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Caramel, Vanilla, Woody
Most mentioned across 24 tasting notes
- Perfect for
- Drinkers curious about a bolder, higher-proof Cuban rum
- Less suitable for
- Anyone who wants a big, complex sipper or is sensitive to high ABV
Eminente Confrérie du Rhum x Excellence Rhum (Batch 1) 2012
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Give it fifteen minutes in the glass and it opens up: caramel, vanilla and orange with a glue-like top note, then wood, roasted spice and a bit of nutty richness. It's a Cuban with real punch at 55.5%, and several tasters call it the first Cuban rum they actually enjoyed neat. A few even catch a faint agricole or cola twist. Let it breathe.
The community says- Well-integrated ABV
- Fruity and floral
- Less suitable for: Anyone who wants a big, complex sipper or is sensitive to high ABV
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How does Eminente Confrérie du Rhum x Excellence Rhum (Batch 1) 2012 taste?
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Punchy Cuban that opens up neat Most see it as a happy surprise from Cuba — fruity, spicy and full of character for the style, with the alcohol well tucked in. Not deeply complex, and a few find the acidity too sharp.
Drinkers curious about a bolder, higher-proof Cuban rum
Anyone who wants a big, complex sipper or is sensitive to high ABV
Style & occasion: Mature & oakySipping neat
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57 community reviews
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Review by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
Most helpful positive review
So this is how a rum tastes that consists of 100% aguardiente (a first for a Cuban distillate, as far as I know). And indeed: Something comparable I had not yet in the glass. Blind I would not have been able to assign the rum at all. In this first tasting, I focused on finding differences between Batch 1 and Batch 2. And they are indeed there: While Batch 1 gets going right away fruity-floral on the nose, Batch 2 is clearly more timid, more discreet. On the palate, however, it's the other way around: Batch 1 tends to confirm the impression gained on the nose, coming across like a light rum in a summer meadow with a gentle breeze blowing over it. Batch 2 is different: While Batch 1 seems somehow slightly broad, Batch 2 is clearly more astringent and has more depth, more wood and tobacco. At the latter, you could perhaps recognize the Cuban DNA - but also only maybe. Overall, both are solid rums and which one is more palatable, is probably dependent on the day or what weight you attach to the olfactory impression. Because of the interesting transformation from the nose to the palate, Batch 2 is a point ahead for me today. As I said, a very exciting bottling of Excellence Rhum and La Confrérie du Rhum. But if one wanted to dare at least a geographical comparison: Both batches do not yet reach the long-stored consistently exquisite 98s from Sanct Spíritus ((Cuba).
Review by zabo
Most helpful mixed review
A good rum from Cuba, just as you would expect from Eminente. A rum in the so-called Spanish style without many edges and corners. Probably a very good companion to a Cuban cigar. Good but nothing that stands out.
Review by Joachim Guger
Beautiful nose. Glue, fresh, green apples, fruity, vanilla and caramel. Fine spice and orange peel. In the mouth a touch woodier, dried fruit and citrus. Good finish. Overall warm, powerful and very balanced. Very drinkable. A positive surprise from Cuba. More of it please!!! At the turntable: Arsenio Rodriguez and Chano Pozo. Thanks to Bonn!
Review by Leo Krüper
Some wood, lots of alcohol. Tastes like fusel in the finish. The price is completely exaggerated for such a bottling. For 60€ the bottle would have a raison d'être. Nevertheless, an interesting expansion of the horizon, from Cuba there are no modern single casks.
Review by Johannes
Better than I thought. Not a complexity monster, but not flat either. Nice fruity notes, somehow it has an agricole touch. More complex and intense than Batch 2. According to information from Benoit: Bourbon barrels that contained whisky again. 100% aguardiente, i.e. rum that is distilled to 70% (like many agricoles).
Review by Oliver
Aromatic Cuban. Makes really fun!
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
I somehow hoped for more of since I like the normal eminente really well. I am disturbed here this quite dominant acid...
