Review by: The Auditor
Review #1083; Rum #410
This is a bottling of rum done by LVMH in conjunction with Excellence Rum. This is Cuban rum, but it is different from most of the Cuban rum that is bottled. This rum, based on molasses, comes from 2 casks that were aged for 10 years and blended together. Cuban rum tends to be a blend of “light rums” (distilled up to 90%) and “aguardientes” (distilled to 75%). This rum is a blend of 70% aguardiente and 30 % light rums. It was then bottled at a high proof and measured at 4.7g/L sugar, which could just be from the barrel.
Distillery: Cuba Ron S.A.
Bottler: Eminente
Region: Cuba
Still: Column Still
ABV: 55%
Nose: Lemon Tart, Milk Chocolate, Toasted Brown Sugar, Vanilla
Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Lemon Tart, Vanilla, Cinnamon, sharpie marker
Finish: Medium length finish, sharpie marker, Vanilla, touch of cinnamon, lemon
Conclusion: A very good rum that is quite different from the few Cuban rums I have had up to this point. The sharpie marker note is distinct as is the bit of heat that the rum has. The chocolate and sharp tart notes are pretty nice too. Overall this is a very good rum, but not one that climbs to great for me.
Final Score: 85
Scoring Legend:
- 95-100: As good as it gets. Jaw-dropping, eye-widening, unforgettable whisky.
- 90-94: Sublime, a personal favorite in its category.
- 85-89: Excellent, a standout dram.
- 80-84: Quite good. Quality stuff.
- 75-79: Decent whisky worth tasting.
- 70-74: Meh. It’s definitely drinkable, but it can do better.
- 60-69: Not so good. I might not turn down a glass if I needed a drink.
- 50-59: Save it for mixing.
- 0-49: Blech.
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