LA FAVORITE - Exceptional Aged Rum - The Château Reserve - Vintage 2002 - 43% ABV
The La Favorite distillery is one of the last iconic independent distilleries in Martinique, alongside Neisson, renowned for its unique expertise in agricole rum. Founded in 1842 on the ruins of an old sugar factory called Les Jambettes, it adopted the name La Favorite in 1851, reflecting a rich agricultural and industrial history. In 1909, Henri Dormoy acquired this beautiful estate and initiated significant improvements to fully transform the sugar factory into a modern and efficient distillery. After a halt in activity around 1938, linked notably to the management challenges of Albert Dormoy, Henri's son, the distillery was revived in 1956 under the direction of his younger brother André Dormoy, who undertook a complete renovation of the facilities.
Today, La Favorite carefully cultivates sugarcane on more than 60 hectares and also sources from quality local small producers, thereby enhancing the authenticity and distinctiveness of its agricole rums. A unique feature of this distillery is its operation using a steam engine built in 1906, still in service and symbolizing respect for tradition. The vesou, or cane juice, is obtained through a slow and meticulous fermentation process that can last up to 72 hours to reveal its full aromatic richness. This exceptional raw material is then distilled in two distinct Creole columns: one entirely copper, operational since 1957, and the other, more modern, dating from 1986.
This La réserve du château vintage 2002 rum by La Favorite represents the elegance and complexity of the finest Martinican agricole rum vintages. Aged for 12 precious years in carefully selected French oak barrels, it benefits from a slow and controlled maturation under the expert supervision of cellar master Robert Charles, ensuring unparalleled balance and aromatic depth.
Each year, this exclusive La réserve du château cuvée is limited to a very restricted edition of 10,000 bottles, meticulously hand-waxed to ensure a prestigious presentation, reflecting the excellence and refinement of the La Favorite distillery.
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