Review by mto75
At the first tasting I was almost a little disappointed, whether the hype about the first full proof Eminente. Meanwhile (after the third tasting) I discover but more and more facets. On the nose quite fruity, a little after quince compote, plus caramel candy, wood barrel, floral notes. On the palate toasty, malty. Since he was expressly advertised as a recommendation to the (Cuban) cigar, now also the test with a Romeo y Julieta: The two harmonize well with each other.
Review by Vincent D
Nice discovery this Cuban rum with quite a bit of power. The nose exudes lovely aromas of wood, caramel, and vanilla twisted with glue. Surprising. On the palate, it's more consensual but very nice with wood, a lovely sweetness, and a touch of hazelnut. Nice discovery.
Review by Frank
Endlich ein Cubaner mit ordentlich % und Charakter. Nase: intensiv, zu Beginn alkoholisch frisch und sehr blumig-fruchtig. Süße Aprikose, säuerlich-süße Kiwi, Passionsfrucht und grüner Apfel, gepaart mit Veilchen. Sehr süßer Beiklang von Zuckersirup. Dahinter Karamell und viel Vanille. Die noch immer vorhandene alkoholische Frische geht in Metallisches über. Unverkennbarer spanischer Stil, aber von der guten, intensiven Art. 8,1 Gaumen: hier ist der Alkohol etwas geschmeidiger eingebunden. Zu Beginn bitter und fruchtig-würzig. Zitronenschale mit Sauerkirsche. Sehr metallisch, pfeffrig mit etwas Muskat. Noch nicht ganz reife Haselnuss hinten raus. Im Nachgang wird er blumiger und bekommt noch Aprikose hinzu. 7,7 Wirklich mal ein guter „Standard“-Cubaner. Gut zum pur genießen, bestimmt sehr gut in Cocktails und besser als alle anderen bisher probieren Cubaner, abgesehen von einigen Sankti Spiritus…
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
#4129 This one was a very nice surprise and the price tag is really good compared to what you get. A well rounded Cuban rum with fruits and light wood and a spicy palate. The overall profile is really nice and the ABV well integrated. Nice curtains in the glass and the empty glass has some orange and banana.
Review by Speedflo
I have no idea about Cuban rums and therefore no reference to other distillates from this island. On the nose very nice, pleasant aromas, not too intrusive but still complex. On the palate light agricole notes and sugarcane, but also roasted and a nice barrel note.
Review by cigares
Spirits Museum Tasting 29th of March 2025. Un nez plutôt léger mais très fruité, fruits tropicaux trop mûrs, caramel et épices. Une bouche franche avec toujours des fruits, du bois jeune, du poivre noir. La finale est assez courte sur les fruits. Un rhum dégusté à l’aveugle et c’est une bonne chose car j’ai pu l’apprécier sans à priori. Un rhum plutôt gouleyant avec un alcool parfaitement intégré mais des arômes un peu légers.
Review by Tim
Wow, a big surprise from Cuba! Very tasty because this rum offers a harmonious mix of fruit, chocolate, caramel, and roasted aromas. Good drinking strength, maybe the price is a bit high, but the overall package is solid.
Review by HenryL
Nice gentle, chocolatey nose. Then noticeably stronger and spicier in the mouth. The differences between Batch 1 and 2 are big, each has something and I like the mix of spicy and floral notes.
Review by Agricoler
Braucht deutlich seine Zeit im Glas, dann aber eine sehr schöne Cola Note.Leider nichts was man ständig bräuchte. Richtig schöne Cremigkeit. Insgesamt deutlich mehr Fruchtigkeit als Batch 2. Nach dem zweiten Probieren eine kleine Aufwertung beider Batches.
