rum of martinique

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RUM AND ENJOYMENT IN MARTINIQUE

On Martinique you can appreciate a truly special product resulting from years of tradition and passion. Rum the ideal tropical companion in your moments of relaxation and enjoyment, be it in a hammock under a coconut tree or sipping a cocktail at the disco on the beach…... Rum also represents an activity in itself. A day trip to a rum distillery or plantation gives you the opportunity to explore the creole culture and experience some of the atmosphere of lost times.

Rum of Martinique

Rum can be considered a symbol of the island.

Martinique produces Rhum Agricole, derived from the distilling of raw sugar, pure and unprocessed.
This technique differs greatly from the those more commonly used throughout the world often referred to as “industrial rum” due to their use of the molasses derived as a byproduct from the processing of sugar.

Rhum agricole:is obtained by distilling only fermented sugar cane juice. 100Kg of sugar cane produces 10 liters of rhum agricole

Industrial Rum or Traditional Rum: is produced by using the bi product of the sugar refining process, sugar molasses. It is inferior in aroma and flavor and is commonly used in cocktails or cooking. This was the predecessor to Rhum Agricolo.

Rhum vieux or Aged Rum: Rhum Agricole allowed to age over at least 3 years in casks of 650L or less. Aged rum from Martinique is amongst the most highly regarded in the world.

Rhum paille: Rhum Agricolo that has been aged for at least 12 months in cask of capacity superior to 650L.

Since November 1996 the Rhum Agricolo from Martinique has benefited from the recognition AOC. This recognition requires the cultivators of the sugar cane and the producers of rum to respect various regulations with regard to type, location and intensity of cane farming as well as the period of fermentation and process of distillation.

Below you will find a list of the principal distilleries.

	Distillerie Clement, Le François
	Trois Rivieres, S.te Luce
	La Mauny, Rivière Pilote
	Distillerie Bally, Carbet
	Rhum Neisson, Carbet
	J.M., Macouba
	Depaz, St. Pierre
	Distilleria Saint-Etienne, Gros Morne
	Saint-James, S.te Marie
	Hardy Distillerie, Trinité
	Usine Sucrière du Galion, Trinité
	Distillerie Dillon, Fort-de-France
	Distillerie Simon, François

	Distillerie La Favorite, Lamentin

Traditional cocktails

Ti'punch
This cocktail is considered an institution on Martinique, you’ll be offered one at any time of the day.

1/5 sugar cane syrup
4/5 White rhum agricole
Slice of lime
A cube of ice

Planteur
A cocktail considered for more feminine tastes, made with tropical fruit juices

1 unit of white rhum agricolo
¼ unit of sugar cane syrup
1 unit of orange juice
1 unit of pineapple juice
A pinch of spice (cinnamon, Muscat nut, ginger syrup)

Martinique by Night

Martinique offers many opportunities to enjoy yourself, a tranquil island with a placid Caribbean pace. You could enjoy a glass of rum on you veranda or a local place with live music and for those more energetic you should not miss the disco.

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Traditions and celebrations

Have a look at the calendar of events in Martinique!