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Clément VSOP Rhum Agricole

Clément VSOP Rhum Agricole

Groupe Bernard Hayot (GBH) · Habitation Clément, Le François, Martinique

~$4580 (40% ABV) proofMinimum 4 years (1 year in virgin French Limousin oak, 3 years in re-charred ex-bourbon casks)From Habitation Clément in Le François, Martinique, this rhum agricole embodies one of the most profound migrations in spirits.
Clément VSOP is the most eloquent argument for rhum agricole’s place among the world’s great aged spirits.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Toasty and nutty—almond and banana lead, with light oak, dried tropical fruit, and a distinctive fresh sugarcane grassiness.

Palate

Silky and layered. Coconut and banana crème brûlée emerge first, followed by dried fruit, exotic spice, and a subtle earthiness.

Finish

Long and complex, with charred sugarcane, coconut custard, peppery spices, and a delicate mineral wetness.

Specifications
Base Ingredient
Fresh sugarcane juice (not molasses)
Distillation
Creole column still
Serve & Pair

Cocktail Suggestion

Cocktail — The Martinique Ti’ Punch: 2 oz Clément VSOP, 0.5 oz cane syrup, 1 lime disc.

Food Pairing

Pair with: Grilled pineapple with a light dusting of espelette pepper and a drizzle of dark cane syrup.

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