Cuba

Cuba guide to Cuba rum and rum from Cuba: heritage, terroir, distilleries

Iconic light Spanish style
Clean column-still blends
Perfect for cocktails

From the daiquiri’s birthplace to modern premium releases, Cuba’s rum story blends Spanish-inspired finesse with tropical intensity. Expect light, dry elegance, precise blending by Maestros Roneros, and rums that shine neat or in classic cocktails. On RumX, you can explore 596 expressions—powered by the world’s largest rum community and the widest selection anywhere.

Community sentiment is solid and consistent: 4,347 reviews with a median of 7.0/10 point to approachable profiles and great mixability. Favorites include Havana Club Selección de Maestros for layered depth, Eminente Reserva 7 ans for everyday sipping, and the indispensable Añejo 3 Años and 5 Años Añejo Especial for Cuba Libre and Mojito builds.

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Bottle of Valdespino Legend of Cuban Rum Pre-1962 1944

Valdespino Legend of Cuban Rum Pre-1962 1944

8.5 (33)
399 €
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Popular rums from Cuba

RX2713
Bottle of Valdespino Legend of Cuban Rum Pre-1962 1944

Valdespino Legend of Cuban Rum Pre-1962 1944

1944   45%

Unique Cuban rum with sweet, smoky notes.

8.5 (33)
399 €
RX7273
Bottle of LVMH Cuba Ron S.A. Eminente Reserva 7 ans

LVMH Cuba Ron S.A. Eminente Reserva 7 ans

7yr   41,3%

smooth cuban roast with chocolate-coffee

7.6 (334)
50 €
RX41
Bottle of Havana Club 5 Años Añejo Especial

Havana Club 5 Años Añejo Especial

5yr   40%

Caramel-vanilla mixer for Cuba Libre

6.3 (217)
23 €
RX4607
Bottle of Havana Club 15 Años Añejo Gran Reserva

Havana Club 15 Años Añejo Gran Reserva

15yr   40%

Smooth Cuban sipper with woody caramel notes

7.6 (50)
144 €
RX5261
Bottle of Destilerias MG-SL-Miquel-Guanse Santisima Trinidad 15YO

Destilerias MG-SL-Miquel-Guanse Santisima Trinidad 15YO

15yr   40,7%

Smooth, nutty-caramel Cuban sipper

7.2 (60)
51 €
RX49
Bottle of Havana Club 7 Años Añejo

Havana Club 7 Años Añejo

7yr   40%

Cuba Libre-friendly vanilla, wood and tobacco

7.0 (332)
27 €
RX17233
Bottle of LVMH Cuba Ron S.A. Eminente Gran Reserva Edition No. 1 2013

LVMH Cuba Ron S.A. Eminente Gran Reserva Edition No. 1 2013

2013   43,5%

Coffee-rich Cuban sipper with peppery finish

7.9 (70)
74 €
RX44
Bottle of Havana Club Selección de Maestros

Havana Club Selección de Maestros

12yr   45%

Woody caramel Cuban favorite

7.2 (245)
39 €
RX196
Bottle of Santiago de Cuba Extra Añejo 12 Años

Santiago de Cuba Extra Añejo 12 Años

12yr   40%

Smooth, sweet Cuban sipper

7.1 (74)
40 €

Top rated Cuba rums

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Bottle of Chapter 7 Cuban Rum (Figee, Switzerland) 1948

Chapter 7 Cuban Rum (Figee, Switzerland) 1948

1948   76yr   48,9%

Complex, historic sipper with depth

9.0 (12)
Sold out
RX1129
Bottle of Santiago de Cuba Extra Añejo 25 Años

Santiago de Cuba Extra Añejo 25 Años

25yr   40%

9.0 (13)
459 €
RX7136
Bottle of Cuba Ron S.A. Ron Cubay 1870 Extra Añejo

Cuba Ron S.A. Ron Cubay 1870 Extra Añejo

40%

8.9 (10)
Sold out
RX20297
Bottle of The Whisky Agency Cuba (15th Anniversary The Whisky Agency) 1963

The Whisky Agency Cuba (15th Anniversary The Whisky Agency) 1963

1963   60yr   48,5%

Rich, balanced Cuban rum with woody, sweet notes.

