Rhum House Domaine de Courcelles Rhum Vieux Édition 2022

Expect a perfumed nose of caramel, vanilla, cherry, and floral notes, leading to a buttery, fruity palate with well-integrated alcohol. Community tasters call it 'elegant nose, cherry, frutal spectrum, balanced and butterly on palate' (Adrianv), praising its creamy texture and harmonious blending of flavors, especially the interplay of fruit, floral, and caramel. Many highlight its sophistication and approachability—'very smooth and elegant...fruit with nice floral/flowery notes' (Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰)—while common critiques mention a shorter finish and less complexity or woodiness compared to some peers. If you're drawn to vibrant fruit, creamy sweetness, and gentle florals, this could easily become a new favorite in your collection.

8.9  / 10  (37 reviews)

Lush caramel, vanilla, and cherry with a creamy, floral, buttery palate—sophisticated, smooth, and fragrant.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Outstanding creamy, buttery mouthfeel
    • Complex blend of fruit and caramel
    • Elegant, perfume-like floral aroma

    Rhum Vieux Édition 2022 by Domaine de Courcelles wows RumX members with its lush mix of caramel, vanilla, and ripe fruit set against elegant floral and buttery undertones. Its sophisticated, perfume-like aroma, creamy palate, and striking balance of sweetness and subtle spice make this long-aged Guadeloupe gem a standout—an absolute treat for those who love fragrant, silky-smooth sips with layers to explore.

    Aroma

    Vanilla Fruity Cherry Floral

    Taste

    Floral Caramel Vanilla Buttery

    How is this rum rated?

    8.9  / 10  (37 reviews)
    Top 8% Guadeloupe

    "Wow, what a nose - almost like perfume. Sweet oranges, floral and elegant. Complex and extremely creamy on the palate. The surprisingly subtle wood influence perfectly underlines the intense fruitiness of the 50-year-old rum. A sweet finish to fall in love with. Excellent! A little too beastly in the finish for a top rating (at a high level, of course)."

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    9.0 / 10
    Review by: Oliver

    "Absolut eindrückliches Destillat mit reifer, vielschichtiger Aromatik und klarer Handschrift. Die gesamte Reihe von Rum House überzeugt mit Charakter und Tiefe, und auch diese Abfüllung macht viel Freude. Im Vergleich zu den anderen beiden 1972er Courcelles etwas zurückhaltender, aber dennoch auf hohem Niveau und stilistisch sehr gelungen."

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    9.0 / 10
    Review by: Mirco

    "The new version (2022) of Courcelles 1972 from Swiss bottler Rhum House. It's 50 years old! The nose is fresh and delicate, with salted butter caramel, wild cherry and light tar. The palate entry is surprisingly smooth considering the ABV. The aromas develop harmoniously, yet become stronger, with herbs first, then bitter cherries and, like "Carambar", a stick of salted butter toffee. The finish is fruity, long and refined, gourmand. In the empty glass, all the aromas blend harmoniously. The palate is even more beautiful than the nose. A mysterious rum that reveals itself bit by bit, so take your time."

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    9.3 / 10
    Review by: cigares

    "Wow! I dont believe this rum was made just original way. The taste of oranges is so intense, that you think you taste sirup (not sweet). Wow again. I have already bought 10 bottles for myself next 15 for my friends. It is worth of it :)"

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    9.0 / 10
    Review by: Pavel Spacek
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    Details about this rum

    Country
    Bottler
    RumX ID
    RX13308
    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 2022

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    Open rate
    27%
    Ø Market value
    349€

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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 207 times with an average of 9.0/10.


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