J.M. Blanc Agricole 50° (70cl, 50%)

A white rum from Martinique, made at the J.M. distillery at the foot of Mount Pelée from freshly pressed sugar cane juice, fermented and distilled in copper columns to preserve aromatic freshness. On the nose it gives freshly cut cane, citrus, white flowers and white pepper, with lively marine minerality. The palate is dry, powerful and vibrant, balancing vegetal sweetness and spice, with a clean persistent finish that recalls the volcanic character of the Martinican soil. It suits tropical cocktails such as Ti' Punch or Daiquiri Agricole, but is also rewarding neat.