Aroma visualization from community tastings
S.B.S Cuba 2012
"Very surprised for a Cuban rum," one taster wrote, and that captures the mood here: a woody, spicy 9-year Cuban column-still rum with vanilla, raisin and cinnamon. Most find it well-balanced and easy to drink at 50%, not overly sweet. A few wanted more punch and depth, and the finish reads a touch dry.
The community says- Well balanced
- Woody & spicy
- But: Short finish
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How does S.B.S Cuba 2012 taste?
Aggregated from 20 community reviews.
Woody, spicy Cuban sipper, nicely balanced Well-balanced, woody and spicy Cuban with vanilla and raisin. Most enjoy it neat; some find it a bit light on complexity and short, slightly dry on the finish.
People who like drier, woody Cuban rums sipped neat
Anyone chasing big, complex, punchy profiles
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How is S.B.S Cuba 2012 rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.7 sits in the “Good” band. 85% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
Community voices
What does the community say?
70% rate it between 6 and 8. 7 selected write-ups from 20 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
I have many of the really good releases from Havana and compared to them this one lacks some complexity. Not that it's a bad rum, the profile is nice and fruity with nice spices and caramel, but I would have loved some more punch.
Review by Rowald Sweet Empire
Really woody and spicy dram. Although the woodmanagement is well done. Balance. Not so dry. Not too bitter. Easy drinkable. I haven't had too many proper Cuban rums, so I have nothing to compare it too. But I love this.
Review by N’ours
It's a pity the finish leaves a dry sensation on the palate, because otherwise, for a Cuban, it's quite successful. Not too much caramel/sugar, well balanced.
Review by ElReyTristan
Nez rond sur des notes de vanille au départ, puis galette frangipane et caramel. En bouche c’est moins complexe, un peu piquant et court en bouche.
Review by Filip Heimerle
Jo dobry ale me moc nejel. Hodne oriskovy az skoricovy...
Review by Jules Selected Spirits
Very surprised for a Cuban rum .good job from S.B.S.
Review by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
From the nose (green apple), this rum could come from the "Paraíso" distillery in Tuinucú near Sancti Spíritus, Cuba. But if so, it is unfortunately a very weak representative. So this rum disappoints me. It has absolutely nothing ... 🤷♂️ No great aromas, no depth, no oomph. For me, it's just boring. I'm sorry ...
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Avg. community purchase price 72 €
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Details about S.B.S Cuba 2012
A Column Still Rum from Cuba, bottled by 1423 World Class Spirits, at 50%.
Community purchases
8 bottles logged by 6 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
25% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
8 purchased · 20 tasted · 2 wishlist · as of
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