Scotland Stephenson's Spirits Reviews

El Cortez Caribbean Rum Gold Premium

Review Date: July 6, 2009
Category Info: Rum :: Gold
Distilled From: Molasses
Retail Price: $ (under $20)
Bottle Size: 750 ml Bottle
Brewer / Distiller: Santana Distillery
Age: 1 year
Strength: 40%
Origin: Columbia

Tasting Notes:

Toasty oak, burnt sugar, and molasses on the nose. All are subtle but balanced but there is slight alcohol heat.
The palate is very oaky but there is a decent underlying molasses character with a slight vanilla note.
The finish is clean with notes of vanilla and oak.
Good value.