The Origins of Cuban Rum
The story of Havana Club begins with the introduction of sugar cane to Cuba by Christopher Columbus in 1493. The island's exceptional climate and fertile soil
The Beginning of Distilled Alcohol
Long ago, people called distilled alcohol "aqua ardens," which means "burning water." This name comes from the Latin word "ardere," meaning "
It always sounds strange when said out loud, but rum in Cuba was born as a bootleg spirit. Quite a shift then to think that it now boasts one of the most sophisticated
If you’ve been drinking rum, you’ve probably been drinking Spanish style rum: it’s what generally sells best! Again, these rums can’t be understood as a single block. Production methods
Among the three rum styles, the French style is the most homogenous in terms of production methods. It’s also heavily regulated, under the protection of various Protected Geographical Indications (PGIs) and the