Rating 94
Style
Produced In Martinique
ABV 43%
Availability Year Round
Price $40.00 
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Reviewed 2021-06-23

Rhum J.M VO Vieux Agricole Review

This Martinique rhum agricole spends three years aging in toasted new American oak barrels before it's bottled at 43 percent ABV. The influence of oak is much more pronounced than its age would have you suspect. It proves to be more than enough time to develop an enjoyable and broad range of toasted, spiced notes. Meanwhile, the slightly higher than average ABV helps to dial up its overall character.

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Rhum J.M VO Vieux Agricole
This Martinique rhum agricole spends three years aging in toasted new American oak barrels before it's bottled at 43 percent ABV. The influence of oak is much more pronounced than its age would have you suspect. It proves to be more than enough time to develop an enjoyable and broad range of toasted, spiced notes. Meanwhile, the slightly higher than average ABV helps to dial up its overall character.

Reviewed On: 06-23-2021
94
POINTS
Rhum J.M VO Vieux Agricole
This Martinique rhum agricole spends three years aging in toasted new American oak barrels before it's bottled at 43 percent ABV. The influence of oak is much more pronounced than its age would have you suspect. It proves to be more than enough time to develop an enjoyable and broad range of toasted, spiced notes. Meanwhile, the slightly higher than average ABV helps to dial up its overall character.

Reviewed On: 06-23-2021