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Ron Cristóbal Santa Maria Islay Cask
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For curious explorers who enjoy smoky profiles, this Guatemalan 44% rum finished in Islay casks is all about peat, wood smoke and earthy notes, with just a touch of sweetness. Very niche style, discussed by 21 RumX members.
The community says- Intense smoke
- But: Overpowering cask
- But: Unbalanced profile
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Summarized by AI from 21 community reviews.
Peaty, smoky, very niche rum Strong Islay cask influence with heavy smoke, peat and earthy notes. Interesting but unbalanced for many, as the whisky cask dominates and typical rum character is hard to find.
Islay whisky fans curious about rum, and smoke lovers who want a peaty, earthy, bacon‑like profile without high ABV heat.
Rum drinkers seeking classic molasses or fruity notes, and anyone who dislikes heavy smoke or finds Islay peat overwhelming.
Style & occasion: Mature & oaky
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Review by TheTobias
I love Islay whisky so I had to try this rum finished in Islay casks. I was hoping that the combination works similarly well as Islay whisky and sherry cask maturation. But it did not work out for this rum. The cask influence is way too much so there is no balance. Less time in the Islay cask would have helped a lot. Despite giving it time and water I wasn’t able to find rum notes. Nevertheless quite interesting and I really liked the earthy notes.
Review by Matej
Well this one was quite strange. Aroma of this rum, maybe I should write of this meat is very, very, very smoky, woody and little spicy. It is an interesting aroma but I have to say it is not pleasant at all. Taste is little bit better. At the beggining little bit sweet but than again very smoky and woody. This one is really easy to describe - I am drinking smoked bacon. Finish it self is very short which will reminded smokehouse. This one is most interesting sample yet for me, but in the bad way. I really do hate the aroma, the flavor try to make things better. Should you try it? In my opinion NO.
Review by Filip Šikula
These smoky things usually aren't my cup of tea, but I always give them a chance. Let's go, in the nose clearly dominant smoke, wood, and peat. A hint of sweetness in the nose that doesn't seem quite natural to me, and then just smokehouse with everything that belongs to it.
Review by Richard Krupa
Earthy, peat, smoky. Prussian meat with honey.
Review by Pavel Spacek
Sweet islay rum. I love islay whisky. But not sweet
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8 bottles logged by 7 collectors.
A collector's bottle.
0% opened, 0 emptied.
What did the community pay for Ron Cristóbal Santa Maria Islay Cask?
Community paid 57–71 €.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 66 €. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
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Details about Ron Cristóbal Santa Maria Islay Cask
A rum from Caribbean, bottled by 1423 World Class Spirits, at 44%.
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