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Clement VSOP is a quality aged cane juice agricole that is more approachable than it is complex.

Neisson’s “Vieux Par Neisson” is a sophisticated, aged rhum agricole that presents an inviting profile with prominent notes of oak, butterscotch, and a mix of deep sugars and fruit, particularly apple and cherry. While it excels as a neat sipper it’s a bit wasted mixed into a drink.

Neisson Reserve Speciale is a four year old rhum agricole from Martinique that’s solid, but a bit low-key.

This one year old rhum agricole from Neisson on Martinique has plenty of apple, honey, and brandy notes, and is a mixing powerhouse.

Rhum J.M V.O. is a premium aged rhum agricole that balances complexity with a clean profile, featuring notes of apple, maple syrup, smoke, and baking spices. While enjoyable neat, it shines in cocktails, making it an excellent entry point for those new to agricole rum.

While historically significant, Saint James Rhum Paille, bottled at 40% ABV, is a simple and light rum with honey, apple, and grassy notes. It performs better in cocktails than neat and is somewhat underwhelming as a representation of the brand.

Rhum J.M Terroir Volcanique is a three-year-old rhum agricole that highlights the distillery’s terroir and cooperage program. While tasty and interesting, it’s particularly notable for representing Rhum J.M’s innovative approach to rum-making, focusing on terroir and cask charring, and delivering quality at an accessible price point.

This one year old rhum agricole from La Mauny made us say “go on girl, give us nothing”.