Havana Club

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.

Nelson · 04-07-2009, 11:43 AM

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.

Bear · 04-07-2009, 12:05 PM

Quote:

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, 12:14 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.

03-09-2009, 06:24 PM	#1
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: England Posts: 2,203 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	#2
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	#3
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	#4
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, 11:43 AM	#6
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, 12:14 PM	#8
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.