Review by Rum_Diaries
It's unlike any Cuban I've had. Heavier. Dirtier. More expressive. Real depth and richness. Floral honey. Vanilla. Peppery spice. Mildly medicinal. A little chocolate. Leather. Candied peanuts. Brown sugar. Yet out in the sunshine with a cooling breeze there manages to be a light and fruity element to the nose. The palate brings out fragrant spices and a fair bit of peppery heat. It almost carries the character of a well aged Bellevue 1998. Back end sees an almost grainy unrefined sugar note creep in
Review by Thunderbird
This is the first Cuban rum that I really like. It is much more present and versatile in terms of aromas.
Review by Steffmaus🇩🇰
To me it's very rich in nose. I found hints of citrus and tropical fruits. The initial notes I'm getting is fruits, vanilla and a slight wooden whisky flavor, which makes sense since it has been aged in ex-whisky barrels
Review by Johnny Rumcask
I'm not a fan of Cuban rums, so my expectations were low. I was positively surprised: solid sipper, not particularly complex, but the interplay of sweetness and herbal notes is quite decent. Does it need a whole bottle? Probably not.
Review by Alexander Rasch
Quite exciting and gets better when he is allowed to breathe. Nose promises more than the rum can hold. On the palate then but classic Spanish style. Surprisingly sweet. Alcohol is well integrated.
Review by Portman
For me, the most potent Cuban so far. Let stand for fifteen minutes, then plums, prune and something lemony are released. Also wood, acidic coffee and what I would call sweet sunflower seeds. Really interesting.
Review by F.L.O.
The first Cuban rum I can enjoy neat.
Review by TheJackDrop
"C’est fou ! Ils l’ont fait !! Franchement un plaisir renouvellé à chaque ouverture; Ok c'est un peu lourd, mais justement, c'est bon ! En resume, mes notes de degutation : Au nez : Vanillé, Caramel, Boisé, Fruité, Chocolat En bouche : Rôti, Pimenté, Fruité, Noix, Vanillé, Boisé, Tanins, Fumé, Rond La finale plutot orientee vers : Vanillé, Boisé, Chocolat, Noix"
Review by Lot-NAS
That’s a nice drop and I like the mineral touch, spices and a subtle sweetness whilst being a little bit astringent in the aftertaste.
Review by Tafia Guildive
First impression: Cuban Agricole. Nose is king, really good. Long breathing improves the palate, great Cuban!
Review by Alex1981
Exciting, not much going on on the nose yet but intense aromas on the palate. Roasted notes, elegant, floral and light fruits. Unusual combination!
Review by Xav yé
Très belle couleur, de belles larmes épaisses et grasses sur les parois. Au nez, un peu de vanille, de l'orange, du caramel. En bouche nous trouvons des épices (cannelle) , du bois, de l'orange. Finale a mi chemin entre moyenne et longue. Super produit très sympa, belle sélection de la confrérie , comme d'habitude! Pas une simple découverte, mais un réel plaisir.
Review by Daniel Mendy
Excellent with or without a cigar!!!! Beautiful smoky note unlike the other batch which is more indulgent
Review by ElReyTristan
Like its counterpart, a little free Cuba effect on the palate, with an Autumn Coke... I sense a slightly fruitier nuance, for me it's close to melon. On the palate, it's identically well-balanced, with a strong Cuban rum character. Rather greedy but with a little astringency and much more complexity than the regular Cuban rum. This version 1 is very close to its sister and even better, being a little fruitier and greedier in my opinion. Hence the extra point given.
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Expert reviews
3 critics scored it, averaging 8.2/10. Reviews from RumX's blog partners, independent experts who have tasted, evaluated, and described this rum.
Expert review by Zucker und Zeste
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Expert review by The Dunder Hut
A little bit better. All in all really lovely
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Details about Eminente Confrérie du Rhum x Excellence Rhum (Batch 1) 2012
A Column Still Rum from Cuba, distilled by Cuba Ron S.A., at 55,5%.
About the Cuba Ron S.A. distillery
The Cuba Ron S.A. distillery is located in Cuba. Rums from Cuba Ron S.A. have been reviewed 794 times with an average of 7.6/10.
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