Havana Club Don Navarro (Special Selection of Aged Rums)

Don Navarro is a special selection of aged rums from Havana Club, drawing on Cuba's ron ligero tradition of light, column distilled molasses spirit, charcoal filtered and married by the distillery's master blenders. Bottled at 40%, it sits at the smooth, accessible end of the Cuban range, where the appeal lies in balance and easy drinking rather than power.

The nose is woody, roasted and nutty with a touch of spice, while the palate brings gentle sweetness, dried fruit, chocolate and roast, and the finish stays woody, fruity, chocolatey and nutty. The sweetness is soft and well judged rather than heavy, keeping the rum mellow and relaxed throughout. It makes an ideal cigar partner or casual evening pour for drinkers who enjoy the gentle Cuban style and value smoothness and a little dried fruit and chocolate over intensity.