Rhum J.M is an Agricole
Rhum, meaning it is made from freshly crushed and fermented sugarcane juice rather than molasses.
The
Distillerie J.M was founded in
1845 by Jean-Marie Martin in the foothills of
Montagne Pelee on the island of Martinique.
The facility is nestled in the middle of the 300 hectares of the
Fonds-Préville estate, which dates back to
1790.
This means that the distillate offers powerful,
vibrant grassy and
fresh fruit notes in the unaged expression.
To sip the blanc Rhum is to taste the flavor of the sugarcane itself. Its time in oak brings a balance of spice, dried fruit, and tannins.
In common with most Rhum producers in the French Caribbean, the master blender pays particular care to ensure the balance of the Rhum, ensuring the
wood should not dominate the flavor profile of the Rhum.
Rhum J.M offers an unaged Blanc (see-through) Rhum at 50% ABV, a 12-month-old Élevé Sous Bois, a four-year-old VSOP and an XO which is technically a minimum six-year-old, but in practice much older.
Special edition releases include a 10 and 15-year-old, along with their 1845 celebration release, which is a minimum of 10 years old.