Neisson obtained “AB” certification in 2016. After releasing two first versions on the market in 2016 (one at 55° and the other at 66°, both sold out very quickly), then a third at the end of 2017 ( L'Esprit Bio), here is a fourth version released at the beginning of 2018 in mainland France: Organic rum by Neisson .
The vintage appears on the bottle: the rum currently available is 2020.
Nico's tasting notes
In brief: dry - mineral - fresh - strong spices - vegetable - fruit
The "classic" version, which was not yet organic, already offered us a complex rum, marked by cane, citrus and fruit. This version goes even further in its craftsmanship and complexity, with the added bonus of a more rustic touch. See for yourself:
The first nose is unadorned, in the manner of a traditional Martinique white rum. With its rather dry, mineral profile, this is a serious rum that doesn't play the easy seduction game. There's a great freshness, a peppery breath that has undressed a lime to take its zest with it. The cane remains upright in the midst of the storm, massive, monolithic. It's as if preserved and whole, its tender flesh with its juicy fiber wrapped in its dry bark. Suddenly, a minty headwind takes us by surprise.
Aeration takes us straight to the distillery, where we lean over the fermentation vat to take a closer look at the vesou. The cane juice is hard at work, bubbling with powerful, organic aromas, fermentation in full swing. Resting our noses a few moments later, we move on to the distillation side. The liquid appears limpid, dry and mineral, with sharp, penetrating, very lemony aromas.
Like the historic version of Rhum par Neisson, the palate offers great presence and still plenty of freshness.
The first taste is a one-way trip to Martinique. Once again, this is THE Martinique rum as we like it. The fiber of the cane comes to the fore, with all its earthiness and pepperiness. This dryness is so refreshing and authentic. Of course, it goes without saying that the rum doesn't come with its big hooves; it's all chiseled and delicate. The palate is lined and flattered just right, with restraint - it's not about being cheesy.
The finish is long and vegetal, still dominated by the fiber and bark of the cane. Lime zest and pepper cushion the descent, we're well...
"A great white rum, no more, no less, a real little piece of Martinique. This organic version goes even further than the original in terms of mastery and fidelity to the terroir. I can only imagine the royal ti'punch that will follow..."
On video
On our Youtube channel, watch our interview with Alex Bobi, cellar master at Rhums Neisson in Martinique. He tasted with us the Le rhum bio by Neisson as part of the box of the month.
