Cuba
Cuba guide to Cuba rum and rum from Cuba: heritage, terroir, distilleries
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.
Popular rums from Cuba
Destilerias MG-SL-Miquel-Guanse Santisima Trinidad 15YO
15yr 40,7%
Smooth, nutty-caramel Cuban sipper
Top rated Cuba rums

Chapter 7 Cuban Rum (Figee, Switzerland) 1948
1948 76yr 48,9%
Complex, historic sipper with depth

The Whisky Agency Cuba (15th Anniversary The Whisky Agency) 1963
1963 60yr 48,5%
Rich, balanced Cuban rum with woody, sweet notes.

Chapter 7 Cuban Rum 1971
1971 50yr 46,7%
Complex yet sweet, an intriguing 50-year vintage.
Velier Hoy Como Ayer 1956
1956 68yr 53,7%
Smooth Cuban rum with rich coffee and chocolate notes.

Wu Dram Clan Cuban Rum 1992
1992 31yr 50,7%
rounded Cuban cocoa-raisin sipper, smooth cask strength

Sancti Spiritus Plantation Single Cask Cuba LMDW 2003
2003 14yr 59,8%
Bold Cuban rum with sweet, fruity notes.

The Whisky Jury The Many Faces of Rum 1978
1978 44yr 56,6%
dark cocoa and raisin Cuban sipper

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

Plantation Old Reserve (Selected Exclusively for Plantation Club Members) 1998
1998 42%

Sansibar Rare Old Cuban Rum (DeinWhisky.de) 1978
1978 45yr 50,5%
Complex Cuban rum with woody, sweet notes.
Dràm Mòr Sancti Spiritus Cuban Distillery 2007
2007 12yr 59%
Classic Cuban rum with rich chocolate, caramel tones.
LVMH Cuba Ron S.A. Eminente Gran Reserva Edition No. 1 2013
2013 43,5%
Coffee-rich Cuban sipper with peppery finish

Havana Club Cuban Rum (The Whisky Exchange) 2023
11yr 50%
Woody with hints of chocolate; polarizing but balanced.

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.

CDI Secrete Cuba (Bottled for Perola) 2009
2009 10yr 58,7%
Complex Cuban rum with tropical and spicy notes.
Flavour profile of Cuba
Most frequently mentioned flavors
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.
Popular distilleries of Cuba
- Cuba Ron S.A. 43 rums
- Havana Club 164 rums
- Vigia 4 rums
- Santiago de Cuba 27 rums
- Destilerias MG-SL-Miquel-Guanse 3 rums
- Paraíso 11 rums
- Mulata 18 rums
- Conde de Cuba 10 rums
All rums from Cuba
- Chapter 7 Cuban Rum (Figee, Switzerland) 1948 76yr 48,9% RX24348
- Santiago de Cuba Extra Añejo 25 Años 25yr 40% RX1129
- Ron Cubay 1870 Extra Añejo 40% RX7136
- The Whisky Agency Cuba (15th Anniversary The Whisky Agency) 1963 60yr 48,5% RX20297
- Chapter 7 Cuban Rum 1971 50yr 46,7% RX16876
- Velier Hoy Como Ayer 1956 68yr 53,7% RX21823
- Whisky Dudes Cuban Rum 1973 50yr 51,9% RX20869
- Valdespino Legend of Cuban Rum Pre-1962 1944 45% RX2713
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