Tag: simon distillery

Review: HSE Cuvee De L’An 2016 vs HSE Parcellaire #1 2016

June 30, 2023

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 Barrel Sample: The Duchess Martinique 15 Year Old

September 28, 2021

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