Santa Teresa 1796 Solera Rum, Venezuela
This single-estate rum is made from sugarcane grown on Santa Teresa property; the blending and bottling is also done on-site. The slow blending of 30 different rums (through three styles of distillation) come together for spirits aged anywhere from four to 35 years old. The nose continues to evolve, so as we sip, we return to grab additional olfactory notes of apricot and orange liqueur, as well as a defined salinity. The palate feel is luxurious: Chocolate-covered orange peel and new saddle become a liquid jewel that melts across the mouth, and the finish has a sweet resin-y quality. This rum overdelivers. 95
– Meridith May, July 2018
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