J.M. Rhum Agricole Vieux Millesime' Hors d'age 2007 Vol.43,5% Cl.70

The small J.M distillery was founded in 1845 in the north-east of the island of Martinique and has gained worldwide fame throughout its existence.

This top "Rhum Agricole" is distilled exclusively from the pure fermented sugar cane juice of its own lands, perched on the slopes of the volcano and facing the equator.

This allows for better maturation of the sugar cane.

The canes, harvested mechanically, are ground to extract the sugary juice, the "vesou".

This is then left to ferment, then it is distilled with a historic column still.

The rum j.m. it is then aged in its own Limousin oak barrels and mixed with spring water from the forest, a natural park that surrounds the Martinique volcano.

The Contrôlée Martinique denomination means that it is a rum without additions, such as sugar or caramel, and the strict controls of the European Community apply to this controlled denomination.

It has at least 15 years of aging in Bourbon barrels, aging which takes place in Macouba, Martinique, near the sea and at the foot of the volcano.

It has 43.5% refined natural alcohol content when it is born and placed in the barrel.

Rhum agricultural JM vintage 2007 is an authentic and rare rum, a rum of great elegance and does not fear comparisons with the best Cognacs.

The 2007 vintage was a particularly short year which matured the sugar cane well in Matinica.

The JM distillery is famous for its sugar cane cultivations on the slopes of the Pelèe volcano, harvested shortly before distillation, they are among the best sugar canes in the world.

This rum distilled in 2007 ages for at least 15 years in small ex-bourbon American oak barrels.

Time works the rum like a wise master.

During this long period, almost 60% of the initial volume of rum stored in the barrels evaporates.

Evaporation called "Angels' Part".

Subsequently, the remaining 2007 JM vintage rum is delicately bottled to preserve its delicate aromatic balance.

This JM rum, 2007 single barrel vintage, offers an opulent bouquet of fruity and vegetal aromas that give way to a round attack of generous aromas.

The final note of this JM 2007 rum expresses an incredible aroma of spices.

This vintage JM is presented with a leather label and in a beautiful dark wood gift box.

Enjoy the JM slowly at room temperature in a cognac glass, a balloon, paired with a robust Eiroa Asylum.

Tasting Notes:

Color: intense copper yellow.

Perfumes: The nose recalls notes of tobacco, wood and honey.

Taste: dried fruit, reminiscent of hazelnut, honey and on a very dry finish, some notes of sour fruit.