Cuban Rum

sluggerdog · Post by **sluggerdog** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 6:33 pm

I've just got my still going and will have my wash prepared by the end of the week.

While at the local Homebrew Store I picked up a Prestige Cuba Rum Essence and I am planning on making this one first.

Anyone had any experience with this essence and if so how was the results?

I'm not sure if I have ever tried a cuban rum, anyone know of a good commercial example? It's a Gold Rum. Just so I know basically what I am looking for.

Thanks

Watershed · Post by **Watershed** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 2:01 am

Havana club is probably the finest example, comes in white, gold ( 3 yr ) and dark ( 7yr ), well those are the most common anyhow.
I buy a fair bit of it.

markx · Post by **markx** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 2:05 am

Natural rum essence usually gives a very drinkable result but beware of those cheap artificial essences. Those create a nauseating smell and awful taste.

sluggerdog · Post by **sluggerdog** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 2:49 am

Hi markx, what's a natural essence?

(Only just starting out at this)

Thankyou

Uncle Remus · Post by **Uncle Remus** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 6:03 am

I don't know about the flavouring but Havana Club rum is excellent. Havanna " Especial'' is a nice amber colour and is sinfully smooth tasting. They also make a 15yr old dark rum....mmmm

Can't wait to go back to Cuba

Oh yeah the cigars are'nt to bad either