RHUM CLEMENT - Aged 3 Years - VO - 40% ABV
Habitation Clément is located in François, in Martinique, the vibrant heart of exceptional agricole rum production. This iconic rum distillery was founded in 1887 by the visionary Homère Clément, then respected mayor of the town, who acquired a prestigious estate during the sugar crisis. By purchasing the renowned sugar plantation of the Domaine de l’Acajou, spanning 43 acres, he transformed a once-thriving operation into a world-renowned agricole rum producer. Facing the collapse of the local sugar economy, Homère Clément innovated by valorizing the sugarcane from his estate not for sugar production, but to extract its high-quality aromatic juice for distillation. Inspired by his studies in Paris and the expertise of Armagnac master distillers in southwestern France, he perfected a method that gave birth to Rhum Agricole, a true Martinican treasure. After the death of Charles Clément, his son, the house evolved under the direction of heirs George-Louis and Jean-José Clément, before being acquired in 1986 by GBH, the current owner of the brand. Today, the original distillery has been transformed into a museum, a heritage symbol of exceptional rum, while Clément rum is distilled at the Distillerie du Simon, located a few kilometers away in François, and carefully aged in Clément’s historic cellars.
The VO (Very Old) 3 Years Aged is a refined blend of rums masterfully aged in new oak barrels and barrels previously containing Bourbon, offering a rich and complex aromatic profile, enhanced by woody, vanilla, and spicy notes. This premium agricole rum represents the excellence of Martinican craftsmanship, ideal for connoisseurs seeking an authentic and refined tasting experience.
