The Ron Cristóbal brand is named after the great explorer Christopher Columbus. The navigator discovered America in 1492. The rum was named after the flagship Columbus, Santa Maria. Ron Cristóbal Santa Maria is a premium rum series, which is strictly limited. Santa Maria Chenin received a second maturation in ex-Chenin Blanc wine barrels, which achieved the excellent taste of the rum. Distilled: 2009 Bottled: August 2022 Limited to 921 bottles worldwide. Tasting notes:Color: Dark red. Nose: Spicy notes of candied ginger, white pepper. Palate: Sparkling, ginger, pepper notes, dried herbs. Finish: Long lasting.