Juan Gonzalez, president of the trading company Cuba Ron SA, in charge of
commercializing Cuban spirits, told ACN news agency the launching will
mark the beginning of the celebrations for the 150th anniversary of Cuban
light rums.

Gonzalez assured the Extra Dark Aged is made in the traditional aging and
mixing way to guarantee its success worldwide.

Rum Master Tranquilino Placencia praised the uniqueness of this new line,
which is guaranteed by the secrecy they have kept on their own exclusive
formula since the first light rums were distilled in Santiago de Cuba back
in 1862.

Tano, as the Rum Master is nicknamed, said they have stored thousands of
barrels where they keep the rums for years, 25 in this case, which allow
them to produce remarkable rums when they blend the eldest mixtures.

He said they have several bundles of barrels made of white oak, which
contain mixtures 80 years and older, true relics in his trade.

Cuba Ron SA showed in 2011 some growth in its exports, despite the
economic crisis battering Europe, the main market for its products.