Havana Club Anejo Clasico Rum
Havana Club Anejo Clasico is a rum with a storied name and a clear provenance — 750mL at 40% ABV (80 proof), distilled and double-aged in Puerto Rico from the original 1934 Arechabala family recipe — and you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Origin: Puerto Rico — the Bacardi-produced Havana Club, NOT the Cuban Pernod Ricard brand; Bacardi acquired the rights from the exiled Arechabala family, the rum's 1934 creators
- Aging: Double-aged — bases mellowed 1–3 years in oak casks, then selectively filtered, blended, and returned to oak for a second mellowing of at least 3 months
- Recipe: Based on the original 1934 Arechabala family recipe; ingredients are sugarcane distillate and water
- Profile: Golden — robust sweet fruit (pineapple, apricot), oak with hints of almond and vanilla; smooth, velvety finish
The Other Havana Club
Two rums share this name, and the distinction matters. This Havana Club is distilled and aged in Puerto Rico by Bacardi, under rights acquired from the exiled Arechabala family — the original creators of Havana Club in 1934. Anejo Clasico follows their family recipe and ages the rum twice: first the bases mellow in oak casks for one to three years, then the blend is selectively filtered and returned to oak for a second mellowing of at least three months. The result is a golden, double-aged rum with robust fruit — pineapple and apricot — over oak, almond and vanilla, and a smooth, velvety finish. Shop the rum collection at Del Mesa Liquor, and see the other bottlings from Havana Club.
Tasting Notes
Golden in the glass. The nose brings robust sweet fruit — pineapple and apricot — with oak underneath. The palate adds hints of almond and vanilla over oak, finishing smooth and velvety.
How to Enjoy
The brand's own suggestions: a Rum Mule or the signature "1934" cocktail. It also excels in a Cuba Libre or Mojito, where the double-aged character gives the classics extra depth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the Cuban Havana Club?
No — this is the Bacardi-produced Puerto Rican Havana Club, made under rights acquired from the exiled Arechabala family, the rum's original 1934 creators. It is not the Cuban Pernod Ricard brand.
What does "double-aged" mean for Havana Club Anejo Clasico?
The rum bases are first mellowed 1–3 years in oak, then filtered and blended, then returned to oak casks for a second mellowing of at least 3 months.
What is the alcohol content of Havana Club Anejo Clasico?
40% ABV (80 proof), in a 750mL bottle.
What cocktails use Havana Club Anejo Clasico?
The brand recommends the Rum Mule and the "1934"; it is also excellent in a Cuba Libre or Mojito.
Know your Havana Club — order the Puerto Rican Anejo Clasico online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.