Bristol Sancti Spiritus Cuban Rum Sherry Finish 2003

Bristol Sancti Spiritus Cuban Rum Sherry Finish 2003 is a 13 Year Old Cuban ron from the 2003 vintage, bottled by Bristol Classic Rum, the English specialist in closed and notable distillery liquid. Drawn from the Sancti Spiritus distillery, also known as Paraiso, it is column distilled and given a sherry cask finish, presented at 43%.

The light Cuban spirit takes the sherry well: oak, caramel, honey and spice on the nose, then tropical fruit, caramel, wood and oak on the palate, closing on wood, espresso and honey. The sherry finish is the defining feature, adding red fruit and a noticeable sweetness, and at the lower strength it makes for a digestible, easy sipper. Drinkers note the finish can dominate and that intensity is good for the modest proof, while some find it a touch straightforward. A typical, accessible representative of the light Paraiso style, lifted by a sweet, fruity sherry character for those who enjoy a wine cask influence.