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Eminente Reserva 7 ans
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Most tasters land on the same take: a soft, easy Cuban with vanilla, caramel, coffee and dark chocolate, and a short finish. Newer drinkers call it a great first step; enthusiasts often find it a touch thin and one-note at 41.3%. A few notice sweetness, one member the "smooth Cuban style." Roasted nuts and a little woody-tobacco edge round it out.
The community says- Smooth and easy
- Coffee and chocolate
- Keep in mind: Short finish
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How does Eminente Reserva 7 ans taste?
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Soft, sweet Cuban with coffee and vanilla Well-liked as a gentle, everyday Cuban sipper full of vanilla, caramel and coffee. The common gripes: short finish, a bit thin, and not much complexity for seasoned palates.
Aroma profilePeople easing into Cuban, Spanish-style sippers
Drinkers wanting bold, high-proof complexity
Style & occasion: Mature & oakySweet & dessertSipping neatCocktails & mixing
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Yes, if you're after mature, oaky rums for sipping neat.
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385 community reviews
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49 selected written reviews
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Review by Oliver
Most helpful positive review
Vanilla, nut and coffee. All very harmonious and balanced. A great rum from Cuba that is really enjoyable neat.
Review by Morgan Garet
Most helpful critical review
Rum full of promises but just as flat...
Review by Jack M
Sweet and smooth but has a good character of roasted notes, spice and chocolate. Maybe not the most dynamic or complex but it is very enjoyable to drink neat. I could see myself getting through a good amount of this very easily.
Review by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
I only gave the rum 52 points last year, but now, after tasting it again, I have to correct myself upwards. I find the rum very inviting, especially on the nose, with pleasant vanilla. On the palate, it cannot deny its origins, a typically Cuban rum, but unfortunately, as a state-bottled rum, it is also typically relatively weak on the chest (a decisive difference to most independently bottled rums from Cuba). Originally only produced for export, the rum is now also to be offered domestically, although it is questionable which Cuban can afford such a bottle. Of course, the bottle (made of Mexican glass) is a real eye-catcher! Another plus point. Update 2025-10-25: If you are offered the rum at a hotel bar, as I was, you can confidently accept the offer. You will hardly find a better rum at a hotel bar (at least not in Germany). The only thing missing is a spicy cigar 😉 Another 2 points up to 75.
Review by Jakob
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.
Review by Godspeed
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.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
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.
Review by cigares
A fruity nose of apple/raspberry with a herbal side and cigar box (cedar). I also clearly sense a chili and peppery side. The palate has a weak and diluted attack making it very drinkable with dried fruits, a vegetal side and red pepper. The finish is short on peppery chili. An interesting, well-made rum but clearly lacks character, at least for me. The peppery side gains importance and becomes quite marked over time. The cedar is obvious in the empty glass.
Review by Michael Schillheim
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.
Review by LukaŽiga
7,8:On the nose, it opens lightly, both fruity-pear, pineapple, apple, passionfruit and floral, with fine woody notes. The oak provides a hint of roasting, delivering aromas of roasted, caramelized nuts. Mild spices like vanilla are enhanced by other fine spices. Aeration takes us further into the wood fiber, with a very elegant American oak barrel. The vanilla and coconut are just right, delicately wrapped in a case of blond tobacco. The fruit has matured considerably, and is now reminiscent of mirabelle plums oozing with sugar or a sweet white wine-sauternes . 7,7:On the palate, the attack is balanced from the outset, between toasty oak and marshmallow-like soft fruit. The palate is quite dry, sauternes notes linger on, even bitterness is noticed. Pepper and wood join forces on the tongue mid-palate, clove shows up. This liveliness gives way to a softer, vanilla woodiness. 7,8:The finish is roasted and delicious, fruity, with a hint of mocha..
Review by Benoit Mahe
A rum without additives, quite round but far from uninteresting.
Review by TheRhumhoe
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.
Review by Thunderbird
Unfortunately, this is not my thing... it is relatively woody and quite one-dimensional. Also, a few more percent would suit it perfectly... so we won't be friends... too one-dimensional... they have already proven it can be better.
