Havana Club Cuban Smoky
Most enjoy the easy sweetness and subtle Islay smoke, especially in long drinks. Critics find it thin, too mild, or too whisky‑leaning. Consensus: approachable, mixer-focused, not a serious sipper.
Whisky-curious rum drinkers and cocktail fans wanting an easy, sweet Cuban base with a gentle Islay-style smokiness for cola, ginger beer or simple highballs.
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How does this rum taste?
Easy Cuban with a mild Islay twist
If you like Havana Club-style mixers and are curious about a soft Islay smoke touch, this is a low-risk, entry-level bottle that behaves best in long drinks rather than neat.
Rum geeks chasing complexity, full-bodied sippers, or anyone who dislikes noticeable whisky notes in their rum.
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About the Havana Club distillery
The Havana Club distillery is located in Cuba. Rums from Havana Club have been reviewed 1,731 times with an average of 6.8/10.
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Light and very easy to drink (doesn’t slow you down). Lots of caramel, hints of smoke, round wood, lots of vanilla and some cream, brown sugar, some minor hints of peat.
delicious....unknown taste but very pleasant.....
Auto-translatedLittle to no smoky notes from the extra ageing in islay whisky casks
Went to the local guy yesterday just bacause he's just around the corner, almost. This is definitely a mixer and the Islay cask is very clear with its smoky/peated notes. Pure it didn't really kick off and I'm not an "on the rocks" kind of guy. Where it performed well was in a Rum'n'cola and mixed with a bit of ginger beer and a lime.