The Island Rum Company Vigia Ron La Progresiva de Vigia Mezcla 13

La Progresiva de Vigia comes from the Vigia distillery in Cuba, with this Mezcla 13 carried under The Island Rum Company label. Made from molasses on a column still and aged in ex-bourbon casks, it sits in the lighter ron ligero tradition that defines Cuban distillation, where charcoal-filtered, column led spirit keeps things clean and the barrel adds the colour and depth.

The nose offers vanilla, caramel and a wisp of smoke over a spirity lift, the palate is sweet with smoky, dried fruit and vanilla notes, and the finish dries out with wood, dried fruit and spice. At 41% it drinks easy and slightly sweet, a casual sipper for relaxed evenings or a step up from a basic mixer. It does not chase a long finish or heavy weight, so it is best framed as an everyday Cuban style pour with enough character to stay interesting neat.