Review by Lennart Hofeditz
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.
Review by RumTaTa
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.
Review by Leo Krüper
Very sweet and round. Pleasant sipper. Pssst surely also great with a cigar.
Review by Joachim Guger
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Review by Gregor
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
Review by Timo Groeger
Next, we have a very nice Eminente. On the nose mainly vanilla and caramel, but also some chocolate. On the palate then a light sweetness, consisting of these 3 components. Also a bit woody.
Review by Christoph
Coffee and milk chocolate. Tasted with Bühlertaler village cheese. For Cuban rums at a very high level.
Review by Ondřej Koller
Very nice, not too sweet but still enough. Floral and caramel scent, chocolate taste
Review by Steffmaus🇩🇰
Finally got around to try the Eminente taste set! This reminds me of other cuban rums I've tried, but with a longer and deeper taste. I got some sweetness in the nose, and hints of dark chocolate, which is also present in the notes, along with caramel and vanilla
Review by Agricoler
Overall, you have to say it's a good entry-level rum. Simple and the classic notes of the Spanish style are present. For me personally, Cuban rum is definitely too plain and has few exciting facets.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
This one was a very nice surprise because you get a lot for your money. A bit too much on the sweet side for me, but still good none the less. The nose is fruity with smoky wood, caramel, nuts, chocolate and vanilla. The palate is light, oily and sweet with fruits, smoky wood, vanilla, caramel, chokolate. The finish is short to medium and sweet smoky wood and dried fruits. Too sweet for me but probably a very good beginner rum because it also has the smooth Cuban style to it.
Review by gabe yates
Amazingly smooth with a long and warming finish lots of coffee and custard notes
Review by Korkennase🥃
The nose is caressed by chocolate, caramel, young wood, green apple and toasted aromas. The taste captivates with prune, spice, wood, caramel and sweetness. The finish is short and on the palate you notice pepper, wood, coffee, walnut and sweetness. Nice rum for beginners🥃
Review by heckto🥃
Delicious scent of vanilla, caramel, chocolate, and roasted wood. Nuts and coffee come in on the palate. All packed in a very nice bottle. A very solid Cuban. I'll get it again.
Review by Hans-Peter Jank
Pleasant Cuban rum with interesting coffee and cocoa aromas. Everyone should taste this rum at least once.
Review by Andi
Light rum, easy sipping. Not too complex, great for beginners to explore and expand the variety of rum, especially for newbies, got very positive feedback.
Review by Serge
Phew... restrained on the nose but quite okay with vanilla, caramel, chocolate, mocha and wood. On the palate, however, the dosage is immediately unpleasantly noticeable. Also a spritzy column still alcohol taste and no great complexity. Not my thing but drinkable.
Review by JB
Very pleasant rum, greedy and very balanced
Review by mto75
RX Eminente tasting on 20.12. The Ambar Claro is liked as an easy sipper, the 7-year Reserva scores with wood and spices, the Gran Reserva No.1 is even more intense and multifaceted. It is also my favorite with a cigar…
Review by MarcT
Second part of the Eminente tasting. After the younger version I expected more fruity Impact from the aguardiente, but it mostly comes out with its intensity. I get loads of wood, roasted nuts, cocoa... I think good value for its money, somewhere in the middle of each the younger and the older version in some aspects. Paradoxically I have more wood on my tongue here than on the older version, and I think the Aguardiente would make this work well in a cocktail.
Review by Frank
Just briefly by the way.Nose: a bit flat, clear at only 41%. Green apple, citrus, vanilla and some caramel. Slightly metallic, typical Spanish stem. Palate: quite flat, caramel, metallic acidic, vanilla.Very short finish.Very accessible entry level rum. Not entirely bad for a Cuban, but much too diluted and much too Spanish for me.
