Notes: One of the few rums (NB: French spelling rhums) in the world to claim a terroir as the sugar cane is grown in a unique microclimate in volcanic soil on the slope of Mt Pelee on a sloping field with low cloud ceiling and sea breezes, (most sugarcane is grown on flat land on poor soil) on a single estate making it a unique microclimate and small circumscribed geographic area – much like the great houses of Bordeaux, Cognac or Champagne claim weather, soil and geographic demarcations and resulting effects.

Another noteworthy point is that it is a Rhum Agricole or made directly from sugar cane juice rather than molasses. Less than 5% of the worlds production of rum is made this way and the process yields a dramatically different product. It is one of a series of rums (which differ in age) the others being Rhum Paille (Gold) J.M., Rhum J.M. VSOP, and Rhum J.M. Millesime 1997. This particular version is aged in American and French Limuosin Oak casks for at least 4-5 years before bottling.

Appearance: Bright,clear with no hazing, separation or floating sediments. Long legs and beading develop on swirling.

First Impression: Exceptionally clean,high, rainforest vegetation o off notes of bitter/burnt smell you can get with a molasses product almost a dry citrus (kaffir lime leaves ?) smell to it.

Taste: White pepper,floral notes then Tamarind,berries,yeast,butter(ghee)- mineral and dried fruit notes. Dryish finish medium long. Delightful.

Drinks: Mixes well, holds it’s own- adds the wonderful fresh taste of a good sugar cane white rum (much brighter and alive than a molasses base rum). Takes a Mojito to the next level

Cigars: A cigar a little darker than the rum is a good guide. Try a shade wrapper or other mild one with this so as to not to lose the the subtlety of the rum.

Bottle/Packaging: Heavy clear bell shaped bottle with bulbous neck (great ergonomics for gripping and pouring

Final Thoughts: This rum will you ruin you.You will not be able to go back to the dross that most places serve.Be warned.

Other : This spirit is part of remarkable portfolio of the Domiane Select Classic and Vintage Artisanal Spirits Collection along with the following spirits we have already reviewed Averna Sambuca Liquirizia , Averna Sambuca , Averna Limoni , Deaths Door Vodka , G Vine Floraison , G’Vine Nouaison , Rhum J.M. Gold ,Rhum J.M VSOP , Rhum J.M. Vieux, Suprema Grappa along with others we have not yet reviewed but hope to in the future, given the quality of what we have already reviewed. We applaud Domaine Select in spearheading a conscious decision to assemble a portfolio of artisanal spirits and to provide distribution and access to such a group of spirits to the trade and consumers. If only other companies did such a thing, we would all be drinking in a better world.

Website:  http://www.rhum-jm.com/

Adequate amount of information but not by much .Could be a bit more detailed for my taste.