HSE, one of Martinique's most respected rhum agricole houses, sends this release through American bourbon casks from Kentucky and Missouri for a warmer, more approachable profile.
Expert Description
Habitation St. Etienne Martinique Black Sheriff American Barrel is a Martinique Rhum Agricole, a blend of rum between 3 and 4 years, distilled from fresh sugar cane juice and aged in American bourbon casks, bottled at 40%.
HSE, whose full name is Habitation Saint-Étienne, was revived in 1994 by Yves and José Hayot and took on its current identity as Rhum HSE in 2008. The Black Sheriff release uses exclusively casks from American bourbon producers in Kentucky and Missouri, giving the rum a warmer, more spiced sweetness than the fresher, more classic agricole style often associated with Martinique.
The result is a rich, aromatic rum where sweetness from the American oak meets classic agricole fruitiness.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Vanilla and honey beneath elegant woody notes, with caramel and a hint of black pepper and nutmeg.
Palate
Round and sweet with raisin, apple tart and lychee, supported by spice and toasted oak.
Finish
Long with dried fruit and vanilla, amplified by the oak's power.
Specifications
Name: Habitation St. Etienne Black Sheriff American Barrel
Bottler: Habitation Saint-Étienne
Region/Country: Martinique
Type: Rhum Agricole
Age: 3-4 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: American bourbon casks
Serving Suggestion: Neat or over ice as a warm, spiced dram
Flavour Profile
Rich · Sweet · Spiced · Vanilla-forward · Round
Did You Know?
The name Black Sheriff refers to the dark, powerful profile the release gets from the American bourbon casks, in contrast to HSE's lighter, more classic agricole releases from French oak.
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