Havana Club

MiamiE · 03-09-2009, 04:34 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, 05:35 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, 05:47 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, 06:24 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, 09:42 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, 02:48 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, 03:02 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.

Anthem · 03-11-2009, 05:00 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.

Bear · 04-07-2009, 12:05 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.

03-09-2009, 04:34 PM	#1
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, 05:47 PM	#3
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, 06:24 PM	#4
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, 09:42 PM	#5
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, 02:48 PM	#6
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, 03:02 PM	#7
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.