Rhum JM VO Rhum Agricole Martinique Rum 43%

In the shadow of Mount Pelée, where the soil is black with volcanic ash, sits one of Martinique's oldest distilleries. Rhum JM is considered by many to be the first to ever put Rhum Agricole into production, and VO is the house's accessible entry point into the older, cask-aged style.

Expert Description

Rhum JM VO is a Martinique Rhum Agricole aged in oak casks on volcanic terroir and bottled at 43%.

The rum is distilled at the Fonds-Préville distillery in Macouba, in the northeast of Martinique, where Rhum JM has been producing since 1845. The distillery sits at the foot of the active volcano Mount Pelée, and the volcanic soil is thought to give the sugar cane a particular mineral richness that later shows through in the rum. VO is the house's youngest cask-aged expression and a fitting starting point for exploring the older style.

After a short period in oak, the rum takes on a character that's lighter and more straightforward than the older VSOP and XO expressions, but already carries clear traces of wood and spice.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Heavy with oak and vanilla, complemented by dried fruit and coconut, opening with time in the glass toward grilled tropical fruit.

Palate

Round and lightly toasted with natural sweetness, a hint of cinnamon, faint grassy character and a touch of banana.

Finish

Medium length with oak, fruit and natural sweetness, where a faint smokiness and pineapple appear towards the end.

Specifications

Name: Rhum JM VO
Distillery: Rhum JM
Region/Country: Martinique
Type: Rhum Agricole
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Oak casks
Distillation Method: Column distillation of fresh cane juice
EAN: 3329060003521
Serving Suggestion: Neat at room temperature or in a Ti' Punch

Flavour Profile

Oaky · Vanilla-sweet · Lightly toasted · Spiced · Tropical

Did You Know?

Rhum JM is considered by many to be the first distillery to officially put Rhum Agricole into production, and it sits so close to Mount Pelée that the 1902 eruption that destroyed the town of Saint-Pierre could be seen directly from the fields.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rhum JM VO

What is Rhum JM VO?

It's a Martinique Rhum Agricole aged briefly in oak casks, the house's youngest cask-aged expression, bottled at 43%.

What does Rhum JM VO taste like?

It tastes of oak, vanilla, dried fruit and coconut, with a round, lightly toasted character, a hint of cinnamon and a medium finish of fruit and wood.

What does the volcanic soil do to the rum?

The distillery sits at the foot of the volcano Mount Pelée, and the mineral-rich volcanic soil is thought to give the sugar cane a particular character that later shows through in the rum's flavour.

What's the difference between VO and VSOP from Rhum JM?

VO is the house's youngest cask-aged expression with a lighter, more straightforward wood and vanilla character, while VSOP has spent longer in cask and has a deeper, more complex profile.

How should Rhum JM VO be enjoyed?

Best neat at room temperature to experience the full wood and vanilla character, or in a classic Ti' Punch.

Why is Rhum JM considered special in the rum world?

The distillery is considered by many to be the first to officially put Rhum Agricole into production, and has been producing on the same site since 1845.