Santa Teresa 1796 Ron Antiguo de Solera Rum 750ml (80 Proof)

Description: Over two centuries old, Ron Santa Teresa is one of the Caribbean’s first rum producers. A continuously family run, independent business makes Santa Teresa, and leads up the ultra-premium world rum market.

Santa Teresa uses the solera system (ageing system primarily used in making Spanish sherry) to age their rums. Using a multi-year blending process that focuses on barrel-aged rums between 2 years and 35 years in French Limousin and American white oak barrels.

Expressions of Vanilla, Charred Oak, Orange Peel, and Cinnamon. Drinks more like a refined whiskey, drier style than most rums but definitely an ultra-premium rum of sophistication and elegance.

Rum Definition: Rum production is based on traditional styles that vary between locations and distillers.

Most rums produced are made from molasses. A notable exception is the French-speaking islands, where sugarcane juice is the preferred base ingredient.
Yeast and water are added to the base ingredient to start the fermentation process. While some rum producers allow wild yeasts to perform the fermentation, most use specific strains of yeast to help provide a consistent taste and predictable fermentation time; the yeast employed will determine the final taste and aroma.

Many countries require rum to be aged for at least one year. This aging is commonly performed in used bourbon casks, but may also be performed in other types of wooden casks or stainless steel tanks. The aging process determines the color of the rum. When aged in oak casks, it becomes darker, whereas rum aged in stainless steel tanks remains virtually colorless.

Due to the tropical climate common to most rum-producing areas, rum matures at a much higher rate than is typical for whisky or brandy. An indication of this higher rate is the angels' share, or amount of product lost to evaporation. While products aged in France or Scotland see about 2% loss each year, tropical rum producers may see as much as 10%.