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
Top rated Cuba rums

Sancti Spiritus Plantation Single Cask Cuba LMDW
Bold Cuban rum with sweet, fruity notes.

LVMH Cuba Ron S.A. Eminente Confrérie du Rhum x Excellence Rhum (Batch 1)
Fruity, spicy Cuban with well-integrated power

Sansibar Rare Old Cuban Rum (DeinWhisky.de)
Complex Cuban rum with woody, sweet notes.
LVMH Cuba Ron S.A. Eminente Gran Reserva Edition No. 1
Coffee-rich Cuban sipper with peppery finish

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

LVMH Cuba Ron S.A. Eminente Confrérie du Rhum x Excellence Rhum (Batch 2)
Distinct, woody Cuban rum with tobacco 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 162 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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