Havana Club

03-09-2009, 10:43 AM

I am just wanting to know if anyone could give a quick review of any of the havana clubs. Interested in knowing how this stuff tastes from you guys. Thanks

Mark C · 03-09-2009, 10:47 AM

There've been a few threads here and at CS about HC. General concensus seems to be that it's decent rum, but there are better rums more readily available in the US. Especially if hitimewine will ship to your state.

mosesbotbol · 03-09-2009, 11:14 AM

Owned the 7 a while back and have tried several of the others. Honestly, it's nothing special at all.

Consider finding a bottle of pre-Revolution Bacardi if you want something unique of Rum from Cuba.

03-09-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Owned the 7 a while back and have tried several of the others. Honestly, it's nothing special at all.

Consider finding a bottle of pre-Revolution Bacardi if you want something unique of Rum from Cuba.

Thanks. Ive had other people say the same thing, nothing special.

karmaz00 · 03-09-2009, 11:42 AM

well in my opinion, the HC white, would not be the rum to have rum and cokes...i would mix it to make a nice slushly drink of some kind (pina colota)

i find that rum too sweet, and alot sweeter then barccardi, or anyother for that matter

Mark C · 03-09-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by karmaz00

i find that rum too sweet, and alot sweeter then barccardi, or anyother for that matter

Have you tried Zacapa, Zaya, Diplomatico or Centenario? They're about as sweet as rum gets, how does the HC compare?

MiamiE · 03-09-2009, 05:34 PM

I have 2-3 bottles of each, way more than I ever will use, kind of wishing I hadnt bought so much. It is a decent rum. The white is great with those 'fruity' drinks as was mentioned.

WildBlueSooner · 03-09-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MiamiE

I have 2-3 bottles of each, way more than I ever will use, kind of wishing I hadnt bought so much. It is a decent rum. The white is great with those 'fruity' drinks as was mentioned.

Geez...get a little trigger happy?

M1903A1 · 03-09-2009, 06:47 PM

My main memory of the Havana Club dark rum was that it reminded me of Ron Zacapa 23 that was watered down. Given a choice, I'd go for ol' Ron any day.

DrDubzz · 03-09-2009, 07:24 PM

I have about 2/3 bottle of the 7, I want to try the Barrell Proof, but honestly, the 7-12 Flor De Canas are every bit as good, legal, and cheap

03-09-2009, 10:42 PM

I used to get free bottles from the B&M I bought CC from. I have had several different ones up to the 15 year old. I thought it was good rum, though I'm no rum expert, and I enjoyed the novelty of having it. That being said I would not go out of my way to get it nor would I pay a premium for it.

So I would say if you can get it with minimal hassle and for a good price go for it you won't regret it. Just don't expect it to be something spectacular.

RHNewfie · 03-11-2009, 03:48 PM

HC is ok, the 7 is not bad (15 is better). I would put Ron de Caney ahead of it and then Santiago de Cuba ahead of that again. Then there is Legendario, which is great, but not for mixing.

03-11-2009, 04:02 PM

Only Rum's I drink are HC 15 and Legendario

Might be better out there but these are readily available, damn good and well priced for me.

Genetic Defect · 03-11-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark C

There've been a few threads here and at CS about HC. General concensus seems to be that it's decent rum, but there are better rums more readily available in the US. Especially if hitimewine will ship to your state.

although the better rum is not available here

Anthem · 03-11-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RHNewfie

HC is ok, the 7 is not bad (15 is better). I would put Ron de Caney ahead of it and then Santiago de Cuba ahead of that again. Then there is Legendario, which is great, but not for mixing.

Tried the HC 7 at the HC museum and I thought it was OK. A couple of locals recommended the Santiago de Cuba, so I picked up a couple of bottles but have not tried it yet.

Nelson · 04-07-2009, 12:43 PM

Unfortunately, cuban rum is not as good as the other stuff they make and we all covet so much. A decent rum which only brings back good ol memories and a longing of our former, dear Island.

mosesbotbol · 04-07-2009, 01:00 PM

Havana Club now has a NC version sold in USA; owned by Bacardi.

Is Bacardi manufactured still in Cuba?

Bear · 04-07-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RHNewfie

HC is ok, the 7 is not bad (15 is better). I would put Ron de Caney ahead of it and then Santiago de Cuba ahead of that again. Then there is Legendario, which is great, but not for mixing.

I'm with you on the Legendario...

Surprised there isn't more chatter about it.

a2vr6 · 04-07-2009, 01:14 PM

Havans Club is pretty over-rated, much better stuff out there. It is a "decent" rum though. Gotta agree with Marc and Shawn. Legendario is great on the rocks if you like sweetness rum's.

RGD. · 04-08-2009, 01:32 PM

You know what - they are all decent to good rums. Sure there is always something better - heck, if you can get your hands on it grab a bottle of Cuban Mathusalem 15 Year old Rum -

But there is also a lot worse to be had.

