The mixology of today has evolved so much alongside the rise of Paladares (private-owned restaurants). There are heaps of talented people in this space and small businesses cropping up. From craft beer to artisan wines, mixers and garnishes made from sustainable Cuba ingredients. Our panel – made up of 10-accredited spirits experts and rum-loving consumers – put 35 spiced rums to the test, spanning supermarket steals to big-brand bottles. Made in small batches and infused with pineapple, banana, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon and fiery ginger, this Caribbean-inspired rum comes via Salford. The dollar economy is very important. Cuba is opening up with direct flights from the US. The company has plans for tourism on the island including a visitor centre in Havana next to Ernest Hemingway’s old house. Since Obama’s time, it’s much easier for Americans to reach the island, but it’s not so easy for Cubans to get out. Robberstaad told me about the female maestro ronero who oversees the distilleries who won’t be allowed to leave the country.

This brilliant Cuban spiced rum is full of dark chocolate richness, honey, roasted coffee and sweet aji pepper notes. Prvotriedna višňovice z ovocia z južných Čiech. Vďaka unikátnej 4-násobnej destilácii je získaný ultra jemný a čistý destilát, ktorý zreje... It's a somewhat funny story. I was working in the restaurant's storage room for my social service and on top of that I started getting into the mixology aspect at the bar. If Christmas pudding in a glass sounds appealing, allow us to introduce one of Cornwall’s best spiced rums, presented in a beautiful nautical-inspired vessel.

Historically, adding spices and fruit to a blend of rums was used to mask undesirable qualities in the spirit. Today, however, spiced rums are proving very popular, thanks to the huge variation in flavours. When I arrive at a venue it’s to stay. I like the sense of community and feeling like I belong somewhere and that the bar forms part of me.”

From a young age, the only thing that interested me was singing. When I misbehaved, I wasn’t allowed to go to singing practice that week. That was my biggest punishment." Pondelok: zatvorené. Utorok - piatok: 13:00-21:00 hod. Sobota: 11:00 - 21:00 hod. Nedeľa: zatvorené.

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Pomenovaný podľa slávnej piesne Lagrimas Negras od Miguela Matamorosa 1928. Je to vôbec prvý a jediný suchý korenený kubánsky rum na svetovom trhu, z jedného z najlepších liehovarov na ostrove.