8.8 (39)
Sold out
RX16876
Bottle of Chapter 7 Cuban Rum 1971

Chapter 7 Cuban Rum 1971

1971   50yr   46,7%

Complex yet sweet, an intriguing 50-year vintage.

8.6 (13)
Sold out
RX21823
Bottle of Velier Hoy Como Ayer 1956

Velier Hoy Como Ayer 1956

1956   68yr   53,7%

Smooth Cuban rum with rich coffee and chocolate notes.

8.6 (14)
1,564 €
RX20869
Bottle of Whisky Dudes Cuban Rum 1973

Whisky Dudes Cuban Rum 1973

1973   50yr   51,9%

Creamy Cuban classic, subtle sweetness

8.6 (14)
Sold out
RX2713
Bottle of Valdespino Legend of Cuban Rum Pre-1962 1944

Valdespino Legend of Cuban Rum Pre-1962 1944

1944   45%

Unique Cuban rum with sweet, smoky notes.

8.5 (33)
399 €
RX642
Bottle of Havana Club Unión

Havana Club Unión

40%

Woody richness, cigar pairing, elegant yet pricey.

8.4 (33)
515 €
RX18823
Bottle of Wu Dram Clan Cuban Rum 1992

Wu Dram Clan Cuban Rum 1992

1992   31yr   50,7%

rounded Cuban cocoa-raisin sipper, smooth cask strength

8.4 (44)
Sold out
RX10519
Bottle of Romdeluxe Limited Batch Series Cuba 2015

Romdeluxe Limited Batch Series Cuba 2015

2015   5yr   65,10%

Bold, woody Cuban rum with spicy taste.

8.3 (23)
129 €
RX2098
Bottle of Sancti Spiritus Plantation Single Cask Cuba LMDW 2003

Sancti Spiritus Plantation Single Cask Cuba LMDW 2003

2003   14yr   59,8%

Bold Cuban rum with sweet, fruity notes.

8.3 (21)
Sold out
RX17933
Bottle of The Whisky Jury The Many Faces of Rum 1978

The Whisky Jury The Many Faces of Rum 1978

1978   44yr   56,6%

dark cocoa and raisin Cuban sipper

8.2 (54)
Sold out
RX1922
Bottle of Havana Club Máximo Extra Añejo

Havana Club Máximo Extra Añejo

40%

balanced chocolate-vanilla Cuban sipper

8.0 (14)
1,900 €
RX16159
Bottle of LVMH Cuba Ron S.A. Eminente Confrérie du Rhum x Excellence Rhum (Batch 1) 2012

LVMH Cuba Ron S.A. Eminente Confrérie du Rhum x Excellence Rhum (Batch 1) 2012

2012   10yr   55,5%

Fruity, spicy Cuban with well-integrated power

8.0 (55)
Sold out
RX17865
Bottle of Plantation Old Reserve (Selected Exclusively for Plantation Club Members) 1998

Plantation Old Reserve (Selected Exclusively for Plantation Club Members) 1998

1998   42%

8.0 (10)
Sold out
RX22145
Bottle of Sansibar Rare Old Cuban Rum (DeinWhisky.de) 1978

Sansibar Rare Old Cuban Rum (DeinWhisky.de) 1978

1978   45yr   50,5%

Complex Cuban rum with woody, sweet notes.

8.0 (20)
Sold out
RX5451
Bottle of Bristol Sancti Spiritus Cuban Rum Sherry Finish 2003

Bristol Sancti Spiritus Cuban Rum Sherry Finish 2003

2003   13yr   43%

7.9 (16)
124 €
RX1668
Bottle of Cadenhead‘s Sancti Spiritus CMA 1999

Cadenhead‘s Sancti Spiritus CMA 1999

1999   17yr   62,2%

Citrus and apple, bold Cuban style

7.9 (12)
Sold out
RX18127
Bottle of Dràm Mòr Sancti Spiritus Cuban Distillery 2007

Dràm Mòr Sancti Spiritus Cuban Distillery 2007

2007   12yr   59%

Classic Cuban rum with rich chocolate, caramel tones.

