The Best Cuban Rums To Bring Home

Now that it’s legal to return to the US with Cuban rum and cigars (thanks to President Obama relaxing trade laws, effective Monday), Town and Country editor Sam Dangremond selects the six best rums worthy of luggage space. Dangremond spoke with Kenneth McCoy from The Rum House and Jack McGarry of BlackTail to get expert answers and—for anyone who’s traveled extensively—the results don’t surprise but …

EXIMO Sipping Rum

A dark, full-bodied spirit aged in white oak barrels for 10 years

The world is in no short supply of superb rums from many locations. And yet, Facundo EXIMO imparts a very distinct experience. Both medium and full-bodied rums, more than 10 years back, were united and then aged together in oak. This allows for a perfect marriage and lends a weight to the spirit without it being overbearing. The dark mahogany coloration immediately conveys what one …