I have the Añejo 7 year, Blanco and Anejo Especial. Use to have the Anejo 3 Anos. I say go ahead a grab a bottle if you want - use the whites for mixing and the others for sipping. You won't be disappointed unless you expect to fall to your knees and give homage to the Rum gods for the best drink.

Since we are tossing out other brands - one of my favorites, in addition to most of those listed already - is Mathusalem of the non-Cuban variety.

Ron

03-09-2009, 10:43 AM	#1
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Havana Club I am just wanting to know if anyone could give a quick review of any of the havana clubs. Interested in knowing how this stuff tastes from you guys. Thanks

03-09-2009, 10:47 AM	#2
Mark C Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 674 Trading: (4)	Re: Havana Club There've been a few threads here and at CS about HC. General concensus seems to be that it's decent rum, but there are better rums more readily available in the US. Especially if hitimewine will ship to your state.

03-09-2009, 11:14 AM	#3
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Havana Club Owned the 7 a while back and have tried several of the others. Honestly, it's nothing special at all. Consider finding a bottle of pre-Revolution Bacardi if you want something unique of Rum from Cuba. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

03-09-2009, 11:42 AM	#5
karmaz00 Habanos Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jason Location: victoria Posts: 1,855 Trading: (1)	Re: Havana Club well in my opinion, the HC white, would not be the rum to have rum and cokes...i would mix it to make a nice slushly drink of some kind (pina colota) i find that rum too sweet, and alot sweeter then barccardi, or anyother for that matter __________________ Habanos Collector Since 2003

03-09-2009, 05:34 PM	#7
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: Havana Club I have 2-3 bottles of each, way more than I ever will use, kind of wishing I hadnt bought so much. It is a decent rum. The white is great with those 'fruity' drinks as was mentioned.

03-09-2009, 06:47 PM	#9
M1903A1 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 1060 W. Addison Posts: 1,573 Trading: (4)	Re: Havana Club My main memory of the Havana Club dark rum was that it reminded me of Ron Zacapa 23 that was watered down. Given a choice, I'd go for ol' Ron any day. __________________ "It's the cigars that bring us together, but it's the people that cause us to stay."

03-09-2009, 07:24 PM	#10
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 Trading: (34)	Re: Havana Club I have about 2/3 bottle of the 7, I want to try the Barrell Proof, but honestly, the 7-12 Flor De Canas are every bit as good, legal, and cheap

03-09-2009, 10:42 PM	#11
robofan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Havana Club I used to get free bottles from the B&M I bought CC from. I have had several different ones up to the 15 year old. I thought it was good rum, though I'm no rum expert, and I enjoyed the novelty of having it. That being said I would not go out of my way to get it nor would I pay a premium for it. So I would say if you can get it with minimal hassle and for a good price go for it you won't regret it. Just don't expect it to be something spectacular.

03-11-2009, 03:48 PM	#12
RHNewfie Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Oooooh Canadaaaaa Posts: 2,007 Trading: (15)	Re: Havana Club HC is ok, the 7 is not bad (15 is better). I would put Ron de Caney ahead of it and then Santiago de Cuba ahead of that again. Then there is Legendario, which is great, but not for mixing. __________________ σπένδομαι

03-11-2009, 04:02 PM	#13
SilverFox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Havana Club Only Rum's I drink are HC 15 and Legendario Might be better out there but these are readily available, damn good and well priced for me.

04-07-2009, 12:43 PM	#16
Nelson Herfosus addictus Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: agua, fango y factorias! Posts: 44 Trading: (0)	Re: Havana Club Unfortunately, cuban rum is not as good as the other stuff they make and we all covet so much. A decent rum which only brings back good ol memories and a longing of our former, dear Island. __________________ "You know God loves you when your cigars burns even" Nely, at a S. Florida Herf, under the influence of rum.

04-07-2009, 01:00 PM	#17
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Havana Club Havana Club now has a NC version sold in USA; owned by Bacardi. Is Bacardi manufactured still in Cuba? __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

04-07-2009, 01:14 PM	#19
a2vr6 Amante dei cigari Cubani Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Big Iceberg we call Canada Posts: 151 Trading: (12)	Re: Havana Club Havans Club is pretty over-rated, much better stuff out there. It is a "decent" rum though. Gotta agree with Marc and Shawn. Legendario is great on the rocks if you like sweetness rum's.

04-08-2009, 01:32 PM	#20
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: Havana Club You know what - they are all decent to good rums. Sure there is always something better - heck, if you can get your hands on it grab a bottle of Cuban Mathusalem 15 Year old Rum - But there is also a lot worse to be had. I have the Añejo 7 year, Blanco and Anejo Especial. Use to have the Anejo 3 Anos. I say go ahead a grab a bottle if you want - use the whites for mixing and the others for sipping. You won't be disappointed unless you expect to fall to your knees and give homage to the Rum gods for the best drink. Since we are tossing out other brands - one of my favorites, in addition to most of those listed already - is Mathusalem of the non-Cuban variety. Ron