Where Ron Santiago de Cuba is made
Ron Santiago de Cuba is made in the Oriente, South East of the Island of Cuba, in the city after which the rum is eponymously named. Here, the fertile land meets the Caribbean seas under the scorching sun to create the perfect microclimate to grow sugar cane.
Hundreds of sugar cane plantations are scattered across this unique geographical region which, for over 150 years, has been known as 'La Cuna del Ron Ligero' (The Cradle of Light Rum). Some of the varieties of sugar cane grown here have a short cycle, taking just 12 months to reach a maturity ready for harvesting, while others have a long cycle, taking 18-24 months. All Ron Santiago de Cuba rums are distilled only from fermented molasses made from rich sugar cane grown in this specific region. The molasses are noted for their combination of high sugar levels, low acidity, and low viscosity, so making them perfect for fermentation.