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Cuba Ron S.A. Ron Cubay Reserva Especial
Loved by C Ap Adam, Wes Burgin
An approachable, column‑still Cuban-style sipper with classic vanilla, caramel and light oak. At 40% and unsweetened, RumX members see it as a solid, easy rum that also works well in cocktails.
Aggregated from 22 community reviews.
- Classic Cuban profile
- Unsweetened honesty
- Versatile in cocktails
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Stern Magazine Details about Cuba Ron S.A. Ron Cubay Reserva Especial
A Column Still Rum from Cuba, distilled by Cuba Ron S.A., at 40%.
How does Cuba Ron S.A. Ron Cubay Reserva Especial taste?
Aggregated from 22 community reviews.
Solid classic Cuban all‑rounder An approachable, column‑still Cuban-style sipper with classic vanilla, caramel and light oak. At 40% and unsweetened, RumX members see it as a solid, easy rum that also works well in cocktails.
Those building their palate who want a classic, dry-ish Cuban-style rum that works both neat and in simple cocktails without added sugar.
Fans of intense, high-ABV or very characterful rums looking for big funk, heavy wood or a rich, oily mouthfeel.
How is Cuba Ron S.A. Ron Cubay Reserva Especial rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict , 6.8 lands squarely in the "Pleasant" band. 27% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 4% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Review by C Ap Adam
3rd time returning for a final crack at reviewing this one. Perhaps that speaks to it's complexity, I'm not sure. A fair amount is conjured on the neatly rounded nose. That first burst to me smells like chocolate shavings on a cappuccino. As my nose adjusts I then get a waft of fruits, treacle tart and more familiar Cuban beats of wood and earth. The taste profile condenses the nose and ups the spice, staying rounded if a little bittersweet (through the nuts and apricot) for my preference. The finish leaves me with a satisfying urge to pick nut particles from between my teeth. It cost ~£47 here in Cymru, ordered from The Whiskey Exchange, and it probably justifies that, though I can't fully commit to stock up on it after every empty bottle at that price point.
Review by Timo Groeger
Kneipe The Rumah Rotterdam April 2026. Geht so dieser Rum, eigentlich mein Profil, da er recht röstig ist. Ist auch relativ holzig, Vanille, Karamell, Kaffee und Schokolade sind auch erkennbar, aber zu dünn dieser Rum.
Review by DomM
Enjoyable expression from Cuba. Very good value for money and for me (and from memory) a good choice in its segment.
Review by JFehr
Coffee and a little soapy
Review by Steve the Barman
All my Tastings and Scores are purely based on “Rums under £50”. I rarely look at Rums over £50 for my YouTube.
Review by PamD
Everything works together well. Have tasted better rums at this price point but this makes a decent sipper.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
exciting coffee aroma, light roast flavors, as well as wood and tobacco. overall harmonious but times again a little too thin and watered down. from the basic profile but really solid.
Review by Jakob Deiner
Klassischer Cubaner mit den typischen Vanille und Karamell-Noten, dazu angenehme holzig-eichige Fassnoten. Weniger charakteristisch als bei Havana (7). Leichte, Milde süße, im Abgang leicht pfefferig. Gut! Drinks: - Pur: 4/5 - Rum Fashioned: 4/5 - Rum Cola: 4/5 - Rum Mule: 3.5/5
Expert reviews
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Expert review by The Fat Rum Pirate
"Many have a tarry of leathery notes that stop them from being truly great. Ron Cubay works really well and is certainly one of those rums that is mature beyond its years. I certainly would not drink this rum with a mixer. There really is no need - it is..."Read full review →
Community purchases
38 bottles logged by 34 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
28% opened, 4 emptied and repurchased.
What does Cuba Ron S.A. Ron Cubay Reserva Especial cost?
Community paid €32–€67.
Current best price: €33.56 – within the typical community range.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
38 purchased · 22 tasted · 11 wishlist · as of
About the Cuba Ron S.A. distillery
The Cuba Ron S.A. distillery is located in Cuba. Rums from Cuba Ron S.A. have been reviewed 713 times with an average of 7.6/10.
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