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Terrific video as always Steve. In Canada we don't really have much booze, if any, in our super markets. One chain has brought wine in to their stores (Superstore in Surrey, BC and on Vancouver Island in Parksville, BC) but it's very limited. We have dominance of a government liquor store and some private beer and wine stores. I wish we could get all these products more easily. Havana Cuban Rum, yes, we all have easily but sometimes good products are difficult to find. I often hit the private beer, wine and spirit stores for terrific products like Suze and Chartreuse both of which I love. Rums are very popular but on the whole we need to hit the liquor store for these products!! I love Tesco's!! :-)
Ha, see were' the opposite. (London/Manchester excluded) we're lucky if we have a Spirits Store. Plenty of Wine shops, but spirits selection is poor. BUT, we have phenomenal Online stores for next day delivery. And also our supermarkets sell most of the big brands. So really easy to source 90% of the worlds brands!
We actually do like a lot of woody notes and such... pretty big whiskey drinkers, so from this it sounds like the Havana Club might be worth a try for us. Thank you for this, as we were trying to decide on a nice Cuban rum to have. Cheers Steve!
Basically, the Ron Cubay is an all-rounder! I've got the Cubay Anejo Suave but I wonder how it differs from the Anejo? Ever since I bought some Havana Club 3Y at a duty free on holiday a few years back, I've kinda steered clear of Havana because I just didn't like it in a Rum and coke.
I would line the three bottles up the same way. Cubay, Santiago then HC. Cubay Anejo is a 38%ABV, vs the 40%ABV of HC7 & Santiago 8. It makes a difference IMO its smoother. Now, if you can find a bottle of it, Ron Caney Cenntenario is another top rum in Cuba that would squeeze in between the Cubay and Santiago.
Nice! I like how you describe the different flavors. I'm not a big fan of the "oak" flavor. I'll try to avoid that when searching for new Rum. Also like the Old Fashioned mix at the end. I've been having a lot of Old Fashioneds lately. If you make them just right, they're tasty.
All Rum/Old Fashioneds are amazing. The trick is not to add too much sugar. When you start off you’d probably add 15ml or more. But when you get used to Neat Spirits, 15ml will destroy the cocktail. I literally do a Bar Spoon now at most, 2/3-5ml. But then when you play with different flavours and different bitters, they’re lovely.
I love the Havana in Cocktails, but it is a bit too expensive for me to put into Cocktails compared with other great Rums. And drinking it neat it is a bit too watery for me. Sadly we don’t get Ron Cubay in Germany
Awesome video as always Steve, I have not tasted the other two but fully agree that the Havana is so close to the whiskey vibe, I am yet to taste a rum that has comes this close to holding the notes you would expect from a good whiskey.
There’s a LOT of Rums that give off Whiskey vibes. I mean let’s face it, any Rum that’s been aged for longer than 5 years is going to pick up those Whiskey vibes cos of the barrels. Very few use White oak or unused barrels. So the Whiskey notes are inherent in Rum. It’s just that some have more than others. If you big Whiskey vibes, check out most Barbados Rums, Pussers 15yo, Flor de Cana 18yo, Chairmans Reserve & Admiral Rodney…and loads more 👍
You may ask why Cubay it's your best..The comparision it's between 2 Aged Rums and One not. Also Havana it's a products created years ago, Santiago 8 created at least 1 year and half. The Aged it's not always Well recieve on a mix drink.
Isn't the "Havana Club" in PR actually Bacardi?! Bacardi has the Havana Trademark for the US. Still confuses me as to what Havana/Bacardi Rums are sold where, but (although only 90% sure) that Havana Club you can get, will actually be from Bacardi. Not THE Bacardi. But Bacardi's original Recipe Havana Club. Confused?! 😂
@@StevetheBarmanUK 1997 - A GLIMMER OF HOPE By now, Ramón has spent two decades trying to revive his brand and seek justice for his family, despite the numerous obstacles in his way. Then in 1997, things begin to change and justice is in sight. AFTER YEARS OF FIGHTING TO TELL HIS FAMILY’S STORY, RAMÓN SELLS THE TRADEMARK OF THE ORIGINAL HAVANA CLUB TO BACARDI TO ENSURE HIS LEGACY LIVES ON.
@@kenwood9382the Cuban Havana Club is owned by the Cuban government which makes me say no way to the rum. I live in the US so if Cuban rum was allowed to be sold in the US, I’d pass it and look for independent brands. Keep in mind that we have so many other great rums out there that Cuban rum isn’t a big deal.
I mean, it is for me. By a mile. But I can understand why so many love Havana. It’s far from terrible. In fact it’s one of the worlds best. It’s just I prefer Santiago.
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Terrific video as always Steve. In Canada we don't really have much booze, if any, in our super markets. One chain has brought wine in to their stores (Superstore in Surrey, BC and on Vancouver Island in Parksville, BC) but it's very limited. We have dominance of a government liquor store and some private beer and wine stores. I wish we could get all these products more easily. Havana Cuban Rum, yes, we all have easily but sometimes good products are difficult to find. I often hit the private beer, wine and spirit stores for terrific products like Suze and Chartreuse both of which I love. Rums are very popular but on the whole we need to hit the liquor store for these products!! I love Tesco's!! :-)
Ha, see were' the opposite. (London/Manchester excluded) we're lucky if we have a Spirits Store. Plenty of Wine shops, but spirits selection is poor. BUT, we have phenomenal Online stores for next day delivery. And also our supermarkets sell most of the big brands. So really easy to source 90% of the worlds brands!
