Black Tears Spiced Rum | Spiced with Coffee & Cacao | Bursts of Chocolate, light Espresso and Nougat | 70cl

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Further nosing reveals some of the base rums character. You do actually get a good weight of booze and some mineral like aromas. Aromas, which remind me a little of young Cuban white rums. In particular Ron Varadero white rum. Sweet slightly young alcohol.

The Hydrometer bobbed between 37-38% ABV so I’ve taken a reading of 10g/L. This is pretty low for a Spiced Rum.The Island Rum Co. (TIRC) is made up of 2 parties. 1 half is a Cuban called Enrique who comes from a strong lineage of rum producers. His family lost everything post revolution and he has worked to rebuild what they had. He is partnered by two Norwegian Entrepreneurs. The 2nd half is the Cuban Government. The official partnership is the The dollar economy is very important. Cuba is opening up with direct flights from the US. The company has plans for tourism on the island including a visitor centre in Havana next to Ernest Hemingway’s old house. Since Obama’s time, it’s much easier for Americans to reach the island, but it’s not so easy for Cubans to get out. Robberstaad told me about the female maestro ronero who oversees the distilleries who won’t be allowed to leave the country. Monica has spent eight years bartending but has only worked in two bars, unusual in the world of hospitality.

first of its kind since that of Havana Club. This is a proper 50/50 partnership NOT just a distribution deal. TIRC own a sugar mill, a distillery and two ageing houses plus over 7,300 barrels of aged/ ageing rum! The parent brand is Vigia one of Cuba’s most respected rum brands.” When I arrive at a venue it’s to stay. I like the sense of community and feeling like I belong somewhere and that the bar forms part of me.” The mixology of today has evolved so much alongside the rise of Paladares (private-owned restaurants). There are heaps of talented people in this space and small businesses cropping up. From craft beer to artisan wines, mixers and garnishes made from sustainable Cuba ingredients.Cuban mixology is of course iconic but Monica wants people to look past the stereotypical tourist spots of El Floridita and La Bodeguita del Medio and focus on the new generation of bartending that is experiencing a wave of innovation. The spices in this rum are provided via an infusion of Cocoa, Coffee and Aji Dulce (a Sweet Chilli Pepper used in Cuban Cuisine). There is no additional sugar or other additives. The entire contents of this bottling is produced in Cuba. The rear label indicates some Caramel Colouring. financial success. Castro drinking daiquiris with Angola’s then-president Antonio Agostinho Neto, 1976’s Havana Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. The Island Rum Co. (TIRC) is made up of 2 parties. 1 half is a Cuban called Enrique who comes from a strong lineage of rum producers. His family lost everything post revolution and he has worked to rebuild what they had. He is partnered by two Norwegian Entrepreneurs. The 2nd half is the Cuban Government. The official partnership is the first of its kind since that of Havana Club. This is a proper 50/50 partnership NOT just a distribution deal. TIRC own a sugar mill, a distillery and two ageing houses plus over 7,300 barrels of aged/ ageing rum! The parent brand is Vigia one of Cuba’s most respected rum brands.