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Rum from Cuba

Cuba taught the world to drink rum light. This is the island that gave us the Daiquiri, the Mojito and Bacardi, and the smooth, column-distilled Spanish style that became the most popular rum on earth. Today its rum is entirely state-run and shut out of the United States, yet Havana Club still ranks among the Caribbean's biggest brands.

  • Iconic Spanish-style tradition
  • Excellent cocktail friendliness
  • Elegant tobacco and oak

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Popular distilleries of Cuba

Havana Club 164 rums
Cuba Ron S.A. 46 rums
Vigia 4 rums
Santiago de Cuba 27 rums
Destilerias MG-SL-Miquel-Guanse 3 rums
Paraíso 11 rums
Mulata 18 rums
Bacardi 7 rums

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The RumX Guide to Cuba

The cradle of light rum

Spain banned rum here for most of the 1700s to protect its brandy, so Cuba came late, then changed everything. In 1862 Facundo Bacardi started filtering his rum through charcoal and ageing it in American oak, inventing the clean, light style the whole Spanish-speaking world would copy. By 1902 the island had 57 distilleries, and in the cocktail age the Daiquiri and Mojito made Havana the bar of the world.

Revolution, exile and embargo

The 1959 revolution changed the map. The state seized every rum company, Bacardi, Matusalem and the Arechabalas behind Havana Club among them, and in 1962 the United States imposed the embargo that still keeps Cuban rum off American shelves. Bacardi, already building abroad, simply carried on in exile and became the world's biggest rum. The families who stayed lost everything.

The ronero art

Cuban rum is defined by rules and by blending. By law it must be made from 100 percent Cuban molasses, column-distilled, aged at least two years in American oak, and bottled at no more than 45 percent. The maestros roneros blend aromatic aguardiente with a near-neutral spirit, then re-age the result in old, neutral casks for gentle oxidation. Because the embargo blocks US barrels, those casks arrive second-hand via Scotland, Ireland or Canada.

Who makes it now

Everything runs through the state. Two companies distil and own the brands, Cuba Ron and Tecnoazúcar, partnering with foreign houses to sell abroad: Havana Club with Pernod Ricard, Santiago de Cuba with Diageo, and the newer Eminente with Moët Hennessy. The regional styles split roughly into dry in the west, balanced in the centre and fruity in the east.

Most popular vs highest rated

On RumX the everyday star is Havana Club 7 Años], the rum behind a thousand Mojitos, with the newer Eminente Reserva 7 and Santiago de Cuba 12 close behind. These are light, smooth, blend-led rums, so the scores sit comfortable rather than stratospheric. The real peaks are rare aged Cuban rum, including pre-1962 bottlings, which climb toward 9/10 among collectors.

How the crew scored it Cuba

RumX's 0–10 scale is strict , 7.0 lands squarely in the "Good" band. 49% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 12% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →

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Flavour profile of Cuba

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Vanilla Woody Caramel Dried fruit

Taste

Woody Vanilla Sweet Caramel

Frequently Asked Questions about Cuba

Light, smooth and column-distilled, the original Spanish-heritage style that became the world’s most popular rum. The character comes from careful blending and ageing rather than a heavy distillate, which is why it shines in cocktails like the Daiquiri and Mojito.

Because of the United States trade embargo on Cuba, in place since 1962. No rum made in Cuba is sold on US shelves. The Havana Club sold in the US is a separate product made by Bacardi, not the Cuban one.

Under its geographical indication, Cuban rum must be made from 100 percent Cuban molasses, distilled only on column stills, aged at least two years in American oak, and bottled at no more than 45 percent ABV.

Bacardi was founded in Santiago de Cuba in 1862, but the family left after the 1959 revolution and the brand is now made outside Cuba. The old Bacardi distillery in Santiago is today the home of Santiago de Cuba rum.

Havana Club, the Caribbean’s third-biggest rum brand, with the 3 and 7 Años as the everyday staples. Newer state ventures like Santiago de Cuba and Eminente are rising fast.

RumX offers the world’s largest selection of rum through our innovative shop-in-shop marketplace, similar to Amazon. For Cuba rums, we currently have 314 offers starting from €8.57 across 33 partner shops including MALVA, delicando, Rum Piraten, Rum & Co, Rum Paradise, Klac. Our platform compares prices in real-time from specialized rum retailers worldwide, ensuring you always find the best deals.

The RumX database currently contains 102 different rums from Cuba. This includes various expressions, limited editions, and bottlings across different age statements and proof levels. Our community has contributed over 4368 reviews for Cuba rums, making it one of the most comprehensive resources for exploring this brand’s full range. New releases are added regularly as they become available.

According to the RumX community, Chapter 7 Cuban Rum (Figee, Switzerland) 1948 76yr 48,9% is currently the highest-rated Cuba rum with an impressive rating of 9.0/10 based on 20 reviews. This expression has earned praise for its exceptional quality and represents the pinnacle of what Cuba has to offer. However, taste is subjective, and we encourage you to explore the full range to find your personal favorite.
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RumX's 0–10 scale is strict. Here's what each band means.

9.0–10.0 Excellent Stash as many as you can afford. Tell no one.
8.0–8.9 Very good Bank a backup. Tell everyone you meet.
7.0–7.9 Good Buy one and recommend it to your friends.
6.0–6.9 Pleasant Solid, super glad I drank it.
5.0–5.9 Average Totally acceptable.
4.0–4.9 Drinkable Not vocally complaining.
3.0–3.9 Poor Wish I was drinking something else.
2.0–2.9 Very poor Nothing nice to say.
1.0–1.9 Unpleasant No, that's not for me.
0.1–0.9 Inedible Pour it out.