Martinique has excelled in the art of ageing for decades. The cellar masters were first inspired by French eaux-de-vie such as cognac, before developing a unique know-how in harmony with the demanding tropical climate. Heat and humidity are extremely important factors, providing consistent maturation and concentration, but they become a major challenge as the years go by. Developing very old rums is therefore a remarkable achievement, as the attention and technicality must be constant.
We have selected 5 of these great Martinique agricultural rums, presented in 5cl samples:
- Dillon XO 9 years 43° which replaces Depaz Single Cask 2003 45°.
- Saint James Vieux 12 years 43°.
- Bally Art Deco 42° (French)
- JM XO 45
- Trois Rivières 12 years 42°.
A boxed set is also offered to store or offer these samples as well as a tasting glass to tame them like an expert.
A live interview took place on 12 August 2021 with François from Rhum Attitude and Nadia Almonte, a rum enthusiast. Feel free to relive it:
Emilie PION
It is a pity that there is no associated documentation, to guide the tasting and give information on the products.