Clement Rhum Blanc Agricole

Clément Rhum Blanc is an unaged white rhum agricole from Habitation Clément in Martinique, bottled at 40% ABV in a 750 ml bottle. It is made from pure, freshly pressed sugarcane juice rather than molasses and carries the Martinique Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC). The cane is harvested between February and June and crushed to release its juice, known as vesou, which ferments for 24 to 36 hours in open vats at the distillery. The resulting cane wine is then distilled to no more than 75% ABV, as the AOC rules require, to keep as much of the cane's aroma as possible. The producer describes the rum as crystalline in appearance, with a herbaceous, floral character.

Tasting Notes: Crystal clear; herbaceous and floral.

Finish: Long, with citrus and white-flower notes.

Serve: The distillery recommends it in a Ti' Punch with cane sugar or syrup and a wedge of lime.