Rhum J.M 2014/2023 - 8 y.o. - Single Barrel Fut # 162705 (70cl, 50.3%)

This single-barrel Rhum J.M was distilled in December 2014 and bottled on 30 June 2023 after about eight years in a char 3 ex-Bourbon barrel numbered 162705. It is a rhum agricole from Martinique, bottled at 50.3% in cask strength, unchillfiltered and with no added colouring. The outturn was 259 numbered 70cl bottles, and the bottle comes with gift packaging. On the nose, juicy apple notes combine with orange, nectarine and light grapes, alongside wood, toffee and cinnamon. The palate is intense, with caramel apple, candied peach and pear, plus creamy vanilla and oak spice. The finish is long, with fine Indian spice notes lingering.