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E936250C-6FB5-456F-BE8C-3C1C7B05902ACuba Valdespino

Valdespino Legend of Cuban Rum Pre-1962 1944

Highly praised historical Cuban in Spanish style: super smooth yet flavorful, with sherry, chocolate, dried fruit and roasted wood notes that feel elegant, balanced and surprisingly vivid for its age.

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Rum fans who enjoy smooth Spanish-style sippers with sherry, chocolate and dried-fruit notes, and collectors or history geeks wanting to taste an authentic pre‑1962 Cuban profile.

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Details about this rum

Country Cuba
Bottler Valdespino
RumX ID RX2713
ABV 45%
Category Column Still Rum
Vintage 1944
Made from Molasses
Distillation Column Still
Bottle volume 70cl
Valdespino 1944   45% Legend of Cuban Rum Pre-1962

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    How does this rum taste?

    Silky slice of Cuban rum history
    Who is this rum for?

    If you enjoy elegant Spanish-style rums like older Cuban or sherry-influenced bottlings, this delivers a uniquely smooth, chocolatey “time capsule” experience rather than raw power or wild funk.

    Not really suitable for

    High-proof hunters or funk lovers seeking bold esters and big power, and value-focused buyers who prioritize intensity and complexity over rarity and historical context.

    Aroma

    Dried fruit Almond Buttery Sweet

    Taste

    Creamy Woody Brown sugar Dried fruit

    How is this rum rated?

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    8.5/10 35 reviews
    Top 8% Cuba
    Top 7%

    Very but very delicious and all those years in a Spanish bodega didn't turn it into a sherry bomb but more likely added layers to its Guyanese profile. Understand a very chocolatey cuban rum with texture!!!

    Cuba in its purest form. Tobacco, milk chocolate, black pepper, dried apricot, cola and popcorn with stock honey. Sweet, creamy and slightly bitter astringent. Great smokiness and slight acidity on the finish. Really exciting and extraordinary!

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    Liquid history from Cuba. Extremely mild, balanced and yet intense. Really great nose! Beautiful chocolate and roasted aromas. Sherry and at the same time bitter and sweet - but not unpleasant. Exceptional Spanish-style rum!

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