BLACK TEARS CUBAN DRY SPICED RUM

ABV: 40%

ABOUT

Full on. Intensely passionate. Black Tears combines energy, passion and emotions of modern Cuba. In the Black Tears world, the heart reigns supreme and nothing is off-limits.

METHOD

Distilled from molasses, the sugar cane is grown and sourced from four mills in the province of Ciego de Avila, near Cuba’s northern coast. The rum goes through double fermentation and distillation before being aged at full strength in ex bourbon barrels. The rum is infused naturally, again at full strength, with Cuban coffee, chocolate and Aji Dulce, an indigenous pepper. To finish, the rum is cut down to 40% with Cuban water.

TASTE & AROMA

On the nose you are met with an aroma of oak, cooked fruits, honey and spices which give way to hints of coffee and cocoa. To sip, there’s a sweetness of chocolate, nougat and cream, giving way to bold tones of aji dulce spice on the palate. Very elegant and well balanced with a typical note of latin ron, finishing with gentle honeyed warmth and a punch of coffee, along with the lingering, peppery trace of spice and a smooth, dry finish.

RECOMMENDED SERVES

Although delicious neat, Black Tears is blended for classic mixers. The signature drinks are Tears ‘n Tonic and Dark ‘n Stormy.