CLÉMENT RUM - Shrubb - 40%
The Clément house, a true pillar of Martinique’s agricole rum, embodies the entire Creole art of living, combining family traditions, artisanal excellence, and gourmet innovation. Located at the Habitation du Simon, in François, the distillery highlights sugarcane as an exceptional plant, giving rise to AOC agricole rums recognized worldwide. Among its emblematic specialties, the Clément Shrubb holds a special place: heir to ancestral recipes of orange liqueurs handcrafted in Creole homes for the year-end festivities, it symbolizes the warm meeting between agricole rum and the citrus fruits of the Martinican terroir. The Clément Shrubb is a guarantee of authenticity, elegance, and balance, revealing all the house’s expertise in the subtle art of blending, sugar mastery, and fruit exaltation. Today, the Clément Shrubb 40% is established at Clos des Spiritueux as an essential reference for all enthusiasts seeking a refined, festive, and contemporary arranged rum.
Derived from a carefully crafted blend of white and aged agricole rums, the Clément Shrubb 40% comes exclusively from freshly pressed pure sugarcane juice. These rums, selected for their roundness and aromatic richness, serve as a setting for a maceration of sweet and bitter orange peels. To enhance this exceptional liqueur, delicate spices such as vanilla or cinnamon are sometimes added, bringing complexity and persistence. The care given to the zest work, rigorously dried then infused, guarantees a bright and authentic orange aromatic profile without excessive heaviness. The sugar dosage, precise and controlled, offers a rich and digestible liqueur, allowing the power of the agricole rum to express itself. After blending, a resting period in the vat harmonizes the texture and structures the aromas in perfect homogeneity before bottling. The result, at Clos des Spiritueux, is an orange liqueur based on agricole rum, rich in expression and perfectly balanced, designed for pure tasting or creative mixology.
On tasting, the Clément Shrubb 40% immediately seduces with its golden and luminous color, reminiscent of the indulgence of candied citrus. On the nose, the aromatic intensity impresses: fresh notes of orange peel, marmalade, candied oranges, vibrant zests, all enhanced by touches of vanilla, mild spices, and the depth of the agricole rum. On the palate, the attack is round and silky, combining the sweetness of cane sugar with the liveliness of orange, punctuated by a subtle noble bitterness. The flavors follow one another with refinement: candied citrus, gingerbread, slightly bitter zests, and a warm persistence that prolongs the pleasure. The finish is long and elegant, carried by persistent freshness and perfect balance. Enjoy the Clément Shrubb chilled, on ice, or accompanying citrus desserts, fruit tarts, crêpes Suzette, chocolate fondants, or even simple fresh pineapple. A true asset in mixology, it invites itself into revisited Ti Punches, exotic Spritz, or as an aromatic touch in a glass of champagne to enhance all your occasions with the Creole signature of Clos des Spiritueux.
