Santa Teresa Ron Linaje Gran Reserva Extra Añejo is a Venezuelan rum produced at Hacienda Santa Teresa. It is a blend of young and mature rums aged from 2 to 10 years, offering a balanced extra-aged profile. Bottled at 40% ABV, it typically retails for around £25 per 700 ml, placing it in the affordable premium category.
As a sipper it is perhaps just a shade too young and a little one dimensional. It lacks any real complexity and depth of flavour. It’s not rough as such – there is some alcohol burn, nothing to harsh but it does display young sweet alcohol notes especially on the entry. I like the oaky-ness of this rum – which suggests it will stand up and still deliver a kick when mixed.