7.9 (14)
96 €
RX17233
Bottle of LVMH Cuba Ron S.A. Eminente Gran Reserva Edition No. 1 2013

LVMH Cuba Ron S.A. Eminente Gran Reserva Edition No. 1 2013

2013   43,5%

Coffee-rich Cuban sipper with peppery finish

7.9 (70)
74 €
RX3072
Bottle of Santiago de Cuba Isla del Tesoro

Santiago de Cuba Isla del Tesoro

20yr   40%

Complex, smooth Cuban rum with a high price.

7.9 (18)
364 €
RX16719
Bottle of Havana Club Cuban Rum (The Whisky Exchange) 2023

Havana Club Cuban Rum (The Whisky Exchange) 2023

11yr   50%

Woody with hints of chocolate; polarizing but balanced.

7.8 (18)
Sold out
RX16160
Bottle of LVMH Cuba Ron S.A. Eminente Confrérie du Rhum x Excellence Rhum (Batch 2) 2012

LVMH Cuba Ron S.A. Eminente Confrérie du Rhum x Excellence Rhum (Batch 2) 2012

2012   10yr   55,5%

Distinct, woody Cuban rum with tobacco notes.

7.8 (25)
Sold out
RX3536
Bottle of S.B.S Cuba 2012

S.B.S Cuba 2012

2012   7yr   52%

7.8 (19)
Sold out
RX15391
Bottle of Ferroni Antilles Hispaniques 2015

Ferroni Antilles Hispaniques 2015

2015   7yr   65,2%

Rich, complex, but quite alcoholic.

7.7 (18)
46 €
RX11458
Bottle of S.B.S Cuba 2012

S.B.S Cuba 2012

2012   9yr   50%

Balanced Cuban rum with vanilla, wood, and spice.

7.7 (20)
Sold out
RX10549
Bottle of CDI Secrete Cuba (Bottled for Perola) 2009

CDI Secrete Cuba (Bottled for Perola) 2009

2009   11yr   56,9%

7.6 (10)
101 €
RX8092
Bottle of CDI Secrete Cuba (Bottled for Perola) 2009

CDI Secrete Cuba (Bottled for Perola) 2009

2009   10yr   58,7%

Complex Cuban rum with tropical and spicy notes.

7.6 (21)
Sold out
RX4607
Bottle of Havana Club 15 Años Añejo Gran Reserva

Havana Club 15 Años Añejo Gran Reserva

15yr   40%

Smooth Cuban sipper with woody caramel notes

7.6 (50)
144 €
RX7273
Bottle of LVMH Cuba Ron S.A. Eminente Reserva 7 ans

LVMH Cuba Ron S.A. Eminente Reserva 7 ans

7yr   41,3%

smooth cuban roast with chocolate-coffee

7.6 (334)
50 €
RX15006
Bottle of Havana Club Don Navarro (Special Selection of Aged Rums)

Havana Club Don Navarro (Special Selection of Aged Rums)

40%

7.5 (15)
169 €
RX22506
Bottle of Ronera Villa Clara Planteray Cuba (Warehouse #1) 2016

Ronera Villa Clara Planteray Cuba (Warehouse #1) 2016

2016   8yr   43,7%

Fruity and refreshing with vanilla, but sweet.

7.5 (18)
Sold out
RX9687
Bottle of LVMH Cuba Ron S.A. Eminente Ambar Claro

LVMH Cuba Ron S.A. Eminente Ambar Claro

3yr   40%

fresh pear-led Cuban rum for cocktails

7.4 (53)
40 €
RX1821
Bottle of Ron Varadero Gran Reserva Añejo 15 Años

Ron Varadero Gran Reserva Añejo 15 Años

15yr   38%

7.3 (12)
64 €

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7.0/10
4,378 reviews

Flavour profile of Cuba

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Vanilla Woody Caramel Dried fruit

Taste

Vanilla Woody Sweet Caramel
RumX community voice

RumX users describe Cuban rums as clean, balanced, and cocktail-ready, with notes of vanilla, caramel, roasted coffee, citrus, and light tobacco. Everyday sippers often sit around 7.5/10 to 8.0/10, while classic white and gold bottlings score lower neat but excel in mixed drinks. The median is 7.0/10 from 4,347 reviews. Premium picks add oak polish and longer finishes, while value icons remain staples for highball lovers.

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