Typically, exquisite rums originate in the same country or region that also cultivate tobacco and produces the many fine cigars that rum pairs so well with. Cuba has it’s Havana Club. Dominican Republic is known for it’s Brugal or Barcelo labels. in Nicaragua it’s Flor De Cana. You get the idea.

When enjoying a cigar while sipping rum either neat or on the rocks, the rule is this: darker is better. Certainly you could enjoy a light, white variety of rum mixed as a cocktail or with cola (see: Cuba Libre) alongside a cigar, but when having rum on it’s own, aged, dark varieties seem to stand up to the strength of a cigar – regardless of whether the cigar be mild or robust in body – better than light rum.

Like other spirits and drinks, a fine rum can effectively draw out, heighten or alter specific nuances and notes of a particular cigar – and vice versa – often making a delightful compliment and companion to each other.