Saint James Royal Ambre Martinique Rhum Agricole (75cl, 40%)

A Martinique rhum agricole from Saint James, distilled from fresh-pressed sugarcane juice and rested for 18 to 24 months in large oak foudres under the AOC Martinique rules. The distillery is in Sainte-Marie and was founded in 1765. The ambre style sits between cane-fresh blanc and long-aged vieux, with cane character warmed by vanilla, cinnamon and caramelised sugar from the wood. It is round and harmonious on the palate, with an elegant and persistent finish. It can be poured neat, over one cube, or used in a Planter's Punch. The nose brings floral notes with woody, spicy age character, and the palate brings vanilla, cinnamon, caramelised sugar, dried fruit, cocoa and toasted sugarcane.