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25 April 2026 | Buyer's Guide

The Results of the Rhum Fest Awards 2026

Explore the full results of the Rhum Fest Awards 2026, featuring the awarded rums, jury favourites and standout brands from this new edition.

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Les dernières actualités

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  25 April 2026 | Discover

  Rhumfest 2026, a vintage year!

  Excellence Rhum was back at Rhumfest, and we definitely didn't hold back! Between running the shop and venturing out to explore the show, we were everywhere. New products? Absolutely! A little hidden here and there… but we found them for you. Sit back, relax, Excellence Rhum is taking you on a...

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  20 February 2026 | Discover

  Rums from French Polynesia are making waves

  Excellence Rhum invites you today to French Polynesia. The rum from this Pacific archipelago is gaining increasing recognition. Rum (and vanilla) producers, accompanied by the Minister of Agriculture, held a trade fair in Paris, which we are reporting on!

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  9 January 2026 | Interviews & Meetings

  César Marti, First Maestro Ronero of Cuba

  It is a great honor for Excellence Rhum to have interviewed the first of Cuba's Master Rum Makers, César Marti, Maestro Ronero of Eminente rum. You will discover the details and complexity of Cuban rums, born from a very long tradition. César Marti invites you into the cellars of Eminente!

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  28 September 2025 | Discover

  Dugas Club Expert 2025, it's back to school!

  Like every year, the Dugas Club Expert heralds the return of spirits! People are remobilizing after a well-deserved vacation. And it was a success! There are some great things to discover, and some great discussions with producers who are striving to innovate during this time when they need...

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  13 September 2025 | Discover

  Eminente Gran Reserva, Edition No. 2, Sauternes finish, to your applause.

  Eminente, the flamboyant Cuban rum brand, presents its new vintage. Generous, colorful, and elegant, this rum is sure to please everyone. Excellence Rhum, present at the presentation evening, tells you more about the Eminente Gran Reserva, Edition No. 2, Sauternes finish.

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  27 August 2025 | Interviews & Meetings

  1423 S.B.S, the passion of rum

  Why “1423”? How is an S.B.S bottling born? In this interview, Joshua Singh explains the vision, the selection process, and the ranges that shaped the brand’s identity.

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  4 April 2026 | Interviews & Meetings

  Bielle, the excellence of Marie-Galante

  Excellence Rhum met with Philippine Thiery, the new General Manager of Distillerie Bielle. We invite you to step inside Marie-Galante's newest independent distillery, which is preparing new vintages, to discover its organization and future projects!

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  3 August 2025 | Interviews & Meetings

  English Harbour, heading to Antigua

  Excellence Rhum takes you to the small and little-known island of Antigua, south of Barbados and north of Guadeloupe, to discover the very interesting English Harbour Rum. Through this in-depth interview with ambassador Jonathan Almonte, you'll learn all about the research dedicated to...

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  28 June 2025 | Interviews & Meetings

  Millonario, the rum of Peru

  Excellence Rhum takes you today to Peru, to Millonario. While the brand is well-known, its production is much less so. Did you know that this rum is distilled in a wooden column? With its Peruvian tradition and Italian influence, Millonario rum is gaining ground in the world of Latin American...

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  17 June 2025 | Cocktails

  Brugal is moving forward in the bar world

  Another lively evening was held in Paris, organized by Brugal. This time, there were no new products, but a wonderful cocktail menu. The goal: to establish itself in the bar world and showcase Brugal's cocktail expertise. Excellence Rhum tells you about the evening!

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  8 May 2025 | Interviews & Meetings

  Rhum Fest 2025, as seen by Excellence Rhum

  Rhum Fest ended a month ago. This Rhum Fest has a special flavor for Excellence Rhum, which had the honor of hosting the show's boutique. We're bringing you the event, with our opinions and favorites.

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  7 May 2025 | Discover

  Grand Opening Week at Brugal

  Brugal launched its season with great fanfare in March 2025. The prestigious Dominican brand presented its beautiful decanter, the Cuvée Andres Brugal No. 2, and inaugurated the Patio Brugal at Maison Delano. Numerous guests were gathered around this cuvée and cocktails. Excellence Rhum puts you...

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