This Rhum J.M 2012 is a single batch rhum agricole from Martinique, distilled in 2012 and matured in French oak for over nine years before bottling at 50.6% ABV (101.2 proof). Only a few hundred bottles were filled.
Rhum J.M is made at the Habitation Bellevue distillery at the foot of Mount Pelée in the north of Martinique, where the sugarcane grows on volcanic soils and is pressed within an hour of cutting. As a rhum agricole AOC, it is distilled from fresh sugarcane juice rather than molasses.
The French oak gives this release a drier, more austere and intense character than many aged rums, with the grassy, fruity agricole spirit wrapped in fine-grained oak and spice. At over 50% it is concentrated yet remarkably appealing.
Single batch releases from J.M are prized by rum collectors for showing a particular vintage and cask style.
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.
Specifications
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Distillery: Rhum J.M, Habitation Bellevue, Martinique
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Style: Rhum Agricole AOC Martinique, single batch
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Vintage: 2012
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Cask: French oak
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Proof / ABV: 101.2 proof (50.6% ABV)
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Origin: Martinique
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Size: 700ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat from a tulip glass, adding a drop of water if you like. Pair it with dark chocolate, a cigar or roasted nuts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is rhum agricole?
Rum distilled from fresh sugarcane juice, a speciality of Martinique.
When was it distilled?
In 2012.
What strength is it?
50.6% ABV, 101.2 proof.
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