Cuban Barrel Proof
Straight from the barrel
"A unique rum that transports you to our legendary ageing cellars."
Don José Navarro, Primer Maestro Ronero
Havana Club Cuban Barrel Proof is a unique concept in rum, bottled straight from the barrel at 45° ABV.
With Havana Club Cuban Barrel Proof, Don José Navarro has conceived a unique concept in rum, bottled straight from the barrel at 45 ABV, skilfully combining the lightness and smoothness of a delicate classic sipping rum with the intensity and complexity of carefully aged rums. As with all Havana Club rums, ageing is a vital part of the creation of Cuban Barrel Proof.
Don José Navarro blends carefully selected aged rums that will compose the base for Cuban Barrel Proof. It is then "finished" in specially selected younger oak casks in order to reawaken its oak aroma and bouquet. Finally, the casks are opened and the batch of rum is sent to be bottled, straight from the barrel. The old, smooth rum is rejuvenated and acquires its robust character and rich complexity through this exclusive process.
Havana Club Cuban Barrel Proof was awarded a Gold Medal at the International Review of Spirits 2004 by the Beverage Testing Institute in Chicago and at the IWSC 2006 in London.
Appearance
Havana Club Cuban Barrel Proof distinguishes itself by a warm amber hue, with a deep red glow.
Nose
Toasted pecan and spice aromas which reveals more robust origins with tobacco aromas and the presence of wood character. Palate A round and buoyant entry leads to a complex, flavourful, full-bodied palate of cocoa, coffee, sweet tobacco and brown spices.
Finish
A pleasant smoky oak and spice finish blended with caramelised fruits to give the experience a remarkable balance.
Perfect serve
Havana Club Cuban Barrel Proof is best enjoyed by rum connoisseurs as a slow sipping rum, neat or on the rocks.
