Cuban rum

Ageing bodega at the Havana Club San José DistilleryHow Havana Club makes Cuban rum

I recently had the privilege of going where not too many have gone before to see the San José Distillery. I’ll walk you through the tour I took so you…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Cuban style hat, rum, and cigar close upIs Cuban rum the best rum in the world?

Whether Cuban rum is considered the best rum in the world is subjective and depends on personal preferences.  There is no “best rum”. Only your favourite.  As is the case…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
3 drinks you need to try in Cuba3 drinks you need to try in Cuba

I visited Havana for the first time last month, part of a wider quest to see all the heartlands of rum. After ticking off Barbados, Cuba, Martinique and Jamaica were in…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
People enjoying Ron Santiago de CubaRon Santiago de Cuba 11 Years Old Añejo Superior: 24 drams of Christmas

It’s day nine of our countdown to Christmas with Drinks by the Drams Advent calendars. Today, we’re tasting Ron Santiago de Cuba 11 Years Old Añejo Superior and knocking up…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt