Habitation St. Etienne Martinique Rhum Agricole Blanc Rum 50%

No cask ageing, no filter for time, just fresh sugar cane juice from Martinique distilled and bottled directly, so the island's soil and climate speak without detour.

Expert Description

Habitation St. Etienne Martinique Rhum Agricole Blanc is a Martinique Rhum Agricole, distilled from fresh sugar cane juice and bottled unaged at 50%.

This white rhum agricole from HSE, whose full name is Habitation Saint-Étienne, shows the distillate's pure character with no cask influence at all. Unlike the house's Black Sheriff, which ages in American bourbon casks, this release goes straight from the distillation column to the bottle, preserving the fresh, green intensity of the newly harvested cane. The intense, bold nose combines floral and fruity notes with a hint of white pepper, while the palate shows the cane's full ripeness.

The result is a clear, powerful rhum that shows Martinique's agricole tradition in its purest form.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Intense and bold with floral and fruity notes plus a hint of white pepper over fresh sugar cane.

Palate

Clean and powerful with notes of fully ripe sugar cane, supported by a light peppery sharpness.

Finish

Long and lingering with a lightly peppery conclusion that builds on the fresh sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Habitation St. Etienne Rhum Agricole Blanc
Bottler: Habitation Saint-Étienne
Region/Country: Martinique
Type: Rhum Agricole Blanc
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Serving Suggestion: In a Ti-Punch or Daiquiri

Flavour Profile

Green · Peppery · Floral · Powerful · Clean

Did You Know?

Under French AOC regulations, rhum agricole must be distilled from fresh sugar cane juice within 48 hours of harvest, setting it apart from most other rum styles, which use molasses.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Habitation St. Etienne Rhum Agricole Blanc

What is Habitation St. Etienne Rhum Agricole Blanc?

It's a Martinique Rhum Agricole, distilled from fresh sugar cane juice and bottled unaged at 50%.

What does Habitation St. Etienne Rhum Agricole Blanc taste like?

It smells intensely and boldly of flowers and fruit with a hint of white pepper, while the palate is clean and powerful with fully ripe cane notes.

What is the difference between this and Black Sheriff?

This release is unaged and straight from the column, while Black Sheriff ages in American bourbon casks and gets a warmer, more spiced character.

What is rhum agricole?

It's rum distilled from fresh sugar cane juice rather than molasses, a style protected by French AOC regulations and especially associated with Martinique.

Who is HSE?

It's Habitation Saint-Étienne, one of Martinique's most respected rhum agricole houses.

How should Habitation St. Etienne Rhum Agricole Blanc be enjoyed?

It's perfect in a classic Ti-Punch or Daiquiri, where the fresh cane character comes into its own.