Review by Justas Pavarotnikas
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Review by Felix Reiber
This rum shines through its lightness. The nose is pleasant and starts with vanilla, caramel, wood, nuts, and spices. Tropical fruits, chocolate, and mocha are also found. On the palate, it is gentle yet spicy. Caramel, vanilla, wood, spices, oak, and chocolate come with a pleasant sweetness. Mocha, a bit of pepper, and dried fruit round off the taste. The short to medium finish is sweet, spicy and offers oak, vanilla, cocoa, roasted nuts, some pepper, coffee, and dried plum. This rum from Cuba drinks very pleasantly. It is perfect for beginners and those who want to engage with real rum flavor. Really tasty. 😊
Review by Tim
Solid rum from Cuba with a nice Spanish profile. Unfortunately little to no fruit, but otherwise nice roasted aromas, nut/sherry and delicious chocolate. Was one of the surprises for me at GRF23.
Review by Jus Liens
Assez léger, assez simple, simpliste...
Review by zabo
First of all, thanks to RumTaTa for letting me have the leftovers from your tasting kit. I find the rum itself a bit nondescript and relatively short-lived in the finish. In my opinion, it also tastes quite watered down. But it is definitely suitable as a mixer.
Review by Dam Cstr
Not knowledgeable enough yet, but a nice discovery of the day, nice smell, beautiful olfactory flavors of chocolate, roasted coffee, and on the palate nice softness. Pleasantly surprised, fairly short finish
Review by primus
So wie die anderen Eminentes auch recht Melasselastig, sowohl in der Nase als auch am Gaumen. Kommt mir interessanterweise etwas kräftiger vor als seine Brüder, ebenfalls hat dieser hier einiges an Fasseinfluss. Vielleicht etwas stärker gesüßt?
Review by Beach-and-Rum 🏖️🌴
Solid Cuban. However, it doesn't stand out much for me. Very good price-performance ratio.
Review by Dexar
I immediately fell in love with this bottle. Not only does it look beautiful, but it also smells and tastes great. Notes of vanilla, fruit, pleasant sweetness and light woodiness. It completely excites the taste buds...
Review by V. Chbrd
Simple and effective with its vanilla and caramel (probably brought by the cask) but a woody and tobacco side that sets it apart from other Hispanic rums I've tasted. A nice reference that will delight rum lovers as well as novices :)
Review by Martin Spooner
Pleasant smell. Vanilla, caramel, and woody. Smooth on the palate with the already mentioned notes. Nicely rounded... Pleasant to drink. Nice Cuban. However, the finish is a bit short. All in all, a good rum.
Review by Rare Akuma
A very balanced profile of dried fruits, spices, sugar and a bit of vegetal notes. A pleasant surprise.
Review by Louis Britten
Had it in a great venue,cold glass smooth, sweet tasting easy drinking.
Review by Schnapsschuesse
Very fresh note of green apple on the nose included. Clearly different from the classic supermarket Cubans. Nut, toffee, caramel, burnt sugar and an alcohol note towards cider/juice. On the palate then very "full" and anything but thin - but surprisingly flat in taste. Far from boring, but I don't discover much more than the nose notes here, and what happens is very classic Cuba. Certainly a good base for classic cocktails, pure here happens too little for me - which surprises me given the other ratings here. Maybe Cuba is just like that, and I'm expecting the wrong thing?
Review by Pascal Gwada
A bit strong on the nose, better on the taste, simple effective and soft caramel, complemented by a nice well-known and affordable bottle, good choice to diversify your collection. 70 superu Crff 2025: quick estimate, I raise the rating from 6.5 to 7. Can be drunk nicely with aroma, without expecting too much, nice, period.
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Expert review by Zucker und Zeste
Read full review ›A beautiful sipping rum and finally once again an exciting rum from Cuba. Very well suited for beginners
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What does Eminente Reserva 7 ans cost?
Community paid 39–58 €.
Current best price: 48.49 € – within the typical community range.
Purchase prices reported by members, not a shop price. Avg. 48 €. Price history with 7 auction results in RX+ ›
+24 additions in the last 3 months.
Additions per month over the last 12 months; dark bars: the last 3.
628 purchased · 418 tasted · 302 wishlist · as of
Details about Eminente Reserva 7 ans
A Column Still Rum from Cuba, distilled by Cuba Ron S.A., at 41,3%.
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 783 times with an average of 7.6/10.
To Cuba Ron S.A. ›Read on in the RumX Guide
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