S.B.S Cuba 2012
A solid stepping stone Cuban-style rum for those building their palate. Dry, woody and spicy with notes of vanilla, nuts, light caramel and green apple. 50% ABV adds grip without becoming brutal.
- Dry Cuban profile
- Woody, spicy notes
- Easy-drinking 50%
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How does S.B.S Cuba 2012 taste?
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Dry, woody Cuban step-up sipper A solid stepping stone Cuban-style rum for those building their palate. Dry, woody and spicy with notes of vanilla, nuts, light caramel and green apple. 50% ABV adds grip without becoming brutal.
Fans of drier, woody Spanish-style rums who want a slightly stronger, unsweetened bottle that still sips easily or works in spirit-forward cocktails.
Drinkers chasing big, funky aromas, heavy sweetness, or cask-strength intensity; those wanting a lush, dessert-style Cuban will likely find this too dry and restrained.
How is S.B.S Cuba 2012 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 7.7 lands squarely in the "Good" band. 85% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
Rum reviews
A selection of the most popular reviews from our community. You can view the complete list in our app.
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 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 ...
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 Jules Selected Spirits
Very surprised for a Cuban rum .good job from S.B.S.
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 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 Filip Heimerle
Jo dobry ale me moc nejel. Hodne oriskovy az skoricovy...
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14 bottles logged by 52,000+ RumX members. The ratio of closed / opened / emptied, indicates whether this rum is meant to be drunk or is a collector's item.
Also on the wishlist of 2 members.
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