Bristol Classic Finest Mauritius Cane Juice Rhum Rum 70 cl 43%

Mauritius is better known for its sugarcane fields than its rum exports. This bottle shows why that should change.

Expert description

Bristol Classic Finest Mauritius Cane Juice Rhum is a Rhum Agricole from Mauritius, distilled from fresh sugarcane juice and bottled unaged at 43%.

The rum is distilled at La Bourdonnais Estate on the north of Mauritius and released by the English bottler Bristol Classic Rum, known for sourcing single-distillery rum from around the world. Because it is distilled from fresh sugarcane juice rather than molasses and remains unaged, the style is vivid and clean, with a vegetal character sitting somewhere between classic agricole rum and smoky mezcal, rather than the more fruity, aromatic agricole rums often found from the Caribbean.

Tasting notes

Nose

Green apples, lemon, grass and white pepper, with muscovado sugar, new leather and dried apple slices.

Palate

Light and vegetal, with cooked cane juice, mild spice and a touch of leather.

Finish

Lingering muscovado sugar and peppery spice.

Bottler: Bristol Classic Rum
Region/Country: Mauritius
Type: Rhum Agricole
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Column distilled from fresh sugarcane juice
Serving suggestion: In a Ti Punch or other agricole cocktails

Flavour profile

Vegetal · Fresh · Spiced · Clean

Did you know?

Mauritius has a long tradition of sugarcane cultivation but produces surprisingly little rum compared to its neighbour Réunion, making bottles like this a rare opportunity to taste the island's pure, agricole-based rum style.

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Frequently asked questions about Bristol Classic Finest Mauritius Cane Juice Rhum

What is Bristol Classic Finest Mauritius Cane Juice Rhum?

It is an unaged Rhum Agricole from Mauritius, distilled from fresh sugarcane juice at La Bourdonnais Estate and bottled at 43%.

What does Bristol Classic Finest Mauritius Cane Juice Rhum taste like?

Light and vegetal with cooked cane juice, mild spice and a touch of leather, finishing with lingering muscovado sugar and peppery spice.

What is the difference between cane juice rhum and molasses-based rum?

Cane juice rhum is distilled from fresh sugarcane juice rather than molasses, giving it a more vegetal, clean character instead of the sweeter, heavier tones found in molasses-based rum.

Is Bristol Classic Finest Mauritius Cane Juice Rhum cask matured?

No, it is unaged, which preserves the fresh, pure sugarcane character without cask influence.

Where does Bristol Classic Finest Mauritius Cane Juice Rhum come from?

It is distilled at La Bourdonnais Estate on the north of Mauritius and released by the English bottler Bristol Classic Rum.

How is Bristol Classic Finest Mauritius Cane Juice Rhum best enjoyed?

It works well in a Ti Punch and other agricole cocktails, where its clean, vegetal character can stand out.