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Havana Club - Especial
Size
70 cl
Price
€25.20 ex. VAT
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Tasting notes
This aged Cuban rum is the ideal partner of premium cola for the ultimate Cuba Libre tasting experience. A light sweetness and vanilla notes from the ageing process complement hints of cinnamon, tobacco, zesty orange, and dry oak. This aromatic complexity brings more depth to the simple and refreshing Cuba Libre rum cocktail. Smooth and special!
More information
Provenance
- Type
- Rum
- Producer
- Havana Club
- Country
- Cuba
- Style
- Dark
Technical
- Vintage
- Grapes
- ABV
- 40%
- Size
- 70cl
- Ageing
- Serving
- 18° - 20° C
- Drinking window
Key characteristics
About this rum
Havana Club - Especial
Havana Club - Especial is a premium rum that is perfect for those who appreciate the finer things in life. This rum is made from a blend of aged rums that have been carefully selected to create a smooth and rich taste profile that is sure to impress even the most discerning of palates.
The history of Havana Club dates back to 1878 when the company was founded in Cuba. Since then, Havana Club has become one of the most respected and well-known rum producers in the world. The company's commitment to quality and tradition is evident in every bottle of Havana Club - Especial.
When it comes to taste, Havana Club - Especial is a rum that is both complex and balanced. The rum has a rich and full-bodied flavour that is complemented by notes of vanilla, caramel, and oak. The finish is smooth and long-lasting, leaving a pleasant aftertaste that lingers on the palate.
Havana Club - Especial is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks, allowing the full flavour profile to shine through. It is also a great addition to cocktails, adding a touch of sophistication and complexity to any drink. Whether you are sipping it at home or enjoying it at a fancy bar, Havana Club - Especial is a rum that is sure to impress.
El Sol Cubano
El Sol Cubano is a shaken cocktail made with Havana Club - Anejo Especial, served in a coupe.
- Method
- Shaken
- Glass
- Coupe
- Ice
- Cubes
- Garnish
- Lime wheel and mint sprig
Ingredients
- 60 ml Havana Club - Anejo Especial
- 30 ml fresh lime juice
- 20 ml honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
- 15 ml apricot liqueur
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Lime wheel and mint sprig for garnish
Method
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add Havana Club - Anejo Especial, fresh lime juice, honey syrup, apricot liqueur, and Angostura bitters.
- Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of mint.
Serve
A coupe glass with a golden-hued cocktail, garnished with a floating lime wheel and a mint sprig.
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Havana Club is a Cuban rum producer based in Cuba, specializing in traditional Cuban-style rums. The brand produces a range of aged rums using molasses from Cuban sugar cane, following traditional Cuban rum-making techniques…
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