Here’s a Clement I don’t believe is readily available in the UK. I got myself a one litre bottle of this VO from the French duty free because it was really affordable (€25) and… well, it’s a litre of aged agricole rhum, that’s enough said. Clement’s story starts in 1887 when Homere Clement bought Domaine … More Review: Clement Rhum Vieux Agricole VO
Unaged blanc agricoles are the best expressions to try in order to experience the terroir of the sugar cane in rhum. Now how about comparing two different vintages from the same year and distillery? I have to say I’m intrigued and excited to get into these, but first some brief history about HSE. The story … More Review: HSE Cuvee De L’An 2016 vs HSE Parcellaire #1 2016
The story of Saint James Rhum started in 1765 when Reverend Pere Edmond set up a sugar mill and distillery in Saint Pierre, Martinique. He named the property Saint Jacques, but it was later changed to Saint James to appeal better to the colonies of the New England. The name was trademarked in 1882 by … More Review: Saint James Tres Vieux Rhum Agricole XO
International Ti’ Punch Day is here and if you follow Clement on the social media you would know they are at the forefront of the celebrations. I’ve already reviewed the Clement Canne Bleue where I’ve confessed my love for a good Ti’Punch so on this occasion I decided to have a look at this Clement … More Review: Clement Rhum Vieux Agricole VSOP (Limited Edition Packaging 2022)
A resolution I have for this year is to have more Ti’ Punch drinks because they are simply delicious. What you need for a good Ti’ Punch is a good rhum agricole that isn’t too wild but has enough body to provide the “punch”. One such rhum would be the Clement Canne Bleue from Martinique. … More Review: Clement Rhum Blanc Canne Bleue
While a square shaped bottle is not that unusual in the spirit world nowadays, it was quite innovative back in the days and it’s probably Saint James who is responsible for that. The shape of the bottle was meant to catch the eye, but also make it safer to transport it via ships. In 1765 … More Review: Saint James Imperial Blanc
I have recently been in holiday in France and I have to say the agricole selection and prices in supermarkets are ridiculously good. On that note I visited the airport duty-free shop on my way back and bought two 1 litre bottles of unaged agricole at a steal – guess a perk of UK not … More Review: Dillon Rhum Blanc 55
The Martinique hails from Rhumerie De Simon which produces AOC Rhum Agricole for the likes of Saint Clement and HSE. This bottling doesn’t fall under the agricole umbrella since it wasn’t fully aged and bottled in Martinique. Sugar cane juice based, column distilled in 2004, aged 4 years in the tropics and 11 years continentally … More The Barrel Sample: The Duchess Martinique 15 Year Old
Now this is a rhum brand that had me research and read more than I was planning with their lack of website and social media not helping the issue either. Its history gets a bit confusing gradually to the point where various statements claim two different distilleries in Martinique where J. Bally is made nowadays. … More Review: J. Bally Rhum Agricole Blanc
That Boutique-y Rum Company were always the odd ones (in a good way), with their limited releases and cute 50cl bottles – I have to say I’ve enjoyed more than one of their offerings. Lately they have decided to be a bit more “mainstream” and created two constant and continuous releases in… are you ready… … More Review: That Boutique-y Rum Company Signature Blend #1