Ron dop Cuba
Refining“The famous Ron Cubano, obtained from the fermentation and distillation of molasses, is diversified into many types, each different from the others”.
Ron is one of the noblest spirits produced in the world because of its ability to mature and evolve over the years.
During the aging period inside the wooden barrels in which the Ron ages, many processes and reactions take place between the Ron and the barrel, but also and above all between the Ron and the surrounding environment.
From
distillation
to
aging
Aguardiente has an alcoholic concentration between 74% and 76% and therefore, before being placed in American white oak barrels for at least 16-24 months of aging, a rectification step is carried out. In this step, its alcohol content is reduced by around 40% -50% by adding demineralized water.
In one year, the content of a barrel evaporates by 4% -5%.
Aguardiente has an alcoholic concentration between 74% and 76% and therefore, before being placed in American white oak barrels for at least 16-24 months of aging, a rectification step is carried out. In this step, its alcohol content is reduced by around 40% -50% by adding demineralized water.
In one year, the content of a barrel evaporates by 4% -5%.
Aging is one of the four magical elements of Ron Cubano.
Aging is one of the four magical elements of Ron Cubano.
is one of the four magical elements of the Cuban Ron.
The
mezcla
Once the first aging is complete, the passage of the Mezcla (Mescola) takes place, the art of combining different distilled products to obtain a Ron with well-defined characteristics: aromas, flavors and colors.
Second natural aging
Aging
The second phase of natural aging lasts up to 7/9 years and takes place in American white oak barrels with a capacity between 180 and 250 liters, which previously contained Bourbon.
Reaction
During this phase, a series of chemical reactions take place between the distillate, the wood of the barrel and the outside air that changes its color, aroma and flavor.
These chemical reactions develop significantly already in the first 2/3 years.
Perfection
A further period of aging can serve to further refine the product.
Distillate
The more or less marked toasting clearly influences the color and character of the Ron, while the age of the barrels and how many times they have already been used determines more or less intense interactions between distillate and wood.
Second natural aging
Aging
The second phase of natural aging lasts up to 7/9 years and takes place in American white oak barrels with a capacity between 180 and 250 liters, which previously contained Bourbon.
Reaction
During this phase, a series of chemical reactions take place between the distillate, the wood of the barrel and the outside air that changes its color, aroma and flavor.
These chemical reactions develop significantly already in the first 2/3 years.
Perfection
A further period of aging can serve to further refine the product.
Distillate
The more or less marked toasting clearly influences the color and character of the Ron, while the age of the barrels and how many times they have already been used determines more or less intense interactions between distillate and wood.
Selection
of
barrels
1° step
2° step
3° step
The
final
mezcla
When the Ron’s compounds reach the desired characteristics, the Maestros Roneros carry out the last stage, called the Final Compound.
After a rest period established by the Masters, the demineralized, filtered and bottled Ron is ready for the consumer.
After a rest period established by the Masters, the demineralized, filtered and bottled Ron is ready for the consumer.