Escudero Reserva 5-Year

taste - 5.5/10
smell - 6/10
sweetness - 7.5/10
price/value rating - 6.5/10

- barva světlá, doslazovaný 19g/l
- vůně velmi příjemná, jemná, dřevitá, mandle
- chuť nasládlá, dřevo, mandle
Kubánský rum... 2 roky zraje v sudu, filtrování, smícháno s čerstvě vypáleným destilátem, zraje 5 let, lahvování probíhá ve Švédsku, kde se doslazuje ( na Kubě předpisy zakázuji doslazovani )

This rum is a classic Cuban molasses based rum, distilled in the typical expression of the central parts of the island. From this area the rum is often referred to as being of a slightly sweeter style. The rum is aged in accordance with the Cuban legislation which means a double ageing process. This means that at first an aguardiente that comes of the column still at about 75% has to be aged for an initial period of at least two years in used white oak barrels. After this initial ageing the rum is than charcoal filtered a process often referred to as Carat Blanca. After filtration the spirit is blended with higher proof cane spirit called redistilled. This blend is then made of an aged and filtered spirit an new make spirit. This is done to emphasize the hallmark of Cuban rum which is a light and balanced style. This blend is then aged in white oak barrels for five more years before being considered to be ready by the Maestro Ronero.The rum is then bottled and slightly sweetened in Sweden.

Sweet already from aroma, taste is sweeter with raisins and a bit spice. Aftertaste is average with final almond and oak tones. Not very complex but good for beginners.