Rhum House Domaine de Courcelles Rhum Vieux Édition 2014 1972 38yr 54%

Elegant, complex, and beautifully balanced aged rum.

Rhum Vieux Édition 2014 impresses with its complex flavors and smooth integration despite its high ABV, offering a delightful experience for seasoned tasters.



How does this rum taste?

  • Complex flavors with vanilla, cherry, honey
  • Smooth despite high alcohol content
  • Balanced and elegant

Rhum Vieux Édition 2014 from Domaine de Courcelles is a sophisticated, well-aged spirit distilled in 1972 and aged for an impressive 38 years. Known for its high ABV of 54% yet remarkably smooth profile, this Guadeloupean rum captivates with complex aromas of vanilla, cherry, honey, and spices. Tasters frequently note its balance of roasted and caramelized flavors, interwoven with delightful nuances of chocolate and fruits. The finish offers a long, warm sensation, accentuated by subtle oak and smoky notes. With high praise for its elegant integration of flavors and exceptional smoothness, this rum is a favored choice among connoisseurs. However, its unique aromatic complexity might not cater to all palates.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Vanilla Cherry Honey Barrel

Taste

Vanilla Roasted Honey Caramelized

Finish

Caramelized Vanilla Honey Smoky

How is this rum rated?

9.1/10
52 reviews

Top 4%

Guadeloupe

Top 25%

Domaine de Courcelles

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9.0/10

"RumX-Kalender 17: WOW: was für ein klasse Rum… eine ungewöhnliche zarte florale-fruchtige Nase, der Gaumen ist komplex, fruchtig, mit Vanille , röstig, karamellisiert und Kaffee! Der Abgang ist mittellang und cremig… Absolut Top Re-Tasting bei Dr. Django: Dieser Courcelles ist wirklich grandios und von den Aromen her schon etwas Besonderes. Davon hätte ich auch gerne eine Flasche"

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9.0/10

"Exquisite, yellow fruits meet noble spicy notes and honey sweetness. The wood is not perceptible in any form unpleasant, despite the high age, on the contrary - the balance is almost perfect. Great bottling."

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9.1/10

"A rum still in stock in Switzerland. Remarkably sweet on the nose, despite the 54%, with amarena cherry, roasted notes, vegetal and floral notes, and marzipan. Very smooth on the palate, as if this rum (which is not an agricole) was made at 40%! Balanced and elegant, with deep fruit and floral aromas. Morello cherry galore and a taste of dark chocolate. A remarkably well-balanced, delicious rum! The empty glass is still very rich in flavors around red fruits with lots of cherry 🍒 Compared to the 2022 version, it's more direct and less mysterious. There's no tar on the nose to complicate the aromatics, and the palate has a citrus edge that the 2022 version doesn't have."

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9.2/10

"Intensiv, perfekte Balance, vielschichtig, lang anhaltender Abgang. Was ganz geiles! Exquisite! Französische Rums haben teilweise eine Eleganz, die seinesgleichen sucht."

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Details about this rum

Country
Bottler
RumX ID
RX1196
ABV
54%
Category
Column Still Rum
Vintage
1972
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Column Still
Age
38 years
Bottle volume
50cl
Price range
250€+
Type of spirit
Rum
Rhum House • Domaine de Courcelles 1972   38yr   54% Rhum Vieux Édition 2014

How is the price of this rum developing?

Ø Market value
395€

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About the Domaine de Courcelles distillery

The Domaine de Courcelles distillery is located in Guadeloupe. Rums from Domaine de Courcelles have been reviewed 168 times with an average of 9.0/10.


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