Havana Club Selección de Maestros
Characteristics:
Alcohol Percentage: —– 45% ABV
Bottle Volume: —-700 ml
Brand: —– Havana Club
Country of Origin: —-Cuba
Category: — Dark Rum (multi-aged blend, finished in specially selected barrels)
Description:
Havana Club Selección de Maestros is a super-premium Cuban rum crafted by Cuba’s elite group of Master Rum Makers, the Maestros del Ron Cubano. This expression is a harmonious blend of handpicked aged rums, finished in specially selected oak barrels and bottled at a robust 45% ABV. It showcases an intense and complex profile with rich aromas of toasted pecans, spices, and tobacco. On the palate, it offers layers of cocoa, sweet tobacco, roasted nuts, and warm spices, culminating in a long, balanced finish with hints of smoky oak and dried fruit. A refined sipping rum that embodies the artistry of Cuban rum-making.
Sommelier Notes, Rating/Awards & Food Pairings Suggestions
” One review from early 2025 described the nose as honey, mead, vanilla yogurt, and dried papaya, with a palate leaning heavily into brown sugar and honey, though with a brief syrupy or medicinal herbal note and a balanced, nutty finish “
🏅 Awards & Recognition
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Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2014)
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Gold Medals from Beverage Testing Institute and IWSC in earlier years
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Recent achievement highlights include Gold at the International Wine & Spirit Competition 2023, Silver at the Singapore World Spirits Competition 2023, and CWSA Rum of the Year 2022 (Double Gold) among other medals
Serving Suggestions:
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Neat – Best enjoyed at room temperature to appreciate its full flavor profile
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With a splash of water – Opens up deeper aromas and smooths the palate
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On the rocks – One large ice cube to mellow the intensity
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Premium cocktails – Ideal for spirit-forward classics like a Rum Old Fashioned or El Presidente
Pair with: Dark chocolate, toasted nuts, cured meats, aged cheese, or a mild Cuban cigar.
Delivery Note
Delivery charged at $10 per location in Singapore. Complimentary delivery for orders $300 and above.