Oh come all ye who have already mentally checked out for the holidays. There are still a few more days to go until the big day, which means a few more instalments of SB Advent, and today’s bottling from Havana Club is bringing more bling than your neighbour’s questionable decorations.

While we’re not on board with receiving an assortment of random birds for Christmas, we can see the appeal of being given five gold rings. However, if we were given the choice of receiving something else gold for the holidays, we’d opt for a bottle of Havana Club – specifically the 2024 limited edition festive bottling created in collaboration with Toronto-based goldsmith Jonathan Raksha.

Raksha has been celebrated for adorning global music stars like Rihanna, A$AP Rocky and Post Malone with his iconic ‘grillz’ and custom jewellery pieces. Now, he has brought his signature flair to Havana Club’s flagship Añejo 7 Años rum.

With shimmering gold accents and intricate diamond-like details, the design is a nod to the grandeur of Havana’s ornate streets, blending history with modern luxury.

Raksha describes his creation as “a piece of jewellery sprinkled with diamonds,” reflecting his connection to the sea and natural wonders in every detail. His handwritten note on the bottle reads, “Like a glimmering jewel, her waters shine like diamonds. Rich in colour & spirit. My beloved Cuba.”

The collaboration is said to capture the essence of La Cubanía – the lively spirit of Cuba which Havana Club embodies in its global Cuban Mode campaign.

The Havana Club Añejo 7 Años x Jonathan Raksha bottle is available now for a limited time at select retailers across 12 countries including the UK, Germany, Italy, and Spain.

Havana Club Añejo 7 Años Rum-tini

Ingredients:

• 25ml Havana Club Añejo 7 Años
• 25ml Kahlúa
• 24ml Espresso
• 10ml Liquid sugar
• Garnish: coffee beans

Method: Add Havana Club 7 Year Old, Kahlúa, espresso and ice into a shaker. Give it a super hard shake until freezing to the touch, and double strain into a coupe or Martini glass and garnish with coffee beans.