LA FAVORITE - Brut 2 columns - Harvest 2019 - 73.2%
La Favorite is one of the last iconic independent distilleries of Martinique, alongside Neisson, recognized for its traditional expertise and excellence in agricultural rum. Founded in 1842 on the historic remains of an old sugar factory called Les Jambettes, it was renamed La Favorite in 1851. In 1909, Henri Dormoy became its owner and implemented significant technical improvements, transforming the original sugar factory into a modern distillery. After years of interruption due to the personal activities of Albert Dormoy, his son, La Favorite ceased production in the 1930s. However, the distillery was revived in 1956 thanks to André Dormoy, the younger brother, who completely renovated it to restore its life and brilliance.
Today, La Favorite cultivates sugarcane on more than 60 hectares, while promoting the work of passionate small local producers. The distillery still operates using a vintage steam engine, manufactured in 1906, ensuring an authentic artisanal process. The vesou, or cane juice fermented for up to 72 hours, is distilled in two distinct Creole columns: one made of pure copper used since 1957, and another, more modern, dating from 1986, which gives the rum a unique, rich, and complex character. This traditional two-column distillation is La Favorite's signature of quality and authenticity.
The Brut 2 Column is the distillery's first limited edition, with only 1,500 numbered bottles available. This exceptional rum is made from freshly harvested cane in April 2019, then aged for 11 months in small stainless steel tanks to preserve all its characteristic fruity and vegetal notes. This rare and powerful 73.2% cuvée is a must-have for lovers of agricultural rums with a robust and authentic profile.
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