Rhum Clément Rhum Vieux Agricole V.S.O.P. Rum, made in Martinique, is sensationally smooth rum with a heritage that dates to 1887. Today, Habitation Clément is one of the oldest estates on the island. Founder Homère Clément would be proud that his descendants continue his tradition of making exceptional rhum agricoles.
Homère Clément, born in 1852 in Trinité, Martinique, acquired the Habitation and founded Rhum Clément in 1887. After his death in 1923, his son Charles, and Charles’s sons, Georges-Louis and Jean-José, continued what Homère had created at Habitation Clément.
Clement Maison in Martinique
Ben Jones, a descendant of Homère Clément, continues the Clément family tradition by introducing the family of Rhum Clément products, Rhum Vieux Agricole V.S.O.P. Rum, Rhum Clément Liqueur Créole Shrubb, Clément Première Canne Rhum Agricole, White Rhum, Rhum Clément, Rhum Clément X.O., and Rhum Clément Cuvée Homère internationally.
Speaking with Ben, he told me that what makes the Clément products so special is that Martinique is blessed with volcanic soil and a hot and humid climate. There is a lot of rain and good drainage. The winds from the Atlantic Ocean create a natural type of “air conditioning” to cool down the sugar cane. Another defining factor is that Martinique makes what they call “rhum agricole,” which is rum made from freshly crushed sugar cane juice, as opposed to other parts of the world that make rum from molasses. The nose of rhum agricole is unlike any other type of rum, it has freshness, lots of herbal notes, and a pronounced sweetness that also comes across on the palate. The combination of soil, air, rain, and ventilation, in addition to the unique attributes of the sugar cane, all contribute to the unique taste of Rhum Clément. Coupled with the talents of the Master Distiller Emanuel Becheau, and Robert Peronet, an icon in Martinique, who has been the Cellar Master for the past 14 years at Clément, they ensure that the tradition of exceptional quality is in each bottle.
Robert Peronet – Rhum Clement’s Cellar Master
Rhum Clément Rhum Vieux Agricole V.S.O.P. Rum: 40% alcohol, has a rich mahogany color. It is made from the finest white rums of the same vintage selected by the Cellar Master, and then carefully aged in oak barrels at Habitation Clément in Martinique.
Tasting Notes: On the nose, there is a fresh and honeyed sweetness, layers of delicious spices of nutmeg and allspice, and cocoa. On the palate, the notes are balanced, honey and spice, with a delightfully smooth, long, lingering finish.
Although perfect for sipping, to show the versatility of the product, I created cocktail recipes as well as savory and dessert recipes using Rhum Clément Rhum Vieux Agricole V.S.O.P. Rum. Bon Appetit!
