Rhum JM Shrubb D'Orange Martinique Liqueur Rum 35%

Shrubb is an old Caribbean tradition where bitter orange peel is left to steep in rum for weeks. Rhum JM's version adds spice and vanilla to the mix, creating a liqueur far more complex than the name suggests.

Expert Description

Rhum JM Shrubb D'Orange is a Martinique Rum Liqueur flavoured with bitter orange peel and bottled at 35%.

The base is a blend of white rum and three-year-old cask-aged rum from the Fonds-Préville distillery, macerated with bitter orange peel, natural cane syrup, and vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg for several weeks. The shrubb tradition dates back to a time when Caribbean households used citrus peel maceration in rum as a way to make full use of the fruit, long before it became a cocktail ingredient.

The result is a liqueur that sits somewhere between an English orange marmalade and a spiced digestif, where the mild agricole rum binds the orange's bitterness together with sweetness and spice.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Candied orange peel and cranberry-orange muffin, opening toward a bright orange sorbet.

Palate

Sweet and fruity with candied orange and spice, harmoniously woven into the mild agricole rum.

Finish

Long with a lively hint of lime zest and freshly grated nutmeg.

Specifications

Name: Rhum JM Shrubb D'Orange
Distillery: Rhum JM
Region/Country: Martinique
Type: Rum Liqueur
ABV: 35%
Size: 70 CL
Serving Suggestion: Neat, over ice, or as the base in a digestif cocktail

Flavour Profile

Orange-forward · Spiced · Sweet · Round · Lively

Did You Know?

The shrubb tradition dates back to a time when citrus peel wasn't allowed to go to waste, and Caribbean families macerated it in rum to create a household liqueur, long before shrubb became a recognised category in international spirits shops.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rhum JM Shrubb D'Orange

What is Rhum JM Shrubb D'Orange?

It's a rum liqueur from Martinique made from white and cask-aged rum macerated with bitter orange peel, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg, bottled at 35%.

What is shrubb?

Shrubb is an old Caribbean tradition where citrus peel is macerated in rum for several weeks to create a spiced, fruity liqueur, a method originally used to make full use of the fruit.

What does Rhum JM Shrubb D'Orange taste like?

It tastes of candied orange and spice, with a sweet, round character and a lively finish of lime zest and nutmeg.

How should Rhum JM Shrubb D'Orange be enjoyed?

It can be enjoyed neat, over ice, or used as the base in a digestif cocktail, where the orange's bitterness and spice really shine.

What role does the rum play in Shrubb D'Orange?

The blend of white and three-year-old cask-aged rum from Fonds-Préville gives the liqueur a mild, agricole-driven base that ties together orange peel, vanilla and spice.

Is Rhum JM Shrubb D'Orange suitable as a digestif?

Yes, its spiced, orange-forward profile makes it a fitting way to close out a meal, much like a traditional orange liqueur.