LVMH Cuba Ron S.A. Eminente Reserva 7 ans

Vanilla, nut and coffee. All very harmonious and balanced. A great rum from Cuba that is really enjoyable neat.

Rhum plein de promesses mais tout aussi plat...

surprisingly good and harmonious cubaner! not too thin, nice and unusual notes of balsamico, sherry, dark walnuts and prunes! for me currently one of the best cubans on the market, could only be a few € cheaper. Does really well in a daiquiri as well as an old Cuban.

Very pleasing nose, the toast aromas with vanilla and dried fruit are really pleasant. The picture continues on the palate, with a very rounded profile, even if the aromatic complexity remains manageable. The alcohol makes a brief appearance, but is quickly embedded in the sweet and fruity spectrum. Has potential, further years of ageing will definitely help.

Un ron sans ajout, assez rond mais loin d'être sans intérêt

A connoisseur’s cuban from a recent but very capable brand that requires some knowledge. This is a rum that seeks to replicate the 19th century profile of cuban rums (as opposed to the more famous early 20th century ones). Notably this rum is 70% aguardiente and 30% molasses. Aguardiente if you dont know is a cane brandy produced from repeatedly heating previously fermented cane juice. You get a taste profile with similarities to cachaca but with the aging and cuban expertise and flair applied here making it far better than what you might imagine from that. The taste is light-bodied but still sharp and dense, benefitting from time and some water to develop. An excellent sipper and a beautiful collabo between the cuban govt and LVMH. A little gem for those who know their rum history.

Very nice, not too sweet but still enough. Floral and caramel scent, chocolate taste

Un nez fruité de pomme/framboise avec un côté herbacé et de boîte à cigares (cèdre). Je sens aussi nettement un côté piments et poivré. La bouche a une attaque faible et diluée qui le rend très buvable sur les fruits secs, un côté végétal et du poivre rouge. La finale est courte sur le piment poivré. Un rhum intéressant, bien fait mais il manque clairement de caractère, en tous cas pour moi. Le côté poivré prend de l’importance et devient assez marqué avec le temps. Le cèdre est évident dans le verre vide.

Beautiful fruit notes no sugar.I was never a fan of Cuban rums. But I like this one very much.unfortunately too thin. A few percent more would be desirable here

Pleasant nose, spicy, coffee, vanilla, chocolate and nutty. Very mild on the palate, the alcohol kicks in a little at the end. Peppery, woody, rusty. The medium-long finish is a little bitter. I gave it 7.4 points at the first tasting. Today a slight increase of 0.2 points.

Very nice Cuban rum which for me is the perfect balance between Havana Club rums and Santiago de Cuba (e.g. the 11 Años). It's very balanced and you can taste the Spanish style of caramel and sweetness but also the typical Cuban taste. It also has some floral flavor.

Had I given the rum last year only 52 points, so I must now correct me after tasting again but upwards. Especially in the nose I find the rum very inviting, pleasant vanilla. On the palate, it can not deny its origin, a typical acting Cuban, as a state bottled rum unfortunately also typical relatively weak on the chest (decisive difference to most independently bottled rums from Cuba). Originally produced only for export, the rum is now probably also offered domestically, although it is questionable which Cuban can afford such a bottle. Of course, the bottle (made of Mexican glass) is the eye-catcher! Gives another plus point.

Amazingly smooth with a long and warming finish lots of coffee and custard notes

Tasted during the RumX Eminente tasting. Somehow stronger than the Gran Reserva No1 but not as versatile as the latter. A good Cuban with much more character than the usual suspects.

A very traditional Cuban rum, with roasted notes of coffee, chocolate, walnuts and hazelnuts, caramel and a hint of fruit. The palate is very smooth, concentrating on the light, spicy, roasted profile found on the nose. The finish is rather short, sweet and clearly lacking in character. A very linear and commercial rum, which relies on LVMH and packaging to be eye-catching. Still, it's a first step for beginners wishing to detach themselves little by little from the sugar overdose of doctored rums.