Rhum du Matelot presents Rhum du Matelot / Bot.1970s, a agricole rum that demonstrates what Martinique can produce when craft meets ambition. The brand has long been associated with quality in this category, and this bottling continues that tradition with confidence. Priced at £150.00, it represents a thoughtful proposition for anyone exploring the breadth of rum.
As an agricole, this rum is distilled from fresh sugarcane juice rather than molasses, giving it a fundamentally different character. Rhum du Matelot in Martinique follows the traditional methods that define this style — the grassy, herbaceous notes are a direct expression of the cane and the terroir.
On the nose, expect fresh-cut sugarcane, grassy herbs, white flower, green olive, lime leaf. The palate delivers herbaceous and dry with fresh cane juice, grassy notes, white pepper, mineral character, and citrus brightness. The finish is clean finish with vegetal character, citrus, and grassy dryness.
The classic Ti Punch is the essential serve — a measure of agricole, a disc of fresh lime, and a touch of cane syrup. No ice, no fuss. This format showcases the grassy, herbaceous character beautifully. It also makes an exceptional Daiquiri variant.
Rhum du Matelot / Bot.1970s is outstanding — one of the finest agricole rums available today. Rhum du Matelot has crafted something genuinely special here, and at £150.00 it represents remarkable value for the quality on offer. An essential purchase for any serious rum collection.
