INTRODUCING HAVANA CLUB UNIÓN: THE PRODUCT STORY PART OF THE HAVANA CLUB ICÓNICA COLLECTION Havana Club Unión is a truly unique rum, deeply rooted in Cuban culture and heritage, and crafted to perfectly match the full-bodied flavour of Cuba’s other prestigious brand, Cohiba cigars. Cuban rum and cigars are among the world’s most revered luxuries. They are also two of Cuba’s most celebrated products, both born from the same exceptional climate and fertile terrain and deeply rooted in Cuban culture and heritage. The similarities between the two do not end there. With their shared origin and rich, mutual heritage, Cuban rum and cigars are natural partners. Havana Club Unión is inspired by the Cuban practice of ‘Sobremesa’ – meaning ‘over the table’ - whereby a quality rum is passed around the table after dinner, enjoyed with a fine Cuban cigar and stimulating conversation amongst friends. Both rum and cigars are created in their own unique way by a master dedicated to his craft. Just as fine Cuban rum can only be created by a Maestro Ronero - who has learnt the delicate art of rum making from generations of Maestros Roneros before him - a cigar of true quality is the accomplishment of a Cigar Master. Just as a Maestro Ronero crafts rum from a selection of ‘bases’ – catalogued reserves of aged spirit, each with its own special character, providing roundness, complexity or structure – a Cigar Master creates a cigar using a balance of three types of tobacco leaves: seco (for aroma), ligero (for strength) and volado (for combustion). The exquisitely rich and complex Havana Club Unión is the result of an innovative collaboration between two of the industries’ most passionate characters – Havana Club’s Maestro Ronero, Asbel Morales, and Cuba’s most renowned Cigar Master and Sommelier, Fernando Fernandez Millan. The work involved Asbel preparing different blends of rare rum reserves before the pair selected and adjusted them to form a final blend that perfectly matches the beautifully smooth and powerful flavour of the classic Cohiba Siglo VI cigar. Bottled at 40% ABV, Havana Club Unión has an impressive deep amber glow and includes all the traditional characteristics for which Havana Club is renowned. However, its complexity, sweetness and intensity have taken these characteristics to a completely different level. The rich aroma of this opulently silky liquid balances oak and smoke with subtle tones of citrus, coconut, dried fruits and coffee. Softly woody on the palate, Havana Club Unión is accented with sweet vanilla, chocolate and dried fruit flavours and has a very rich aromatic finish. Tasting Notes Nose: The rich aroma of the liquid balances oak and smoke with subtle tones of citrus, coconut, dried fruits and coffee. Palate: Softly woody on the palate, Unión is accented with sweet vanilla, chocolate and dried fruit flavours. Finish: A very rich aromatic finish. Perfect serve: Havana Club Unión is best enjoyed by rum connoisseurs as a slow-sipping rum, neat or on the rocks. For the ultimate tasting experience, it is best paired with a Cohiba Siglo VI cigar.
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