RHUM JM - Barrel Proof 1992 - 10 years old - 49.1% - Rare Edition at Clos des Spiritueux
The Rhum JM distillery, located in Macouba in the north of Martinique, is a true flagship of AOC Martinique agricole rum. Situated at the foot of the majestic Mount Pelée, it benefits from a unique volcanic terroir and a privileged climate, allowing for long, complex, and deep maturations. Known for the extreme rigor of its distillations and the exceptional quality of its aging, the JM house carefully preserves old stocks, now true treasures sought after by enthusiasts. The very rare vintage 1992 holds a special place in the distillery’s history and ranks among the greatest rums ever produced in Martinique. Bottles from this era are now considered authentic collector’s items, highly prized by lovers and collectors of exceptional old rums.
The Rhum JM Barrel Proof 1992 – 10 years old is an exclusive collector’s edition resulting from this cult vintage, distilled in 1992 and aged for 10 years in oak barrels. Bottled at its natural strength of 49.1%, without additives, cold filtration, or excessive dilution, it fully preserves the richness, purity, and aromatic power of its terroir. This authentic version honors an era when tradition prevailed, allowing the distillate’s typicity and the wood’s nobility to express themselves, for an unmatched gustatory depth. Today, this legendary cuvée symbolizes the golden age of JM rums, with extended aging and a strong agricultural identity, making each bottle a true liquid heritage to be passed on.
On tasting, this JM 1992 Barrel Proof offers an intense and perfectly accomplished sensory experience. The nose reveals superb aromas of noble cocoa, precious wood, soft spices, well-ripened dried fruits, and sugar cane, marked by great elegance and beautiful maturity. The palate charms with its breadth, balance, silky texture, and deep aromatic intensity. The wood is integrated and harmonious, accompanied by a persistent and warm finish, subtly toasted and spicy. This grand cru from Martinique is best enjoyed neat to reveal all its complexity or is destined to enrich a rare spirits collection at Clos des Spiritueux. A true grail for enthusiasts, this rum perfectly embodies the alliance of tradition, ancestral know-how, and Martinican excellence.
