Cocktails with Rhum Agricole
Rhum agricole is a French Caribbean rum distilled from fresh sugarcane juice rather than molasses. It has distinctive grassy, vegetal character and AOC protection.
No Rhum Agricole? What to use instead
- Type
- Spirit
- Strength
- 40–55% ABV
- Aroma
- Grass, Sugarcane, Vegetal, Floral
- Taste
- Grassy, Vegetal, Clean, Earthy
- Finish
- Clean, Herbal, Dry
2 drinks with Rhum Agricole
History
Produced primarily in Martinique, Guadeloupe, and other French Caribbean islands since the 19th century. When sugar prices collapsed, distillers turned to fresh cane juice. Martinique agricole has AOC status like French wine.
How it’s made
Fresh sugarcane is pressed and fermented within 24-72 hours of harvest. Single distillation in column stills preserves terroir character. Blanc (white) is unaged; élevé sous bois ages briefly; vieux ages 3+ years in oak.
Bottles to try
Rhum J.M BlancMid-range
Martinique agricole with pure cane character, highly regarded.
Clément Première CanneMid-range
Single-varietal agricole from Martinique, aromatic and refined.
Neisson BlancPremium
Small-batch Martinique agricole with intense terroir expression.
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