Eminente : Gran Reserva Exclusiva

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for Eminente's Gran Reserva Exclusiva

Tasting Notes

Appearance
An intense amber hue, illuminated by brilliant golden highlights.

Nose
An exotic and deeply indulgent bouquet that opens with vibrant aromas of passion fruit, pineapple, mango and quince. It is then enriched with delicate notes of apple and iris, wrapped in the comforting sweetness of cocoa, Tahitian vanilla and crème brûlée.

Palate
The palate reveals itself as intensely fruity and perfectly balanced. It unfolds elegant woody notes that blend harmoniously with generous flavours of candied fruit. The finish offers a long and indulgent aromatic persistence, enhanced by touches of salted butter caramel and a final echo of candied fruit.

Pairings and Tasting Moments
This exceptional spirit reveals its full complexity when enjoyed neat or simply chilled with a large ice cube. Perfect for contemplative tasting at the end of a meal, it pairs wonderfully with dark chocolate, praline or coffee desserts that echo its roasted notes. Its exotic and candied fruit aromas will also elevate an apricot tart, pan-seared foie gras with a red berry reduction, or a duck dish with mild spices.

Mixology
Although this prestige product is designed above all to be savoured neat and without embellishment, so as to fully appreciate its depth, it can occasionally find its place in high-end mixology creations. It will elevate classic, minimalist cocktails such as an Old Fashioned, provided its rich aromatic profile is not overpowered by overly sweet ingredients.

A Cuban Rum of Great Complexity from Eminente

Eminente: The Excellence of Cuban Rum at the Heart of the Isla del Cocodrilo
Launched in 2020, Eminente is a contemporary brand born from the ambition to revive the rich and complex style of 19th-century Cuban Rum. Owned by the Moët Hennessy group (LVMH's wines and spirits division), the brand draws on the production facilities and historic expertise of the state-owned company Cuba Ron S.A. Crafted in the province of Villa Clara, in the centre of the island, this signature draws its identity from the imagery of the "Isla del Cocodrilo", a nickname given to Cuba for its distinctive shape. Under the technical direction of César Martí, the youngest Primer Maestro del Ron Cubano in history, Eminente stands out for its unique approach to continuous column distillation and its use of an exceptionally high proportion of aguardiente, resulting in spirits of rare aromatic depth.

Gran Reserva Exclusiva: A Masterful Non-Vintage Blend
The Gran Reserva Exclusiva is a Cuban rum that embodies the pinnacle of the distillery's craftsmanship. This exceptional Rum is crafted from the most aromatic Cuban molasses eaux-de-vie. Unlike traditional blends, it is composed entirely (100%) of aguardientes.

The meticulous blend brings together five different aguardientes, some of which were laid down in barrel as early as the distillery's first years. Ageing takes place for a minimum of 14 years in white oak barrels previously used for whisky maturation. This intricate method, masterfully orchestrated, gives this Amber spirit an extraordinary physico-chemical concentration and organoleptic richness.

The visual identity of this prestige product is worthy of its craftsmanship. The bottle features an embossed texture reminiscent of crocodile skin, a direct tribute to the brand's native land. This bold and heritage-inspired design was notably awarded a prestigious Diamond Pentaward in 2021, highlighting the uniqueness of this edition on the international premium spirits market.