For the first time in five years, Rhum Clément—the world’s leading producer of Martinique’s rhum agricole (rum, primarily from the French West Indies, that has been distilled from fresh sugarcane juice rather than molasses)—has introduced a new aged rum. Rhum Clément 10 Year Old Grand Réserve Très Vieux ($70) is a blend of rums that ...
Tasting Notes Extremely Smooth. Clément 1970 is the impossibly deep shade of brown that finely polished copper takes on a few days after a patina begins to develop, or that a vintage rhum aged for more than two decades exhibits if well-tended. I’m shaking while preparing to open Clément 1970, the most expensive bottle of rum ever ...
This is a take on the classic Martinique drink, Ti Punch, which is short for "petit punch." (Beware: It packs more than a little punch.) Using honey syrup instead of the usual simple syrup makes this version richer, more lush and darker. The original recipe calls for white rhum agricole (from Martinique), such as Clement Rhum Blanc or Neisson Blanc, ...
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Whether you're celebrating Black Friday or untangling a web of burnt out Christmas lights, chances are you could use some holiday spirits. Luckily these seven Metro Phoenix spots have just the liquid encouragement you need to brace "the most wonderful time of year." From cider to nogs, cranberries to figs, these Christmas miracles are just ...
I’m always amazed at how wrong the so-called conventional wisdom can be. But it’s never more wrong than when it comes to booze. Certain ridiculous notions are stubbornly accepted as truth. Vodka doesn’t give you hangovers! Beer before liquor, never sicker; liquor before beer, never fear! But when it comes to fine spirits, these two irritate ...
Henry's not old enough to drink yet. But his dad, a friend of the guys behind Beloved in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, likes his spirits straight. So the Greenpoint bar looked to the Manhattan to toast baby Henry. "I love Manhattan variations," says Beloved bar manager Rene Hidalgo. "It's a simple approach that has a lot of room ...
Sipping Rhum Clément 10-year old Grande Reserve Tres Vieux, a special-edition rum aged in a combination of French and American barrels, may mentally transport you to the tropical idyll of Martinique, but the man behind import, sales, distribution, and marketing of his family's Rhum Clément does does his business from a decidedly temperate place: Brunswick, ...
The fine line of Clément rhums from Martinique now includes six year old and ten year old expressions as components of their Grand Reserve Portfolio. To celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the brand and to honor its heritage and history, Rhum Clément has launched Clément 6 Year Old Grande Reserve Très Vieux and the Clément 10 ...
On September 30, 2012, The Catherine Lombardi would like to welcome you to come hang out with your “fellow cocktailians, pig enthusiasts and pirate-pals” for a good old fashioned pig roast, New Jersey Cocktail Community Style! Julie Reiner, owner of Flatiron Lounge, Clover Club, Lani Kai, and The Pegu Club will be on hand, mixing and ...
This year, Tales of the Cocktail celebrated its tenth birthday by doing what it does best: throwing a conference for the spirits industry that is unrivaled in its scope and size, and unmatched in its dedication to providing the bar industry with a forum to share ideas, learn from its legends, try new products, and ...
Michael Neff's Take At this point, most readers of this space don't need to be introduced to Tales of the Cocktail, the annual gathering of cocktailians and mixologists that takes place in the French Quarter in New Orleans. I attended this four-day mega-conference with Serious Eats editor Carey Jones, and my intention was to post regular ...
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The rum world is a place of multifaceted beauty, and one of the more captivating styles of the spirit is the category of rhum agricole, traditionally made in the French islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe...
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