Bristol Classic 2003 Cuban Sancti Spiritus 12-Year

A disappointing rum. Nothing exciting about this at all. The peppery nature persists throughout but doesn't hang around long enough to be truly savoured. Really quite under-whelming

Rating: 3/10

Smell - Light, slightly vegetal with hint of spice
Taste - Slight peppery notes, cinnamon, vegetal again
After Taste - Short, perhaps leaves a tad of tobacco smoke with elements of pepper

Sweet with little to none burn, mellow with hints of undistinguishable fruits. I can understand how someone would like this one. But for me, there is 43 percents and no body. If you're in soft rums, this is way to go, otherwise pass...

This is a little stronger than my usual favourites, but after a small drop of water, it turns into a smooth drinkable and very tasty rum. I will be trying a lot more of Bristol Classic Rums, they have got me out of the small circle of sweet rums I was used to, thanks!!

Light gold color with fruity notes of date and fig, vanilla and also smoky notes as well as sandalwood. On the palate, it is very greedy on cinnamon and licorice. Nice rum.