Cuban Rum 33 Years Old 1993 Barrel

This rum was distilled in Cuba in 1993 and matured for 33 years, making it a rare chance to try a properly old Cuban rum.

It comes from the same distillery as Woodrow's of Edinburgh's much-requested 45-year-old rum, and shares a very similar flavour profile. Woodrow's bought the cask three years ago and waited patiently until they felt it was ready.

It was matured in a barrique, a cask of around 225 litres. Being smaller than a hogshead or butt, a barrique gives the spirit more contact with the wood, which over three decades builds deep, rich oak character.

Aged 33 years and bottled at 59.1% ABV.

NOSE: Demerara sugar, Scottish tablet, raisins, ginger and tobacco.

PALATE: An oily mouthfeel with sticky toffee, banana, cinnamon and orange zest, followed by hints of liquorice and cloves.

FINISH: Continuing spices of ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg with cola syrup and dates.