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Ron Sao Can

In the province of Matanzas, the same region that gave rise to famous names like Havana Club, the Cuban state enterprise Cuba Ron Corporación S.A. produces Sao Can, a rum deliberately rooted in the original, unadulterated form of Cuban cane spirit: aguardiente. Unlike Cuba's aged, dark ron añejo styles, Sao Can stays true to the light, young "Ron DOP Cuba" - a protected designation of origin guaranteeing traditional production methods and provenance. Cuba Ron itself, founded in 1993 as the umbrella organisation for the island's state rum distilleries, is also behind more internationally known brands such as Santiago de Cuba.

What sets an aguardiente apart from aged rum?

Aguardiente refers to a young cane spirit with little or no wood barrel maturation - unlike Cuba's well-known, dark and long-aged ron añejo styles, Sao Can stays light and fresh in character.

What does "Ron DOP Cuba" mean?

It's a protected designation of origin, comparable to appellation protections for wine or cheese, guaranteeing the rum was made using traditional Cuban methods and within Cuba itself.

Flavour profile

Taste: Light and fresh with floral notes and a pronounced cane character, balanced and uncomplicated on the palate.

Recommended enjoyment: Neat and chilled, or as the base for simple classic cocktails like a Cuba Libre.

Facts and figures

Made by Cuba Ron Corporación S.A. (founded 1993), Matanzas province, Cuba. Classified as aguardiente under the protected "Ron DOP Cuba" designation. 40% ABV, column still distillation from molasses.