Great rums happy with all of them got the Santiago de Cuba and Havana 7 from Tesco 20 pound a bottle wish they sold the cubay to great video Steve
We actually do like a lot of woody notes and such... pretty big whiskey drinkers, so from this it sounds like the Havana Club might be worth a try for us. Thank you for this, as we were trying to decide on a nice Cuban rum to have. Cheers Steve!
Yeah... but depending on your budget, i would go up to the Seleccion de Maestros... or as I'll ALWAYS know it...Cuban Barrel Proof. That stuff is ace!
Steve!! Nice review of these, that Havana looks quite enticing, might see if I can snoop around and find myself one (probably with no luck)
Basically, the Ron Cubay is an all-rounder! I've got the Cubay Anejo Suave but I wonder how it differs from the Anejo? Ever since I bought some Havana Club 3Y at a duty free on holiday a few years back, I've kinda steered clear of Havana because I just didn't like it in a Rum and coke.
Suave is Sherry Cask Aged. Slightly younger than the Anejo. Lovely. One of my favourites
@@StevetheBarmanUK Cheers Steve. Bought it after your recommendation! You could sell ice to the Eskimos 😛. You are the rum Messiah 😉
I would line the three bottles up the same way. Cubay, Santiago then HC. Cubay Anejo is a 38%ABV, vs the 40%ABV of HC7 & Santiago 8. It makes a difference IMO its smoother. Now, if you can find a bottle of it, Ron Caney Cenntenario is another top rum in Cuba that would squeeze in between the Cubay and Santiago.
I'll look out for that. Cheers for letting me know!
Just pick up some Havana Club 7 yrs aged rum today 🇨🇺😋😍👌😁
I found Ron Santiago de Cuba Añejo to be one of the nicest, smoothest oak Rums I've ever tasted 👍
Yeah, its a great Rum... just i preferred Cubay. Deffo not a bad rum in that video!
@@StevetheBarmanUK I'm in Australia, I've never seen Cubay here.
Nice! I like how you describe the different flavors. I'm not a big fan of the "oak" flavor. I'll try to avoid that when searching for new Rum. Also like the Old Fashioned mix at the end. I've been having a lot of Old Fashioneds lately. If you make them just right, they're tasty.
All Rum/Old Fashioneds are amazing. The trick is not to add too much sugar. When you start off you’d probably add 15ml or more. But when you get used to Neat Spirits, 15ml will destroy the cocktail. I literally do a Bar Spoon now at most, 2/3-5ml. But then when you play with different flavours and different bitters, they’re lovely.
I love the Havana in Cocktails, but it is a bit too expensive for me to put into Cocktails compared with other great Rums. And drinking it neat it is a bit too watery for me. Sadly we don’t get Ron Cubay in Germany
Try drankgigant website. They are based in the Netherlands but ship to Germany and sell Cubay.
Awesome video as always Steve, I have not tasted the other two but fully agree that the Havana is so close to the whiskey vibe, I am yet to taste a rum that has comes this close to holding the notes you would expect from a good whiskey.
There’s a LOT of Rums that give off Whiskey vibes. I mean let’s face it, any Rum that’s been aged for longer than 5 years is going to pick up those Whiskey vibes cos of the barrels. Very few use White oak or unused barrels. So the Whiskey notes are inherent in Rum. It’s just that some have more than others. If you big Whiskey vibes, check out most Barbados Rums, Pussers 15yo, Flor de Cana 18yo, Chairmans Reserve & Admiral Rodney…and loads more 👍
HAVANNA CLUB MAESTRO 💪
How about Eminente 7 year old from central Cuba, it’s my fav
All Cuban Rums are owned in whole or in part by the Cuban State. Diaggio have a deal with Santiago de Cuba (investment & distribution)
You may ask why Cubay it's your best..The comparision it's between 2 Aged Rums and One not. Also Havana it's a products created years ago, Santiago 8 created at least 1 year and half. The Aged it's not always Well recieve on a mix drink.
Ron Cubay 7 vs 10?
Being from the US i cant get any of these, the Havana club i can get is from Puerto Rico and it’s “meh”
Cheers, buddy
Isn't the "Havana Club" in PR actually Bacardi?! Bacardi has the Havana Trademark for the US. Still confuses me as to what Havana/Bacardi Rums are sold where, but (although only 90% sure) that Havana Club you can get, will actually be from Bacardi. Not THE Bacardi. But Bacardi's original Recipe Havana Club. Confused?! 😂
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1997 - A GLIMMER OF HOPE
By now, Ramón has spent two decades trying to revive his brand and seek justice for his family, despite the numerous obstacles in his way. Then in 1997, things begin to change and justice is in sight.
AFTER YEARS OF FIGHTING TO TELL HIS FAMILY’S STORY, RAMÓN SELLS THE TRADEMARK OF THE ORIGINAL HAVANA CLUB TO BACARDI TO ENSURE HIS LEGACY LIVES ON.
@@kenwood9382the Cuban Havana Club is owned by the Cuban government which makes me say no way to the rum. I live in the US so if Cuban rum was allowed to be sold in the US, I’d pass it and look for independent brands. Keep in mind that we have so many other great rums out there that Cuban rum isn’t a big deal.
Havana it's more Dry.. Santiago have more spirit and Cubay a little sweet...3 good Cuban Rums Aged top Quality.!
Eh wi drinking rum..eh it stills ina cuba .wey we gonna ava good time .wow its med f mollases .woooo
Ckub 7 braa... thought everyone knew
Wow 26 Cubay?? Thats not Fare! The vídeo have a 7 years a 8 years but Cubay it's around 5 years on the blend...not Fare prices.😢😢
the final words...there are 3 different rums. !
Santiago de cuba is way better than havana club
I mean, it is for me. By a mile. But I can understand why so many love Havana. It’s far from terrible. In fact it’s one of the worlds best. It’s just I prefer Santiago.