Rhum Clément 15 Year Old is a rhum vieux agricole from Martinique, distilled from fresh sugarcane juice and aged for 15 years in oak. It is a mature, wood-led expression of the island's distinctive agricole style.
Rhum agricole is made from freshly pressed cane juice rather than molasses, and Martinique's rums are protected by an appellation of origin. Clément ages and blends its rhums at Habitation Clément, and the 15 Year Old shows how long ageing deepens the grassy, fruity character of agricole into something rich and complex.
On the nose come caramel, vanilla and candied fruit with a touch of tobacco, along with woody notes and a hint of apple. The palate brings wood, vanilla, spices, dried fruit and ripe fruit, leading to a smooth finish.
The squat, elegant bottle with its copper-toned label is a handsome addition to a rum collection and a fine gift.
Sip it neat from a tulip glass, as you would an old cognac or whisky.
Aged rum is one of the most diverse spirits in the world, shaped by the sugarcane, the still and the warm climates where it matures, which speed up the interaction between spirit and wood.
The house traces its roots to Homère Clément, who bought the Domaine de l'Acajou estate at Le François on Martinique in 1887. Today Habitation Clément is one of the island's best-known estates, where the rhums rest in cellars surrounded by tropical gardens. Martinique rhum agricole has held a French appellation of origin since 1996, with rules covering the cane, the fermentation and the creole column stills used for distillation.
A fifteen-year-old agricole is a rare treat, since the tropical climate draws a large share of each cask away to evaporation over such a long rest, leaving a concentrated, deeply aromatic rhum.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Caramel, vanilla, candied fruit and a touch of tobacco.
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Palate: Wood, vanilla, spice and dried fruit.
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Finish: Smooth.
Specifications
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Producer: Rhum Clément
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Style: Rhum Vieux Agricole
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Age: 15 years
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: Oak
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Region: Martinique
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat at room temperature. It pairs with dark chocolate, roasted nuts or a fine cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is rhum agricole?
Rum distilled from fresh sugarcane juice rather than molasses.
How old is it?
It is aged 15 years.
What proof is it?
This bottle is listed at 40% ABV.
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