Rhum J.M. X.O.

Rhum Agricole Vieux

Rhum J.M. // Martinique

  • Cost

  • Distiller Score

    92

  • Avg. Rating

    4.24
    4 out of 5 stars
    ( 17 )

Named for founder Jean-Marie Martin, Rhum J.M. is Martinique's oldest and smallest distillery, located in the foothills of the active volcano Mount Pelée. It sources its sugarcane from the surrounding Habitation Bellevue, with juice pressed within an hour of harvest. The X.O.. first rests in stainless steel, then spends six years in re-charred bourbon barrels.

  • age
    NAS
  • abv
    45.0
  • Rhum Agricole Vieux
    Rhum distilled from fresh sugarcane juice that has been aged in oak in barrels not to exceed 650 liters. In Martinique, aging requirements are at least 3 years for a VO designation, 4 years for VSOP, 6 for XO, and at least 6 for vintage rhums. Hors d'age is aged between 8-12 years.
  • Cask Type
    re-charred ex-bourbon

Tasting Notes

"Rhum J.M X.O, a complex, medium-weight rhum, reminds one of a boozy Christmas cake topped with butterscotch sauce. That might sound overly rich and sweet, however, a jolt of bright acidity enters the palate, balanced with mouthwatering, tart apricot, mango, guava and pineapple. Sweet spices mix with sage and a hint of fresh mint, ending in a golden caramel finish. "

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