a pretty sweet development.

Lots of caramel, toffee, and butterscotch up front followed by a sole vanilla and then a faint oak and honey aftertaste. I love the flavors and complexity but it is a touch on the sweeter side. Definitely not over sweet but just enough to notice. All in all this is a great rum that is very interesting but I find it to be a little pricey for what it is given the $44 US price tag. Definitely with a try though if you’re into something a little unique.

Sweet spicy vanilla with a hint of a woody note. There is a bit more woody note on the finish, BUT it’s not too bad.

At under $50 this is an excellent value in Spanish solera style rums. My three favorite rums of this style in this price range are Zafra 21, Pasador de Oro Gran Reserva, and this one. There's a lot of flavor, its very smooth, and its fairly easy to find it on your local shelves.

What can I say about Santa Teresa? Being in South Florida we have a large Venezuelan population, so I was lucky enough to get exposed to it early on…..has a slightly dryer and smooth taste, mixes beautifully with some lime and Demerara for a very polished cocktail….I’m sure it’s just as good neat if that’s your thing. It sells out frequently in local stores and it’s easy to see why….one of the very best.

Ron muy elaborado y muy sabroso. Ampliamente recomendado.

Love this rum, great taste on the rocks. Definitely will keep this on the bar.

A great sipping rum. Not too spicy or sweet. Great for a casual evening with friends

I have shared this rum with many friends and family, and have yet to find anyone who didn't like it. This includes people who don't usually drink spirits neat.

I tried this alongside Plantation XO 20th Anniversary and El Dorado 15. I find it has a similar flavour profile to Plantation XO, but has a bit more character and complexity. El Dorado is a completely different style, I find.

The nose is incredible and invites you to linger longer than you might otherwise. Warming the glass with your hands enhances the nose and flavour further. This is my favourite sipping rum so far.

Many people dismiss rums with added sugar and though I tend to prefer slightly sweeter rums, I'm not so keen on overly sugared rums. Santa Teresa claim 4g per litre added sugar and people have tested it at 5g up to 6-7g. That's nowhere near as heavily sugared as many.