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Chapter 7 Cuban Rum (Figee, Switzerland) 1948
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For seasoned enthusiasts only: an ultra-aged Cuban column still rum with 76 years in cask, yet surprisingly fresh. Expect dried fruits, dark chocolate, tobacco, leather, port/Madeira vibes and long, umami depth. Widely praised as a historic, once-in-a-lifetime sipper.
Aggregated from 20 community reviews.
- Incredible complexity
- Elegant balance
- Historic age
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Stern Magazine Details about Chapter 7 Cuban Rum (Figee, Switzerland) 1948
A Column Still Rum from Cuba, bottled by Chapter 7, at 48,9%.
How does Chapter 7 Cuban Rum (Figee, Switzerland) 1948 taste?
Aggregated from 20 community reviews.
World‑class, historic Cuban sipper For seasoned enthusiasts only: an ultra-aged Cuban column still rum with 76 years in cask, yet surprisingly fresh. Expect dried fruits, dark chocolate, tobacco, leather, port/Madeira vibes and long, umami depth. Widely praised as a historic, once-in-a-lifetime sipper.
Seasoned rum drinkers and collectors who enjoy complex, port- and Madeira-influenced profiles with dried fruit, dark chocolate, leather and tobacco at moderate but concentrated strength.
Beginners, value seekers, or anyone who dislikes port-forward, slightly sour/umami notes or is uncomfortable paying a premium for rarity and history.
How is Chapter 7 Cuban Rum (Figee, Switzerland) 1948 rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict , 9.0 lands squarely in the "Excellent" band. 100% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by cigares
A highly aromatic nose for this rum praised by Serge Valentin. Sweetness (candy sugar) but incredible complexity: old varnished wood, umami and rancio as in a very old Madeira, but also a hint of tawny Port. There's also a hint of vegetation, olives and fresh tobacco. In short, an incredible complexity with rare, complex and balanced flavors. The nose's impression of old Madeira, tawny Port and very old overripe wine is absolutely confirmed on the palate. Rum? 48.9%? We're definitely somewhere else here. Then other aromas emerge, sweet wood (licorice), dried fruit, nuts, lots of bitterness and always that hint of fresh tobacco. The finish is long, with lots of umami, rancio, olive oil, cedar wood and always an incredible freshness despite the very oily side of this rum. Thanks to Sveninho for the sample.
Review by Oliver
Liquid history - stored in barrels for over 3/4 of a century. 🤯 Heavy on the nose, dark fruit and a surprising amount of port wine influence. This is joined by a crazy, sour olive brine. Fascinating nose! Creamy, oily and lots of port wine flavors on the palate, which are quite strongly suppressed by the long barrel ageing. Very long and pleasant finish. A real experience and a recommendation for all those who value history and like more intense port wine influences! Many thanks @Sven for the sample! ❤️
Review by Mirco
Explosively old rum with astonishing elegance despite 76 years of barrel ageing. The nose reveals deep, earthy tones, dark leather and spices, followed by dried citrus fruits and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it impresses with a dense texture, subtle tobacco and some leather. The finish is surprisingly long and spicy with fine coffee notes. An exceptional experience for lovers of extremely old rums.
Review by Sveninho
Probably the oldest rum ever bottled and therefore an exceptional drinking experience. On the nose, a bouquet of dark chocolate, tobacco, dried tropical fruit and old leather. A remarkable balance between sweetness and spice on the palate. Intense notes of dried fruit, cocoa beans and tobacco leaves are accompanied by nuances of honey, molasses and roasted nuts. Exceptionally long and complex on the finish, with lingering notes of dark chocolate, oak, spices and a hint of coffee.
Review by Mopar Rules
A fantastic rum. And history. Unbelievable, but it was distilled decades before I was even born. Subtle sweetness, smooth and very well balanced. Astonishing, that the cask after 76 years of maturation is still just in the background providing the stage for flavors of dried fruits, coffee and dark chocolate, tobacco and caramel. But expensive man!
Review by Adrianv
Amazing part of history in the glass... it remembers even Fidel's time... absolutely complex rum, brown sugar, dark chocolate, oak wood, dried tropical fruits, tobacco, caffee, leather, honey, vanilla and I could continue... well balanced. It is smooth and rich given its 64 years in barrels. I believe it is worth its ambition price tag...
Review by Jakob
Keine Frage: Ein Stück Rumhistorie im Glas. Vielschichtige, elegante Süsse, ledrige und erdige Noten schaffen Tiefe, Tabak, süsse Früchte, die Aromen erinnern nicht zuletzt an lang gelagerte Süssweine. Angesichts des Alters überraschend frisch und zugänglich, ein sehr überzeugender Rum.
Review by Serge
Mein erster wirklich alter Kubaner glaube ich. Riecht und schmeckt wirklich ganz gut und auch überraschend komplex, aber den aufgerufenen Preis vom Geschmack her nicht wert. Trotzdem cool diesen Rum probieren zu können!
Community purchases
6 bottles logged by 5 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
16% opened, 0 emptied and repurchased.
6 purchased · 21 tasted · 14 wishlist · as of
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