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 Marsala received an additional maturation in ex-Marsala wine barrels. Distilled: 2009 Bottled: August 2022 Limited to 902 bottles worldwide. Tasting notes:Color: Wine red. Nose: Mild, vanilla notes, oak, floral hints, acetone. Palate: Complex, fruity of ripe grapes, dark chocolate, mint. Finish: Long lasting.