Origin: Martinique
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J. Bally Brut de Fut 2007
J. Bally has been making rum in Martinique since 1917. The production of its rums has had a few locales, including the original distillery in Lajus, Distillerie du Simon, and its current home, Distillerie Saint-James, where it is distilled today.
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La Favorite Monovarietals: La Digue 2019 and Rivière Bel’Air 2021
La Favorite is a family-owned distillery founded in 1842 and the only distillery still operating in Port-de-France, Martinique. Amidst their impressive lineup are two series of single plot, monovarietal, unaged rums distinguished by some colorful wax.
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Rhum J.M Blanc (55%)
J.M 55% was a benchmark rum for me. It was one of the first agricoles I tasted, and perhaps the very first I loved. Just when I was getting into reviews, it became unavailable near me due to a distribution issue. After nearly two years, it’s finally back on local shelves, so it’s time to…
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Hazmagricoles! Longueteau, Neisson, and Père Labat over 69%
Put on your PPE, we’re working with some hazmat-proof rums today! It has become common for distilleries in Martinique and Guadeloupe to produce an officially bottled brut de colonne (literally, “raw-column”). These rums are still strength rhums blancs, meaning that they are bottled without dilution or barrel aging (though many are rested in inert containers…
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Trois Rivières 2006 Cask Strength 13yo Rhum Agricole
Old, cask-strength rhum agricole isn’t particularly easy to come by in the United States. When presented with the opportunity to sample a thirteen year old cask strength rhum from Martinique, I knew had to give it a shot.