Trois Rivières rums are expanding their presence in the mixology and bar world by offering a new range of rums – exclusively to bartenders. Daniel Baudin, cellar master at Trois Rivières, has surpassed himself in proposing these new products: “55 Origins”, “Double Wood”, “Cannes Brûlées” (Charred Canes)…
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HSE Rums: The Fount of All Understanding 3/3
Read part one of the interview here Meeting between Cyrille Lawson, one of HSE Rum’s figureheads and Cyrille Mald, for a frank exchange on the production secrets that lie behind HSE’s treasures. Cyrille Mald: You said that at the molecular level, if you add water, this increase…
HSE Rums: The Fount of All Understanding 2/3
Read part one of the interview here Meeting between Cyrille Lawson, one of HSE Rum’s figureheads and Cyrille Mald, for a frank exchange on the production secrets that lie behind HSE’s treasures. Cyrille Mald: Let’s move on to the second batch: The Marquis de Terme 2, which…
HSE Rums: The Fount of All Understanding 1/3
Meeting between Cyrille Lawson, one of HSE Rum’s figureheads and Cyrille Mald, for a frank exchange on the production secrets that lie behind HSE’s treasures. We may as well be totally complicit in addressing all these little mysteries, possibly as never before, and reveal the secrets behind…
Patience is the key to paradise! Interview with Daniel Baudin (Trois Rivieres, La Mauny)
If there is one job that fascinates in the world of rum, it is that of cellar master! For me, growing and aging rums is an art and for good reason: a rum’s DNA has its origins in its terroir. Then there’s the variety of cane that…
HSE: The Program of Cheerfulness
The most certain mark of wisdom is cheerfulness.¹ ¹ Montaigne, Essays These are 5 new HSE expressions, which wisdom dictates will bring you certain enjoyment. HSE Cuvée 2016, White Rum – 50° Rich on the palate (naphtha and citrus caviar) becoming enchanting (mango, white pepper). Hints of…
A1710: a string of Perles!
2018 vintages by the shoveful! Talking about the new blends by A1710: Nuée Ardente and Soleil de Minuit… Let’s begin with Nuée Ardente 44.8%, a blend of 7 rums aged for 10 to 18 years. More woody notes and character, a direct result (we’ve been told) of…
Maison La Mauny: V. O. for Very Original
From now on, Maison La Mauny Signature du Maître de Chais will be sold under the name “VO Signature du Maître de Chais” -VO for Very Old, because of the ageing period (at least 3 years)! Maison la Mauny have given this original creation a new package…
Neisson comes back with a stylistic exercise
Neisson has released a Neisson Blanc « Parcelles en conversion bio » bottled at 52.5%. This rum has been made by using sugarcane from lots that are about to become organic farming certified. Momentarily, there are therefore three 52.5% versions, which gives us an opportunity to compare them. Don’t…
A1710 and the real gems
The little Martinican distillery never ceases to amaze. It celebrates its first anniversary this year and is about to launch two new white rums called “La Perle Rare” (the real gem), at 52% and 52.5% ABV, both produced from sugarcane grown on an organic land (ECOCERT certified),…
Saint James celebrates 20 years of the AOC with a new vintage
For the 20th anniversary of the AOC and following the recent election of Saint James’ oenologist Marc Sassier as chairman of AOC Martinique (from now on, we should call him Mr. Sassier or Mr. Chairman!), the rum maker has launched the brand new Single Cask 1997 in…
Neisson pulls out all the stops as its 85th anniversary
Armade, or the 4 decanters of the Apocalypse, are enough to get your bank privileges suspended! The squadron of 4, which assembles the oldest vintages of the producer, has been imprisoned inside crystal decanters, for the greatest pleasure of collectors and wealthy drinkers alike! It should be…
Trois Rivières and Maison La Mauny score twice
Staying at the top is hard. Trois Rivières knows that and always launches new products very carefully. Before even announcing their latest new rhum, let’s remember that “L23”, the letter and first number in its name rings a bell in many rum lovers’ minds. Last year, Trois…
HSE unveils Ragtime!
HSE further complements its range with its Ragtime but before talking about the product, let’s talk about the name… Ragtime is an African-American musical genre and a precursor to jazz, with its origins in 1900s America. Listen to an excerpt from Scott Joplin below: Not bad, eh?…
HSE, the magic of vintages and barrels
In the 19th century, Habitation Saint-Etienne was one of Martinique’s main sugar mills. Like many others, it was converted into an agricole rum distillery at the end of the same century, and ceased production in 1988.
Tasting of 2 HSE Wine Finishes: a feat of strength
Tasting of 2 HSE wine Finish : a feat of strength - Château Marquis de Terme Finish 2005 & Sauternes Finish 2005.
Tasting 3 Trois Rivières Single Casks
Tasting 3 Trois Rivières Single Casks: Trois Rivières Single Cask 2004 ex-Bourbon barrels, Single Cask 2006 & Cask Strength 2006.
Trois Rivières: from the plantation to the still
Thanks to Rhum, this little Martinique hamlet has become famous around the world - even if its distillery has been out of action since 2004. But the 120 ha plantation still provides its sugarcane juice, and the two distillation columns are still active on the Riviere-Pilote site,…
Interview with Nathalie Guillier-Tual (La Mauny, Trois Rivières)
Since the BBS group (La Mauny, Trois Rivières) was taken over by Chevrillon in 2012, there has been a real transformation of the rhum agricole industry, which is orienting itself more and more towards the production of aged spirits.
Meet Hervé Damoiseau of Damoiseau Rums
An emblem of Guadeloupe, Damoiseau has experienced entrepreneurial success on a local, national and international scale.
Interview with Emmanuel Becheau of JM rums
Cyrille Hugon: How long have you been working for J.M? Emmanuel Becheau : I began my professional career at Héritiers Crassous de Médeuil in July 1997 where I worked as the Commercial Director until 2002 (when the company was taken over by GBH, the Groupe Brenard Hayot). Following…
