2008 Rhum J.M. 10 Year Old Rhum Agricole Martinique

Column-distilled rhum agricole from estate grown sugarcane spends a quiet decade in ex-bourbon barrels to complete this rare bottling. Truly a sensory delight, naturally reduced and bottled at cask strength, this is one serious, sophisticated rhum. Even after all these years, the fresh cane bursts on the nose with a grassy, earthy edge to the caramel notes. Flavors of baked apple drift into sea salt and even seaweed currents, butting up against a surprising licorice note on the dry finish.